Callington vs Launceston
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Callington wins on house prices with a 7% gap. Callington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Callington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Callington
£297,497
Launceston
£320,652
Crime Rate
Callington
62.2
Launceston
62.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Callington
100.0%
Launceston
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Callington
350.6
Launceston
344.1
EPC Rating
Callington
66.2
Launceston
67.3
Median Income
Callington
£27,819
Launceston
£26,593
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £297,497, Callington undercuts Launceston (£320,652) by around 7% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Callington is a terraced at £186,389, while in Launceston it is a flat at £116,322.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 64% pricier in Callington (£191,300 vs £116,322).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Launceston prices grew faster — 45% vs -6%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Callington experience less crime overall, with a rate of 62.2 per 1,000 versus 62.2 per 1,000 in Launceston. The most common crime category in Callington is violent-crime, while in Launceston 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 WestOf the 2 schools in Callington, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Launceston, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.
Callington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Launceston School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Callington | Launceston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Callington averages 350.6 Mbps – ahead of Launceston's 344.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.3% of premises in Callington and 82.1% in Launceston. Gigabit availability stands at 66.2% in Callington and 65.1% in Launceston.
Callington is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (351 vs 344 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Launceston leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 67.3 (C), while Callington averages 66.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Callington and £1,450 in Launceston. 51.5% of homes in Callington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.1% in Launceston.
Launceston has more energy-efficient housing — 54.1% reach band C or above, vs 51.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,819 in Callington and £26,593.3 in Launceston. The median age is 47.6 in Callington and 49.3 in Launceston. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Callington versus 68.9% in Launceston. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Callington and 52.7% in Launceston.
| Indicator | Callington | Launceston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,665 | 8,431 |
| Median Age | 47.6 | 49.3 |
| Median Household Income | £27,819 | £26,593.3 |
| Employment Rate | 53.3% | 52.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.2% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.6% | 30.3% |
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