Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel vs Torpoint
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Torpoint is about 13% cheaper on average. Torpoint 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
Torpoint
£282,384
Crime Rate
Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel
62.5
Torpoint
62.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel
100.0%
Torpoint
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel
269.7
Torpoint
404.4
EPC Rating
Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel
66.2
Torpoint
66.2
Median Income
Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel
£27,819
Torpoint
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Torpoint is £282,384, which is 13% less than Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel at £319,553. The most affordable entry point in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel is a flat at £138,109, while in Torpoint it is a flat at £191,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 28% pricier in Torpoint (£191,750 vs £138,109).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel prices grew faster — 64% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 62.1 offences per 1,000 people, Torpoint is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel's 62.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel is violent-crime, while in Torpoint 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 WestGunnislake And St Ann's Chapel has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Torpoint. Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel has 2 schools in total, while Torpoint has 3.
Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Torpoint School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel | Torpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Torpoint offers faster average downloads at 404.4 Mbps, compared to 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 90.9% in Torpoint. Gigabit availability stands at 46.4% in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel and 76.3% in Torpoint.
Torpoint is the faster of the two by 50% on average download speed (404 vs 270 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 66.2 (band C) versus 66.2 (band C) in Torpoint. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel and £1,418 in Torpoint. 51.5% of homes in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Torpoint.
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 Torpoint. The median age is 47.6 in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel and 47.6 in Torpoint. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel and 53.3% in Torpoint. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Gunnislake And St Ann's Chapel versus 66.2% in Torpoint.
| Indicator | Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel | Torpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,506 | 7,330 |
| 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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