Callington vs Looe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Callington offers lower property prices by roughly 4%. Callington has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Callington
£297,497
Looe
£311,504
Crime Rate
Callington
62.2
Looe
62.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Callington
100.0%
Looe
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Callington
350.6
Looe
207
EPC Rating
Callington
66.2
Looe
66.2
Median Income
Callington
£27,819
Looe
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Callington more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £297,497 versus £311,504 in Looe. The most affordable entry point in Callington is a terraced at £186,389, while in Looe it is a flat at £203,550.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 19% pricier in Looe (£280,429 vs £227,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Looe prices grew faster — 33% vs -6%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Callington (62.2 per 1,000) compared to Looe (62.3 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Callington is violent-crime, while in Looe 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 data is not fully available for both Callington and Looe. Callington has 2 schools and Looe has 2 schools.
Callington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Looe School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Callington | Looe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Callington enjoy 350.6 Mbps on average, while Looe lags behind at 207.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.3% of premises in Callington and 91.8% in Looe. Gigabit availability stands at 66.2% in Callington and 31.3% in Looe.
Callington is the faster of the two by 69% on average download speed (351 vs 207 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Callington is band C (score 66.2), ahead of Looe's band C (score 66.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Callington and £1,418 in Looe. 51.5% of homes in Callington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Looe.
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 Looe has 5,314. Median household income is £27,819 in Callington and £27,819 in Looe. The median age is 47.6 in Callington and 47.6 in Looe. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Callington and 53.3% in Looe.
| Indicator | Callington | Looe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,665 | 5,314 |
| 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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