Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel vs Saltash
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Saltash is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 3% lower. Saltash 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
Saltash
£309,932
Crime Rate
Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel
62.5
Saltash
62.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel
100.0%
Saltash
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel
269.7
Saltash
335.8
EPC Rating
Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel
66.2
Saltash
66.2
Median Income
Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel
£27,819
Saltash
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel commands an average of £319,553, compared with £309,932 in Saltash – a difference of 3%. The most affordable entry point in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel is a flat at £138,109, while in Saltash it is a flat at £149,224.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 11% pricier in Saltash (£262,203 vs £232,133).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel prices grew faster — 64% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestSaltash 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 Saltash 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 100% in Saltash. There are 2 schools in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel and 5 in Saltash.
Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Saltash School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel | Saltash |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 335.8 Mbps in Saltash 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 90.8% in Saltash. Gigabit availability stands at 46.4% in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel and 62.2% in Saltash.
Saltash is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (336 vs 270 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 66.2 (C), while Saltash averages 66.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel and £1,418 in Saltash. 51.5% of homes in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Saltash.
Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel has more energy-efficient housing — 51.5% 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 £27,819 in Saltash. The median age is 47.6 in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel and 47.6 in Saltash. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel versus 66.2% in Saltash. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel and 53.3% in Saltash.
| Indicator | Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel | Saltash |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,506 | 15,245 |
| 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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