Callington vs Saltash
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Callington wins on house prices with a 4% gap. Callington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Callington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Callington
£297,497
Saltash
£309,932
Crime Rate
Callington
62.2
Saltash
62.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Callington
100.0%
Saltash
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Callington
350.6
Saltash
335.8
EPC Rating
Callington
66.2
Saltash
66.2
Median Income
Callington
£27,819
Saltash
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £297,497, Callington undercuts Saltash (£309,932) by around 4% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Callington is a terraced at £186,389, while in Saltash it is a flat at £149,224.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 28% pricier in Callington (£191,300 vs £149,224).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Saltash prices grew faster — 37% 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 Saltash. The most common crime category in Callington is violent-crime, while in Saltash 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 Saltash, which has 5 schools, the figure is 100%.
Callington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Saltash School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Callington | Saltash |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Callington averages 350.6 Mbps – ahead of Saltash's 335.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.3% of premises in Callington and 90.8% in Saltash. Gigabit availability stands at 66.2% in Callington and 62.2% in Saltash.
Callington is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (351 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Callington, scoring 66.2 on average (band C) compared to 66.2 (band C) in Saltash. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Callington and £1,418 in Saltash. 51.5% of homes in Callington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Saltash.
Callington has more energy-efficient housing — 51.5% reach band C or above, vs 51.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,819 in Callington and £27,819 in Saltash. The median age is 47.6 in Callington and 47.6 in Saltash. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Callington and 53.3% in Saltash. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Callington versus 66.2% in Saltash. Callington has a population of 4,665 and Saltash has 15,245.
| Indicator | Callington | Saltash |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,665 | 15,245 |
| 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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