Town comparison
Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel vs Plymouth
Which is better to live in? 10.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Plymouth wins on house prices with a 16% gap. Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel 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
Plymouth
£274,369
Crime Rate
Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel
62.5
Plymouth
91.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel
100.0%
Plymouth
95.7%
Avg Download Speed
Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel
269.7
Plymouth
418
EPC Rating
Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel
66.2
Plymouth
70.1
Median Income
Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel
£27,819
Plymouth
£28,309
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel commands an average of £319,553, compared with £274,369 in Plymouth – a difference of 16%. The most affordable entry point in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel is a flat at £138,109, while in Plymouth it is a flat at £150,772.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 13% pricier in Plymouth (£267,280 vs £232,133).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel prices grew faster — 64% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel experience less crime overall, with a rate of 62.5 per 1,000 versus 91.9 per 1,000 in Plymouth. The most common crime category in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel is violent-crime, while in Plymouth 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 WestFamilies may prefer Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 95.7% in Plymouth. There are 2 schools in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel and 89 in Plymouth.
Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Plymouth School Inspection Breakdown
95.7% of 89 schools (70 primary, 19 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel | Plymouth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 89 |
| Primary | 2 | 70 |
| Secondary | 0 | 19 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 95.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 418.0 Mbps in Plymouth and 269.7 Mbps in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.3% of premises in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel and 91.2% in Plymouth. Gigabit availability stands at 46.4% in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel and 80.7% in Plymouth.
Plymouth is the faster of the two by 55% on average download speed (418 vs 270 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Plymouth leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.1 (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 £1,053 in Plymouth. 51.5% of homes in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.4% in Plymouth.
Plymouth has more energy-efficient housing — 63.4% reach band C or above, vs 51.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,309 in Plymouth and £27,819 in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel. The median age is 47.6 in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel and 42.6 in Plymouth. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel versus 57.6% in Plymouth. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel and 55.4% in Plymouth.
| Indicator | Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel | Plymouth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,506 | 266,970 |
| Median Age | 47.6 | 42.6 |
| Median Household Income | £27,819 | £28,309 |
| Employment Rate | 53.3% | 55.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.2% | 57.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.6% | 27.5% |
Location
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How far apart are Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel and Plymouth?
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel or Plymouth?
Is Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel or Plymouth safer?
Which has better schools, Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel or Plymouth?
Which has faster broadband, Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel or Plymouth?
Keep exploring