Town comparison
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.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestLaunceston 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestOf 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.
| Metric | Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel | Launceston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel | Launceston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,506 | 8,431 |
| Median Age | 47.6 | 49.3 |
| Median Household Income | £27,819 | £26,593.3 |
| Employment Rate | 53.3% | 52.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.2% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.6% | 30.3% |
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