Sunnybanks is in Hatt, Saltash and in Caradon district. PL12 6SA is located in the Saltash Trematon & Landrake electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South East Cornwall. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sunnybanks, Hatt, Saltash, PL12 6SA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL12 6SB, PL12 6PT, PL12 6PN, PL12 6PL, PL12 6NT, PL12 6PS, PL12 6PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL12 6SA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 51.6% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 48.5% | 48.4% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of PL12 6SA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 16.6% | 17.8% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -20.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.7% | 68.8% | 1.1% | 44.2% | 24.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 4.7% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 6.7% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.4% | 47.3% | 1.9% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 35.5% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 12% | 12.4% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 3.7% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.2% | 11% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 7.7% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 12.6% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 9.2% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 18% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.9% | 38.3% | 4.4% | 33.8% | 4.5% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 100% | 98.6% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 96.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.2% | 96.9% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 96.5% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 53.7% | 46.2% | 7.5% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sunnybanks was 19.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.4% lower than the Lynher average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Sunnybanks has the 11th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Lynher and the 287th lowest crime rate of 1,818 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sunnybanks, Saltash, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £361,360 | 2025-09-17 | £361,360 |
| 90 Sunnybanks, Saltash, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-06-27 | £393,402 |
| 102 Sunnybanks, Saltash, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-11-18 | £256,600 |
| 29 Sunnybanks, Saltash, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-06-28 | £385,417 |
| 90 Sunnybanks, Saltash, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-10-27 | £350,526 |
PL12 6SA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
PL12 6SA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in PL12 6SA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 154 |
| Full-Time Employee | 130 |
| Part-Time Employee | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 57 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Education | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Robert Geffery's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School School Road , Landrake PL12 5EA | 4out of 4 | 2,427 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landulph School Landulph , PL12 6ND | 3out of 4 | 3,474 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burraton Community Primary School Fairmead Road , PL12 4LT | 3out of 4 | 3,557 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mellion Church of England Primary School Church Lane , St. Mellion PL12 6RG | - not rated | 4,002 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy Callington Road , PL12 6DX | 1out of 4 | 4,547 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saltash Community School Wearde Road , PL12 4AY | 2out of 4 | 5,189 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Head House School - Saltash The Saltash Campus , Church Road PL12 4AE | - not rated | 4,429 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hatt Playing Fields MELITA MELITA | grass pitches | 288 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 43.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.08 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.08 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.