Callington vs Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Callington offers lower property prices by roughly 7%. Callington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Callington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Callington
£297,497
Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel
£319,553
Crime Rate
Callington
62.2
Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel
62.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Callington
100.0%
Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Callington
350.6
Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel
269.7
EPC Rating
Callington
66.2
Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel
66.2
Median Income
Callington
£27,819
Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Callington more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £297,497 versus £319,553 in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel. The most affordable entry point in Callington is a terraced at £186,389, while in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel it is a flat at £138,109.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 39% pricier in Callington (£191,300 vs £138,109).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel prices grew faster — 64% vs -6%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 62.2 offences per 1,000 people, Callington is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel's 62.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Callington is violent-crime, while in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestSchool quality favours Callington: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel.
Callington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Callington | Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Callington enjoy 350.6 Mbps on average, while Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel lags behind at 269.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.3% of premises in Callington and 91.3% in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel. Gigabit availability stands at 66.2% in Callington and 46.4% in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel.
Callington is the faster of the two by 30% on average download speed (351 vs 270 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Callington is band C (score 66.2), ahead of Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel's band C (score 66.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Callington and £1,418 in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel. 51.5% of homes in Callington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel.
Callington has more energy-efficient housing — 51.5% reach band C or above, vs 51.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Callington has a population of 4,665 while Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel has 3,506. Median household income is £27,819 in Callington and £27,819 in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel. The median age is 47.6 in Callington and 47.6 in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Callington and 53.3% in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel.
| Indicator | Callington | Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,665 | 3,506 |
| Median Age | 47.6 | 47.6 |
| Median Household Income | £27,819 | £27,819 |
| Employment Rate | 53.3% | 53.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.2% | 66.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.6% | 30.6% |
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