Last updated May 2026

Area guide · Cornwall

Living in Torpoint

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

At a glance

Torpoint is a village in Cornwall, South West with a population of 7,330. The average house price is £282,384 and the overall crime rate is 62.1 per 1,000 residents.

Where Torpoint ranks

Population

7,330

Avg House Price

£282,384

Crime Rate

62.1/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

404 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£27,819

Median Age

47.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Torpoint's detached homes (£383,901) command roughly 2.0× the price of a flat (£191,750).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Torpoint prices have risen 36% over the last 9 years (£207,011 → £282,384).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£383,901	£339,125	48
Semi-Detached	£247,615	£235,000	39
Terraced	£251,333	£213,500	66
Flat	£191,750	£152,000	20

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Torpoint is 62.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	3
Primary	2
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Carbeile Junior School	Primary	Good
Torpoint Community College	Secondary	Good
Torpoint Nursery and Infant School	Primary	No rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Torpoint averages 404 Mbps — 304% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Torpoint 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	7,330
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 Torpoint?

The average house price in Torpoint is £282,384 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Torpoint is a flat, with an average price of £191,750.

Is Torpoint a safe place to live?

Torpoint has a recorded crime rate of 62.1 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 Torpoint?

Torpoint has 3 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Torpoint?

Average broadband download speeds in Torpoint are around 404 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 90.9% of premises.

How big is Torpoint?

Torpoint is a settlement in Cornwall with a population of approximately 7,330.

Most compared with

How does Torpoint stack up against its neighbours?

Callington

Torpoint

House price: £297,497 · £282,384
Crime rate: 62.2 · 62.1
Distance: 9.9 mi

Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel

Torpoint

House price: £319,553 · £282,384
Crime rate: 62.5 · 62.1
Distance: 9.9 mi

Ivybridge

Torpoint

House price: £338,035 · £282,384
Crime rate: N/A · 62.1
Distance: 12.6 mi

Liskeard

Torpoint

House price: £273,493 · £282,384
Crime rate: 61.5 · 62.1
Distance: 12.5 mi

Looe

Torpoint

House price: £311,504 · £282,384
Crime rate: 62.3 · 62.1
Distance: 10.8 mi

Plymouth

Torpoint

House price: £274,369 · £282,384
Crime rate: 91.9 · 62.1
Distance: 3.9 mi

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