Area Info for Saltash (Cornwall)

Introduction to Saltash

Saltash is a historic town located in Cornwall, South West England. It is situated on the southern bank of the River Tamar, directly opposite the city of Plymouth in Devon. The town is known for its rich maritime history and scenic river views.

History and Heritage

Saltash has a long history dating back to medieval times. It was originally a small fishing village and grew significantly during the development of the Cornwall and Devon railway in the 19th century. The town is home to the famous Saltash Bridge, also known as the Tamar Bridge, which was opened in 1961 and connects Cornwall with Devon. The bridge is a vital transport link and a notable landmark in the area.

Geography and Location

The town is positioned on the southern edge of Cornwall, with the River Tamar forming a natural boundary between Cornwall and Devon. Its proximity to Plymouth makes it an important commuter town and a popular destination for visitors exploring Cornwall's southern coast.

Economy and Local Industry

Historically, Saltash's economy was based on maritime activities, including fishing and shipping. Today, it benefits from its strategic location, with local businesses, tourism, and transportation infrastructure playing significant roles in its economy.

Culture and Attractions

Saltash offers a variety of cultural and recreational attractions. The town hosts local events and festivals, and visitors can enjoy scenic walks along the River Tamar. The historic town centre features traditional shops, pubs, and cafes. The nearby Tamar Valley is renowned for its natural beauty and outdoor activities.

Transport Links

The Tamar Bridge provides excellent road connectivity, linking Saltash with Plymouth and beyond. The town is also served by rail services, with the Saltash railway station offering connections to larger cities. The proximity to major roads makes it accessible for both residents and visitors.
Education
School
Burraton Community Primary School0.00 miles
Fairmead Road, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4LT
St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School0.66 miles
Long Park Road, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4AQ
Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy0.72 miles
Callington Road, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6DX
Saltash.net community school0.96 miles
Wearde Road, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4AY
Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School1.02 miles
Lynher Drive, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4PA
Focus School - Plymouth Campus1.86 miles
Foulston Avenue, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 1HL
Landulph School2.06 miles
Landulph, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6ND
St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School2.16 miles
Pemros Road, St Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 1NE
Riverside Community Primary School2.18 miles
210 Poole Park Road, St Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 1DD
Victoria Road Primary School2.34 miles
Trelawney Avenue, St Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 1RH
Sir Robert Geffery's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School2.37 miles
School Road, Landrake, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 5EA
Mount Tamar School2.59 miles
Row Lane, Higher St Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2EF
Plaistow Hill Infant and Nursery School2.61 miles
Roman Way, Higher St Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2DT
Marine Academy Plymouth2.65 miles
Trevithick Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2AF
Marine Academy Primary2.65 miles
Trevithick Road, St. Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2AF
St Budeaux Foundation CofE (Aided) Junior School2.68 miles
Priestley Avenue, Higher Saint Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2DW
Health
Clinic
Saltash Community Clinic0.73 miles
Callington Road, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6DL
Fore Street Osteopaths1.01 miles
163 Fore Street, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6AB
Saltash St Barnabas1.02 miles
St. Barnabas Hospital, Higher Port View, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4BU
South Devon Osteopaths Ltd (Saint Barnabas Hospital)1.02 miles
Higher Port View, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4BU
Port View Surgery1.02 miles
Higher Port View, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4BU
St Barnabas Hospital1.02 miles
Higher Port View, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4BU
Saltash Audiology Centre (54 Fore St)1.14 miles
54 Fore Street, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6JL
Specsavers Hearcare - Cornwall - Saltash1.17 miles
27-29 Fore Street, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6AF
St Budeaux Library2.30 miles
The Square, Victoria Road, St Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 1RQ
Ernesettle Primary Care Centre (Regional Hearing Specialists)2.74 miles
Ernesettle Green, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2ST
Ernsettle Surgery2.74 miles
Ernesettle Green, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2ST
Ernesettle Primary Care Centre2.74 miles
Ernesettle Green, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2ST
Torpoint Dental Clinic2.77 miles
Trevol Road, Torpoint, Cornwall, PL11 2NH
Torpoint Community Clinic3.11 miles
Hooper Street, Torpoint, Cornwall, PL11 2AG
St Germans Surgery3.20 miles
Quay Lane Surgery, Old Quay Lane, St. Germans, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 5LH
Trelawny Surgery (Regional Hearing Specialists)3.32 miles
Ham Drive, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 2NL
GP
Dr COOK & partners0.73 miles
Saltash Health Centre, Callington Road, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6DL
Port View Surgery1.02 miles
Higher Port View, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4BU
Stirling Road Surgery2.17 miles
Stirling Health Group, Stirling Road Surgery, Stirling Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 1PL
Chard Road Surgery2.45 miles
Chard Road Surgery, Chard Road, St. Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2UE
Ernesettle Primary Care Centre2.74 miles
Ernesettle Green, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2ST
Saltash Road Surgery2.86 miles
218 Saltash Road, Keyham, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 2BB
Dr SCAGLIONI2.91 miles
The Surgery, 16 Antony Road, Torpoint, Cornwall, PL11 2JW
Dr DAVIS & partners2.91 miles
The Surgery, 16 Antony Road, Torpoint, Cornwall, PL11 2JW
Dr MOORE & partners3.20 miles
Quay Lane Surgery, Old Quay Lane, St.Germans, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 5LH
St Levan Surgery3.23 miles
350 St Levan Road, Keyham, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 1JR
Trelawny Surgery3.32 miles
Ham Drive, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 2NL
Oakside Surgery3.39 miles
Honicknowle Green Medical Centre, Guy Miles Way, Honicknowle, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3PY
Marlborough Street Surgery3.63 miles
Marlborough Street, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 4AE
St. Neots Surgery3.69 miles
47 Wolseley Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3BJ
Stoke Surgery3.81 miles
Belmont Villas, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 4DP
Budshead Medical Practice3.86 miles
433 Budshead Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4DU
Hospital
St Barnabas Hospital1.02 miles
Higher Port View, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4BU
Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre5.27 miles
20 Brest Road, Derriford, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5XP
Nuffield Health, Plymouth Hospital5.43 miles
Derriford Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8BG
Derriford Hospital5.46 miles
Derriford Road, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8DH
Royal Eye Infirmary5.46 miles
Derriford Road, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8DH
Mount Gould Local Care Centre5.75 miles
200 Mount Gould Road, Mount Gould, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7PY
Liskeard Community Hospital10.04 miles
Clemo Road, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3XD
Tavistock Community Hospital10.11 miles
Spring Hill, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8LD
Lee Mill Hospital12.22 miles
Beech Road,, PL21 9HL
Launceston General Hospital15.96 miles
Link Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9JD
Fowey Hospital18.41 miles
Park Road, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1EE
South Hams Hospital21.90 miles
Plymouth Road, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1AT
Bodmin NHS Treatment Centre22.61 miles
Boundary Road, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 2QT
Ashburton and Buckfastleigh Community Hospital22.76 miles
9-15 Eastern Road, Ashburton, Devon, TQ13 7AP
St Austell Community Hospital24.31 miles
Porthpean Road, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL26 6AD
Totnes Community Hospital24.40 miles
Coronation Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5GH
Pharmacy
Lloydspharmacy0.40 miles
139 Callington Road, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6EB
Saltash Pharmacy1.01 miles
6 Regal House, Fore Street, Saltash, PL12 6JR
Boots1.09 miles
124 Fore Street, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6JW
Lloydspharmacy1.17 miles
19 Fore Street, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6AF
The Co-Operative Pharmacy2.21 miles
St.Budeaux Health Centre, Stirling Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 1PE
The Co-Operative Pharmacy2.35 miles
638-640 Wolseley Road, St Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 1TE
Boots2.45 miles
Chard Road Health Centre, Chard Road, St Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2UE
Lloyds Pharmacy2.47 miles
Trevol Business Centre, Trevol Road, Torpoint, PL11 2TB
The Co-Operative Pharmacy2.62 miles
7 Hornchurch Road, Ernsettle, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2TQ
Keyham Pharmacy2.93 miles
206 Saltash Road, Keyham, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 2BD
Boots2.94 miles
1 York Road, Torpoint, Cornwall, PL11 2LG
Boots3.07 miles
16 Fore Street, Torpoint, Cornwall, PL11 2AD
The Pharmacy3.23 miles
350 St. Levan Road, ., Plymouth, PL2 1JR
Lloydspharmacy3.43 miles
8 Honicknowle Green, Honicknowle, Devon, PL5 3PY
The Co-Operative Pharmacy3.45 miles
6 Ham Green, Ham Estate, Plymouth, PL2 2NH
The Co-Operative Pharmacy3.63 miles
91 Wolseley Road, Ford, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3BL
Leisure
Park
ANTONY (Grade II* Listed)1.72 miles
TAMAR VALLEY1.88 miles
BUDSHEAD WOOD3.15 miles
PORT ELIOT (Grade I Listed)3.44 miles
DEVONPORT PARK (Grade II Listed)3.72 miles
WOODLAND WOOD VALLEY3.82 miles
CANN WOODS3.84 miles
WHITLEIGH WOOD4.17 miles
FORD PARK CEMETERY (Grade II* Listed)4.55 miles
SOUTHWAY VALLEY4.92 miles
CIVIC SQUARE , PLYMOUTH (Grade II Listed)5.05 miles
MOUNT EDGCUMBE (Grade I Listed)5.12 miles
THE HOE (Grade II Listed)5.30 miles
LOPWELL DAM5.35 miles
BIRCHAM VALLEY5.58 miles
MOUNT EDGCUMBE5.65 miles
Shop
Groceries
SPAR Mote Park0.10 miles
Spar, 47 Mote Park, Cornwall, PL12 4JY
SPAR Saltash0.39 miles
376, New Road, Cornwall, PL12 6HW
Lidl Saltash0.45 miles
Gilston Road, Saltash, PL12 6TW
ASDA Tamar Click & Collect0.48 miles
Texaco Garage Tamar, Carkeel Roundabout, Tamar, PL12 6LF
Church Road Stores0.48 miles
Gordon Court, Saltash Cornwall PL12 4EF
SPAR Callington Road0.50 miles
Tamar Filling Station, Callington Road, Cornwall, PL12 6LF
SPAR Cross Park0.68 miles
Spar, 135 Stephens Road, Cornwall, PL12 4NH
Waitrose Saltash0.76 miles
Tamar View, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6LD
Co-op Saltash1.15 miles
Saltash, PL12 6AL
Saltash Convenience Store1.17 miles
73 Fore Street, Saltash Cornwall PL12 6AF
Costcutter Saltash2.00 miles
The Elms, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6PW
Co-op Plymouth2.12 miles
Tamar View, PL5 1DJ
Up Day Mini Market2.16 miles
16 Barne Road, St Budeaux Plymouth Devon PL5 1EE
SPAR Victoria Road2.23 miles
101 Victoria Road, Devon, PL5 1RX
Shop on the Corner2.25 miles
90 Victoria Road, Plymouth Devon PL5 1RD
Co-op Plymouth2.29 miles
St Budeaux Tamar House, PL5 1RQ
Transport
Airport
Plymouth City Airport5.56 miles
Newquay St Mawgan Airport33.90 miles
Bus Stop
Elm Cottages (N)0.08 miles
Elm Cottages (S)0.08 miles
Plough Green Junction (W)0.15 miles
Russell Close (E)0.16 miles
The Elms (W)0.16 miles
The Elms (E)0.16 miles
Gallacher Way (S)0.16 miles
Grenfell Gardens (N)0.17 miles
The Ploughboy (W)0.17 miles
Russell Close (W)0.17 miles
Gallacher Way (S)0.17 miles
Grenfell Gardens (S)0.17 miles
The Ploughboy (E)0.18 miles
Gallacher Way (N)0.18 miles
Sycamore Road (S)0.19 miles
Sycamore Road (S)0.19 miles
Ferry Port
Torpoint Ferry Terminal3.13 miles
Devonport Ferry Terminal3.36 miles
Cremyll Mount Edgcumbe Ferry Landing4.44 miles
Plymouth Stonehouse Ferry Terminal4.48 miles
Plymouth Ferry Terminal4.77 miles
Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage5.51 miles
Plymouth Mount Batten Ferry Landing5.84 miles
Newton Ferrers Ferry Landing10.55 miles
Warren Point Ferry Landing10.57 miles
Noss Mayo Ferry Landing10.67 miles
Bodinnick Ferry Landing17.99 miles
Fowey Custom House Quay Ferry Landing18.13 miles
Fowey Town Quay Ferry Landing18.27 miles
Cockleridge Ham Ferry Landing18.36 miles
Polruan Ferry Landing18.40 miles
Fowey Ferry Landing18.42 miles
Railway Station
Saltash Rail Station1.26 miles
St Budeaux Victoria Road Rail Station2.28 miles
St Budeaux Ferry Road Rail Station2.32 miles
Keyham Rail Station2.93 miles
St Germans Rail Station3.34 miles
Dockyard (Plymouth) Rail Station3.35 miles
Devonport Rail Station3.69 miles
Bere Ferrers Rail Station3.72 miles
Plymouth Rail Station4.73 miles
Bere Alston Rail Station5.41 miles
Calstock Rail Station6.13 miles
Gunnislake Rail Station7.31 miles
Menheniot Rail Station7.64 miles
St Keyne Wishing Well Halt (Rail Station)10.00 miles
Causeland Rail Station10.10 miles
Sandplace Rail Station10.15 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (PL12 4L*)
Number of Properties in Catchment378
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
11, TANNERY COURT

SALTASH
CORNWALL
PL12 4XB		£360,000
2025-06-04
terraced
freehold
34, SPIRE HILL PARK
LOWER BURRATON
SALTASH
CORNWALL
PL12 4SR		£140,000
2025-05-30
terraced
freehold
7, ASHBURGH PARC
LATCHBROOK
SALTASH
CORNWALL
PL12 4XZ		£287,500
2025-05-22
detached
freehold
2, CARNOUSTIE DRIVE

SALTASH
CORNWALL
PL12 4DE		£94,211
2025-04-25
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2024-10-08   £250,000
2, THE SQUARE
LOWER BURRATON
SALTASH
CORNWALL
PL12 4SH		£225,000
2025-04-04
terraced
freehold
3, THE SPEARES
LATCHBROOK
SALTASH
CORNWALL
PL12 4UQ		£180,000
2025-03-28
terraced
freehold
18, SUMMERFIELDS
ST STEPHENS
SALTASH
CORNWALL
PL12 4AB		£195,000
2025-03-03
terraced
freehold
41, FAIRWAY

SALTASH
CORNWALL
PL12 4BA		£200,000
2025-02-21
terraced
freehold
44, HAWKS PARK
LOWER BURRATON
SALTASH
CORNWALL
PL12 4SP		£467,500
2025-02-21
detached
freehold
55, FAIRWAY

SALTASH
CORNWALL
PL12 4BA		£435,000
2025-01-29
detached
freehold
3, CARNOUSTIE DRIVE

SALTASH
CORNWALL
PL12 4DE		£275,000
2024-07-15
semidetached
freehold
10, ASHBURGH PARC
LATCHBROOK
SALTASH
CORNWALL
PL12 4XZ		£375,000
2025-01-10
detached
freehold
22, THE GREEN
LOWER BURRATON
SALTASH
CORNWALL
PL12 4SQ		£205,000
2024-12-20
terraced
freehold
Sold 2024-07-03   £195,000
6, THE GREEN
LOWER BURRATON
SALTASH
CORNWALL
PL12 4SQ		£223,000
2024-12-12
terraced
freehold
ELANORA
ANTONY PASSAGE
SALTASH
CORNWALL
PL12 4QT		£375,000
2024-09-23
detached
freehold
ST HILARY
FORDER
SALTASH
CORNWALL
PL12 4QR		£240,000
2024-11-07
detached
freehold
6, TANNERY COURT

SALTASH
CORNWALL
PL12 4XB		£217,500
2024-10-25
terraced
freehold
21, TORBRIDGE CLOSE

SALTASH
CORNWALL
PL12 4LN		£285,000
2024-10-21
terraced
freehold
24, SUNNINGDALE ROAD

SALTASH
CORNWALL
PL12 4BN		£200,000
2024-10-03
terraced
freehold
4, SUNNINGDALE ROAD

SALTASH
CORNWALL
PL12 4BN		£245,000
2024-10-01
semidetached
freehold
30, SUNNINGDALE ROAD

SALTASH
CORNWALL
PL12 4BN		£164,000
2024-09-30
terraced
freehold
24, SUMMERFIELDS
ST STEPHENS
SALTASH
CORNWALL
PL12 4AB		£205,000
2024-09-20
semidetached
freehold
9, THE GREEN
LOWER BURRATON
SALTASH
CORNWALL
PL12 4SQ		£162,000
2024-08-02
terraced
freehold
40, EDWARDS CRESCENT
LATCHBROOK
SALTASH
CORNWALL
PL12 4UG		£195,000
2024-07-29
terraced
freehold
5, THE GREEN
LOWER BURRATON
SALTASH
CORNWALL
PL12 4SQ		£120,000
2024-07-19
terraced
freehold
26, BEWEYS PARK
LOWER BURRATON
SALTASH
CORNWALL
PL12 4SW		£225,000
2024-07-18
terraced
freehold
9, OAKLANDS DRIVE

SALTASH
CORNWALL
PL12 4LY		£237,000
2024-07-15
terraced
freehold
ROSE COTTAGE, ST STEPHENS HILL
ST STEPHENS
SALTASH
CORNWALL
PL12 4AR		£218,000
2024-06-28
terraced
freehold
15, HAWKS PARK
LOWER BURRATON
SALTASH
CORNWALL
PL12 4SP		£282,500
2024-06-21
semidetached
freehold
14, TWO HILLS PARK
LATCHBROOK
SALTASH
CORNWALL
PL12 4UL		£485,000
2024-05-24
detached
freehold
2, ASHBURGH PARC
LATCHBROOK
SALTASH
CORNWALL
PL12 4XZ		£370,000
2024-05-14
detached
freehold
7, ROWAN COURT
LATCHBROOK
SALTASH
CORNWALL
PL12 4UN		£395,000
2024-05-03
detached
freehold
7, TINCOMBE

SALTASH
CORNWALL
PL12 4PY		£450,000
2024-04-26
detached
freehold
23, TORBRIDGE CLOSE

SALTASH
CORNWALL
PL12 4LN		£212,500
2024-04-26
semidetached
freehold
6, BRIANSWAY

SALTASH
CORNWALL
PL12 4AZ		£220,000
2024-03-27
terraced
freehold
20, HAWKS PARK
LOWER BURRATON
SALTASH
CORNWALL
PL12 4SP		£288,000
2024-03-15
semidetached
freehold
38, SUNNINGDALE ROAD

SALTASH
CORNWALL
PL12 4BN		£155,000
2024-03-08
terraced
freehold
19, SUMMERFIELDS
ST STEPHENS
SALTASH
CORNWALL
PL12 4AB		£180,000
2024-02-23
terraced
freehold
2, THE SPEARES
LATCHBROOK
SALTASH
CORNWALL
PL12 4UQ		£230,000
2024-02-09
terraced
freehold
6, YELLOW TOR COURT
LOWER BURRATON
SALTASH
CORNWALL
PL12 4SG		£286,000
2024-02-02
semidetached
freehold
31, SPIRE HILL PARK
LOWER BURRATON
SALTASH
CORNWALL
PL12 4SR		£175,500
2024-01-05
terraced
freehold
26, CASTLE VIEW
ST STEPHENS
SALTASH
CORNWALL
PL12 4RD		£98,500
2024-01-05
terraced
freehold
6, CASTLE RISE
ST STEPHENS
SALTASH
CORNWALL
PL12 4SN		£222,500
2023-12-15
terraced
freehold
12, FAIRMEAD MEWS
LOWER BURRATON
SALTASH
CORNWALL
PL12 4JR		£225,000
2023-12-14
terraced
freehold
7, CARNOUSTIE DRIVE

SALTASH
CORNWALL
PL12 4DE		£270,000
2023-12-12
semidetached
freehold
8, MILCH PARK
LATCHBROOK
SALTASH
CORNWALL
PL12 4UF		£304,000
2023-12-07
semidetached
freehold
1, THE GREEN
LOWER BURRATON
SALTASH
CORNWALL
PL12 4SQ		£180,000
2023-11-27
terraced
freehold
13, THE SQUARE
LOWER BURRATON
SALTASH
CORNWALL
PL12 4SH		£180,000
2023-11-20
terraced
freehold
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