Grassmere Way is in Pillmere, Saltash and in Caradon district. PL12 6XD is located in the Saltash Tamar electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South East Cornwall. This postcode has been in use since 2002-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grassmere Way, Pillmere, Saltash, PL12 6XD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL12 6XX, PL12 6YY, PL12 6XN, PL12 6TW, PL12 6XW, PL12 6XH, PL12 6XB, PL12 6XQ, PL12 6WD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL12 6XD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.8% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.2% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.8% | 35.6% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.7% | 42.7% | -14.0% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 6% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 10.9% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 58.6% | 49.4% | -9.2% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 32.1% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 13.3% | 5.9% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 13.3% | 10.3% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 12.6% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.7% | 17.9% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.7% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 22.1% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 29.4% | -0.6% | 33.8% | -4.4% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.9% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.7% | 99.4% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 18.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 94.7% | 95.5% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 95.5% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.2% | 37.2% | 7.0% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grassmere Way was 471.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 1792.6% higher than the Lynher average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Grassmere Way has the 2nd highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Lynher and the 23rd highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 57.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Grassmere Way, Saltash, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-03-07 | £301,852 |
| 23 Grassmere Way, Saltash, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-09-08 | £246,472 |
| 11 Grassmere Way, Saltash, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-08-30 | £444,995 |
| 15 Grassmere Way, Saltash, Cornwall Other, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2017-09-04 | £295,051 |
| 11 Grassmere Way, Saltash, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2016-07-29 | £371,669 |
PL12 6XD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burraton Community Primary School Fairmead Road , PL12 4LT | 3out of 4 | 957 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy Callington Road , PL12 6DX | 1out of 4 | 1,272 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School Long Park Road , PL12 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School Lynher Drive , PL12 4PA | 3out of 4 | 2,077 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landulph School Landulph , PL12 6ND | 3out of 4 | 2,995 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,031 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marine Academy Plymouth Trevithick Road , PL5 2AF | - not rated | 4,469 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torpoint Community College Trevol Road , PL11 2NH | 3out of 4 | 5,341 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 1,334 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus Foulston Avenue , PL5 1HL | - not rated | 3,221 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Tamar School Row Lane , Higher St Budeaux PL5 2EF | 3out of 4 | 4,119 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Ford School Rochford Crescent , Ernesettle PL5 2PY | 3out of 4 | 4,637 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zero Gravity And Velocity Play | 1 - 3 Castle Buildings, Gilston Road | 178 yd | |
| Costa Saltash | Costa Coffee, Unit D | 313 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 3, Burley Court | 348 yd | |
| Saltash Burger King | Burger King At Saltash Service Area, Saltash Parkway | 351 yd | |
| Saltash Subway | Subway, Callington Road | 351 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ploughboy Inn | Ploughboy Inn, 60 Liskeard Road | 724 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Kuet Chinese Take Away And Fish & Chips | Mr Kuet Take Away, 3 Fairmead Road | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose Ltd, Tamar View Industrial Estate | 632 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moorlands Lane MOORLANDS LANE | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| Chapel Field PROSPECT LANE | grass pitches | 868 yd |
| Burraton Community Primary School FAIRMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 954 yd |
| Kimberley Stadium Callington Road | grass pitches | 985 yd |
| Warfelton Sports Field CALLINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,053 yd |
| Saltash Leisure Centre PLOUGASTEL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,066 yd |
| Saltmill Park SALTMILL ALL WEATHER PITCH SALTMILL ALL WEATHER PITCH SALT MILL | artificial grass pitch | 1,084 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 | 60 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.11 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.