Callington vs Plymouth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Plymouth is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 8% lower. Callington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Callington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Callington
£297,497
Plymouth
£274,369
Crime Rate
Callington
62.2
Plymouth
91.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Callington
100.0%
Plymouth
95.7%
Avg Download Speed
Callington
350.6
Plymouth
418
EPC Rating
Callington
66.2
Plymouth
70.1
Median Income
Callington
£27,819
Plymouth
£28,309
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Callington commands an average of £297,497, compared with £274,369 in Plymouth – a difference of 8%. The most affordable entry point in Callington is a terraced at £186,389, while in Plymouth it is a flat at £150,772.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 27% pricier in Callington (£191,300 vs £150,772).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Plymouth prices grew faster — 28% vs -6%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCallington has a crime rate of 62.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 48% lower than Plymouth at 91.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Callington is violent-crime, while in Plymouth 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 WestFamilies may prefer Callington, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 95.7% in Plymouth. There are 2 schools in Callington and 89 in Plymouth.
Callington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Plymouth School Inspection Breakdown
95.7% of 89 schools (70 primary, 19 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Callington | Plymouth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 89 |
| Primary | 1 | 70 |
| Secondary | 1 | 19 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 95.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 418.0 Mbps in Plymouth and 350.6 Mbps in Callington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.3% of premises in Callington and 91.2% in Plymouth. Gigabit availability stands at 66.2% in Callington and 80.7% in Plymouth.
Plymouth is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (418 vs 351 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Plymouth leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.1 (C), while Callington averages 66.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Callington and £1,053 in Plymouth. 51.5% of homes in Callington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.4% in Plymouth.
Plymouth has more energy-efficient housing — 63.4% reach band C or above, vs 51.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,309 in Plymouth and £27,819 in Callington. The median age is 47.6 in Callington and 42.6 in Plymouth. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Callington versus 57.6% in Plymouth. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Callington and 55.4% in Plymouth.
| Indicator | Callington | Plymouth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,665 | 266,970 |
| Median Age | 47.6 | 42.6 |
| Median Household Income | £27,819 | £28,309 |
| Employment Rate | 53.3% | 55.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.2% | 57.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.6% | 27.5% |
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