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Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel vs Launceston

Which is better to live in? 10.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel
Launceston
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The verdict

Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. Launceston has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel

£319,553

Launceston

£320,652

Crime Rate

Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel

62.5

Launceston

62.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel

100.0%

Launceston

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel

269.7

Launceston

344.1

EPC Rating

Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel

66.2

Launceston

67.3

Median Income

Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel

£27,819

Launceston

£26,593

At £319,553, Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel undercuts Launceston (£320,652) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel is a flat at £138,109, while in Launceston it is a flat at £116,322.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 19% pricier in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel (£138,109 vs £116,322).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel prices grew faster — 64% vs 45%.

Launceston has a crime rate of 62.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel at 62.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel is violent-crime, while in Launceston it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 2 schools in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Launceston, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.

Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Launceston School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricGunnislake and St Ann's ChapelLaunceston
Total Schools24
Primary23
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Launceston averages 344.1 Mbps – ahead of Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel's 269.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.3% of premises in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel and 82.1% in Launceston. Gigabit availability stands at 46.4% in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel and 65.1% in Launceston.

Launceston is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (344 vs 270 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Launceston leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 67.3 (C), while Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel averages 66.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel and £1,450 in Launceston. 51.5% of homes in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.1% in Launceston.

Launceston has more energy-efficient housing — 54.1% reach band C or above, vs 51.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £27,819 in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel and £26,593.3 in Launceston. The median age is 47.6 in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel and 49.3 in Launceston. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel versus 68.9% in Launceston. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel and 52.7% in Launceston.

IndicatorGunnislake and St Ann's ChapelLaunceston
Population3,5068,431
Median Age47.649.3
Median Household Income£27,819£26,593.3
Employment Rate53.3%52.7%
Owner Occupied66.2%68.9%
Degree-Level Qualified30.6%30.3%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel and Launceston?
Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel and Launceston are approximately 10.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel or Launceston?
Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel is cheaper, with an average house price of £319,553.
Is Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel or Launceston safer?
Launceston has the lower crime rate at 62.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel or Launceston?
Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel or Launceston?
Launceston has faster average broadband at 344.1 Mbps.

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