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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.

Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel
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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

Property 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%.

Residents 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.

Families 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.

MetricGunnislake and St Ann's ChapelPlymouth
Total Schools289
Primary270
Secondary019
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorGunnislake and St Ann's ChapelPlymouth
Population3,506266,970
Median Age47.642.6
Median Household Income£27,819£28,309
Employment Rate53.3%55.4%
Owner Occupied66.2%57.6%
Degree-Level Qualified30.6%27.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel and Plymouth?
Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel and Plymouth are approximately 10.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel or Plymouth?
Plymouth is cheaper, with an average house price of £274,369.
Is Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel or Plymouth safer?
Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel has the lower crime rate at 62.5 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel or Plymouth?
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 Plymouth?
Plymouth has faster average broadband at 418.0 Mbps.

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