Bluebell Close is in Pillmere, Saltash and in Caradon district. PL12 6XH is located in the Saltash Tamar electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South East Cornwall. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bluebell Close, Pillmere, Saltash, PL12 6XH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL12 6XN, PL12 6XB, PL12 6XJ, PL12 6XP, PL12 6XX, PL12 6XA, PL12 6XL, PL12 6XG, PL12 6XD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL12 6XH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 50.9% | 3.2% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 52.3% | 49.1% | -3.2% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 25.6% | 36.8% | 11.2% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.9% | 41.3% | -13.6% | 44.2% | -2.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 13% | 12.4% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 6% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 63.1% | 56.5% | -6.6% | 48.4% | 8.1% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 31.4% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 5.4% | 8.5% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
In the area around PL12 6XH this area, 5.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6% | 5.4% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 7.4% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 16.8% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.7% | 20.3% | 2.6% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.6% | 40.6% | 2.0% | 33.8% | 6.8% |
| Other | 1.9% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.8% | 95.1% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 96.1% | 94.8% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 94.5% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.6% | 37.2% | 17.4% |
| Christian | 39.1% | 46.2% | -7.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bluebell Close was 42.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.9% lower than the Saltash Essa average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bluebell Close has the 16th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Saltash Essa and the 807th lowest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bluebell Close, Saltash, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2025-06-27 | £281,152 |
| 3 Bluebell Close, Saltash, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2024-12-18 | £258,073 |
| 6 Bluebell Close, Saltash, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2019-09-12 | £288,024 |
| 5 Bluebell Close, Saltash, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2019-03-18 | £280,852 |
| 2 Bluebell Close, Saltash, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2018-06-29 | £251,417 |
PL12 6XH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 828 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy Callington Road , PL12 6DX | 1out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School Long Park Road , PL12 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School Lynher Drive , PL12 4PA | 3out of 4 | 2,028 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landulph School Landulph , PL12 6ND | 3out of 4 | 3,119 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 | 1,968 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marine Academy Plymouth Trevithick Road , PL5 2AF | - not rated | 4,512 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torpoint Community College Trevol Road , PL11 2NH | 3out of 4 | 5,273 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 | 1,252 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus Foulston Avenue , PL5 1HL | - not rated | 3,222 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Tamar School Row Lane , Higher St Budeaux PL5 2EF | 3out of 4 | 4,164 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Ford School Rochford Crescent , Ernesettle PL5 2PY | 3out of 4 | 4,717 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 | 205 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 3, Burley Court | 276 yd | |
| Costa Saltash | Costa Coffee, Unit D | 298 yd | |
| Saltash Burger King | Burger King At Saltash Service Area, Saltash Parkway | 331 yd | |
| Saltash Subway | Subway, Callington Road | 331 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ploughboy Inn | Ploughboy Inn, 60 Liskeard Road | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Kuet Chinese Take Away And Fish & Chips | Mr Kuet Take Away, 3 Fairmead Road | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose Ltd, Tamar View Industrial Estate | 694 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moorlands Lane MOORLANDS LANE | grass pitches | 459 yd |
| Chapel Field PROSPECT LANE | grass pitches | 740 yd |
| Burraton Community Primary School FAIRMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Kimberley Stadium Callington Road | grass pitches | 940 yd |
| Warfelton Sports Field CALLINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,001 yd |
| Saltash Leisure Centre PLOUGASTEL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,028 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 | 77.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.