Callington vs Tavistock
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Callington is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 16% lower. For families, Callington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Callington
£297,497
Tavistock
£353,232
Crime Rate
Callington
62.2
Tavistock
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Callington
100.0%
Tavistock
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Callington
350.6
Tavistock
375.9
EPC Rating
Callington
66.2
Tavistock
66.4
Median Income
Callington
£27,819
Tavistock
£23,933
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £297,497, Callington undercuts Tavistock (£353,232) by around 16% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Callington is a terraced at £186,389, while in Tavistock it is a flat at £173,744.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 32% pricier in Tavistock (£332,476 vs £227,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Tavistock prices grew faster — 37% vs -6%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Callington and Tavistock at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestOf the 2 schools in Callington, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Tavistock, which has 5 schools, the figure is 80%.
Callington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tavistock School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Callington | Tavistock |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Tavistock averages 375.9 Mbps – ahead of Callington's 350.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.3% of premises in Callington and 81.4% in Tavistock. Gigabit availability stands at 66.2% in Callington and 73.3% in Tavistock.
Tavistock is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (376 vs 351 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Tavistock leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 66.4 (C), while Callington averages 66.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Callington and £1,567 in Tavistock. 51.5% of homes in Callington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 52.1% in Tavistock.
Tavistock has more energy-efficient housing — 52.1% reach band C or above, vs 51.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,819 in Callington and £23,933 in Tavistock. The median age is 47.6 in Callington and 50.4 in Tavistock. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Callington versus 71% in Tavistock. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Callington and 52.5% in Tavistock.
| Indicator | Callington | Tavistock |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,665 | 12,676 |
| Median Age | 47.6 | 50.4 |
| Median Household Income | £27,819 | £23,933 |
| Employment Rate | 53.3% | 52.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.2% | 71% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.6% | 34.1% |
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