Town comparison
Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel vs Tavistock
Which is better to live in? 3.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel wins on house prices with a 10% gap. For families, Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel
£319,553
Tavistock
£353,232
Crime Rate
Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel
62.5
Tavistock
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel
100.0%
Tavistock
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel
269.7
Tavistock
375.9
EPC Rating
Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel
66.2
Tavistock
66.4
Median Income
Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel
£27,819
Tavistock
£23,933
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £319,553, Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel undercuts Tavistock (£353,232) by around 10% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel is a flat at £138,109, while in Tavistock it is a flat at £173,744.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 30% pricier in Tavistock (£332,476 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 WestCrime rate data is not available for both Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel and Tavistock at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
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 Tavistock, which has 5 schools, the figure is 80%.
Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tavistock School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel | Tavistock |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Tavistock averages 375.9 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 81.4% in Tavistock. Gigabit availability stands at 46.4% in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel and 73.3% in Tavistock.
Tavistock is the faster of the two by 39% on average download speed (376 vs 270 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Tavistock, scoring 66.4 on average (band C) compared to 66.2 (band C) in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel and £1,567 in Tavistock. 51.5% of homes in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 52.1% in Tavistock.
Tavistock has more energy-efficient housing — 52.1% 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 £23,933 in Tavistock. The median age is 47.6 in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel and 50.4 in Tavistock. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel and 52.5% in Tavistock. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel versus 71% in Tavistock. Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel has a population of 3,506 and Tavistock has 12,676.
| Indicator | Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel | Tavistock |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,506 | 12,676 |
| Median Age | 47.6 | 50.4 |
| Median Household Income | £27,819 | £23,933 |
| Employment Rate | 53.3% | 52.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.2% | 71% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.6% | 34.1% |
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