Callington vs Torpoint
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Torpoint offers lower property prices by roughly 5%. Torpoint has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Callington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Callington
£297,497
Torpoint
£282,384
Crime Rate
Callington
62.2
Torpoint
62.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Callington
100.0%
Torpoint
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Callington
350.6
Torpoint
404.4
EPC Rating
Callington
66.2
Torpoint
66.2
Median Income
Callington
£27,819
Torpoint
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Torpoint more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £282,384 versus £297,497 in Callington. The most affordable entry point in Callington is a terraced at £186,389, while in Torpoint it is a flat at £191,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 26% pricier in Torpoint (£251,333 vs £186,389).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Torpoint prices grew faster — 36% vs -6%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Torpoint (62.1 per 1,000) compared to Callington (62.2 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Callington is violent-crime, while in Torpoint 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 favours Callington: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Torpoint.
Callington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Torpoint School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Callington | Torpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Torpoint enjoy 404.4 Mbps on average, while Callington lags behind at 350.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.3% of premises in Callington and 90.9% in Torpoint. Gigabit availability stands at 66.2% in Callington and 76.3% in Torpoint.
Torpoint is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (404 vs 351 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Callington is band C (score 66.2), ahead of Torpoint's band C (score 66.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Callington and £1,418 in Torpoint. 51.5% of homes in Callington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Torpoint.
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 Torpoint has 7,330. Median household income is £27,819 in Callington and £27,819 in Torpoint. The median age is 47.6 in Callington and 47.6 in Torpoint. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Callington and 53.3% in Torpoint.
| Indicator | Callington | Torpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,665 | 7,330 |
| 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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