Liskeard vs Lostwithiel
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Liskeard is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 24% lower. Liskeard has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Liskeard edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Liskeard
£273,493
Lostwithiel
£360,428
Crime Rate
Liskeard
61.5
Lostwithiel
62.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Liskeard
100.0%
Lostwithiel
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Liskeard
363.9
Lostwithiel
129.1
EPC Rating
Liskeard
66.2
Lostwithiel
66.2
Median Income
Liskeard
£27,819
Lostwithiel
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £273,493, Liskeard undercuts Lostwithiel (£360,428) by around 24% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Liskeard is a flat at £142,639, while in Lostwithiel it is a flat at £257,583.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 45% pricier in Lostwithiel (£257,583 vs £142,639).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Liskeard prices grew faster — 43% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestLiskeard has a crime rate of 61.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Lostwithiel at 62.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Liskeard is violent-crime, while in Lostwithiel 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 WestOf the 3 schools in Liskeard, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Lostwithiel, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Liskeard School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Lostwithiel School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Liskeard | Lostwithiel |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Liskeard averages 363.9 Mbps – ahead of Lostwithiel's 129.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.9% of premises in Liskeard and 79% in Lostwithiel. Gigabit availability stands at 69.1% in Liskeard and 14.7% in Lostwithiel.
Liskeard is the faster of the two by 182% on average download speed (364 vs 129 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Liskeard, scoring 66.2 on average (band C) compared to 66.2 (band C) in Lostwithiel. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Liskeard and £1,418 in Lostwithiel. 51.5% of homes in Liskeard have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Lostwithiel.
Liskeard 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 Liskeard and £27,819 in Lostwithiel. The median age is 47.6 in Liskeard and 47.6 in Lostwithiel. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Liskeard and 53.3% in Lostwithiel. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Liskeard versus 66.2% in Lostwithiel. Liskeard has a population of 10,901 and Lostwithiel has 3,067.
| Indicator | Liskeard | Lostwithiel |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,901 | 3,067 |
| 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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