Ivybridge vs Tavistock
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Ivybridge wins on house prices with a 4% gap. For families, Ivybridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ivybridge
£338,035
Tavistock
£353,232
Crime Rate
Ivybridge
N/A
Tavistock
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ivybridge
100.0%
Tavistock
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ivybridge
268.9
Tavistock
375.9
EPC Rating
Ivybridge
66.8
Tavistock
66.4
Median Income
Ivybridge
£29,455
Tavistock
£23,933
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Tavistock commands an average of £353,232, compared with £338,035 in Ivybridge – a difference of 4%. The most affordable entry point in Ivybridge is a flat at £179,804, while in Tavistock it is a flat at £173,744.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 14% pricier in Tavistock (£332,476 vs £286,963).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Tavistock prices grew faster — 37% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Ivybridge and Tavistock at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestFamilies may prefer Ivybridge, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 80% in Tavistock. There are 5 schools in Ivybridge and 5 in Tavistock.
Ivybridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) 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 | Ivybridge | Tavistock |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 5 |
| Primary | 4 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 375.9 Mbps in Tavistock and 268.9 Mbps in Ivybridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 84.6% of premises in Ivybridge and 81.4% in Tavistock. Gigabit availability stands at 47.3% in Ivybridge and 73.3% in Tavistock.
Tavistock is the faster of the two by 40% on average download speed (376 vs 269 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Ivybridge, scoring 66.8 on average (band C) compared to 66.4 (band C) in Tavistock. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,475 in Ivybridge and £1,567 in Tavistock. 53.3% of homes in Ivybridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 52.1% in Tavistock.
Ivybridge has more energy-efficient housing — 53.3% reach band C or above, vs 52.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,455 in Ivybridge and £23,933 in Tavistock. The median age is 50.3 in Ivybridge and 50.4 in Tavistock. Employment rates stand at 54.1% in Ivybridge and 52.5% in Tavistock. Owner-occupancy is 70.5% in Ivybridge versus 71% in Tavistock. Ivybridge has a population of 12,485 and Tavistock has 12,676.
| Indicator | Ivybridge | Tavistock |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,485 | 12,676 |
| Median Age | 50.3 | 50.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,455 | £23,933 |
| Employment Rate | 54.1% | 52.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% | 71% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.9% | 34.1% |
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