Area guide · Cornwall

Living in Callington

A snapshot of life in Callington, South West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Callington is a village in Cornwall, South West with a population of 4,665. The average house price is £297,497 and the overall crime rate is 62.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Callington ranks

Population

4,665

Avg House Price

£297,497

Crime Rate

62.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

351 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£27,819

Median Age

47.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Callington's detached homes (£375,338) command roughly 2.0× the price of a terraced (£186,389).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Callington prices have fallen 6% over the last 9 years (£314,956 → £297,497).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£375,338	£383,500	79
Semi-Detached	£227,500	£225,000	26
Terraced	£186,389	£172,000	42
Flat	£191,300	£90,000	5

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Callington is 62.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Callington: violent crime (47% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	1
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Callington Community College	Secondary	Good
Callington Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Callington averages 351 Mbps — 251% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Callington homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 51.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	66.2
% Rated C or Above	51.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,418

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,665
Median Age	47.6
Median Household Income	£27,819
Employment Rate	53.3%
Owner Occupied	66.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	30.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Callington?

The average house price in Callington is £297,497 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Callington?

The most affordable entry point in Callington is a terraced, with an average price of £186,389.

Is Callington a safe place to live?

Callington has a recorded crime rate of 62.2 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Callington?

Callington has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Callington?

Average broadband download speeds in Callington are around 351 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 85.3% of premises.

How big is Callington?

Callington is a settlement in Cornwall with a population of approximately 4,665.

Most compared with

How does Callington stack up against its neighbours?

Callington

Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel

House price: £297,497 · £319,553
Crime rate: 62.2 · 62.5
Distance: 3.9 mi

Callington

Launceston

House price: £297,497 · £320,652
Crime rate: 62.2 · 62.2
Distance: 9.3 mi

Callington

Liskeard

House price: £297,497 · £273,493
Crime rate: 62.2 · 61.5
Distance: 7.5 mi

Callington

Looe

House price: £297,497 · £311,504
Crime rate: 62.2 · 62.3
Distance: 12.0 mi

Callington

Plymouth

House price: £297,497 · £274,369
Crime rate: 62.2 · 91.9
Distance: 11.6 mi

Callington

Saltash

House price: £297,497 · £309,932
Crime rate: 62.2 · 62.2
Distance: 7.6 mi

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