Town comparison
Launceston vs Tavistock
Which is better to live in? 11.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Launceston offers lower property prices by roughly 9%. For families, Launceston edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Launceston
£320,652
Tavistock
£353,232
Crime Rate
Launceston
62.2
Tavistock
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Launceston
100.0%
Tavistock
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Launceston
344.1
Tavistock
375.9
EPC Rating
Launceston
67.3
Tavistock
66.4
Median Income
Launceston
£26,593
Tavistock
£23,933
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Launceston is £320,652, which is 9% less than Tavistock at £353,232. The most affordable entry point in Launceston is a flat at £116,322, while in Tavistock it is a flat at £173,744.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 33% pricier in Tavistock (£173,744 vs £116,322).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Launceston prices grew faster — 45% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Launceston and Tavistock at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestLaunceston has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 80% in Tavistock. Launceston has 4 schools in total, while Tavistock has 5.
Launceston School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 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 | Launceston | Tavistock |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 5 |
| Primary | 3 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Tavistock offers faster average downloads at 375.9 Mbps, compared to 344.1 Mbps in Launceston. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.1% of premises in Launceston and 81.4% in Tavistock. Gigabit availability stands at 65.1% in Launceston and 73.3% in Tavistock.
Tavistock is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (376 vs 344 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Launceston are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 67.3 (band C) versus 66.4 (band C) in Tavistock. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,450 in Launceston and £1,567 in Tavistock. 54.1% of homes in Launceston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 52.1% in Tavistock.
Launceston has more energy-efficient housing — 54.1% reach band C or above, vs 52.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £26,593.3 in Launceston and £23,933 in Tavistock. The median age is 49.3 in Launceston and 50.4 in Tavistock. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Launceston and 52.5% in Tavistock. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Launceston versus 71% in Tavistock.
| Indicator | Launceston | Tavistock |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,431 | 12,676 |
| Median Age | 49.3 | 50.4 |
| Median Household Income | £26,593.3 | £23,933 |
| Employment Rate | 52.7% | 52.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 71% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.3% | 34.1% |
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