Liskeard vs Saltash
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Liskeard wins on house prices with a 12% gap. Liskeard has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Liskeard edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Liskeard
£273,493
Saltash
£309,932
Crime Rate
Liskeard
61.5
Saltash
62.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Liskeard
100.0%
Saltash
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Liskeard
363.9
Saltash
335.8
EPC Rating
Liskeard
66.2
Saltash
66.2
Median Income
Liskeard
£27,819
Saltash
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Saltash commands an average of £309,932, compared with £273,493 in Liskeard – a difference of 12%. The most affordable entry point in Liskeard is a flat at £142,639, while in Saltash it is a flat at £149,224.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 19% pricier in Saltash (£235,245 vs £191,218).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Liskeard prices grew faster — 43% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Liskeard experience less crime overall, with a rate of 61.5 per 1,000 versus 62.2 per 1,000 in Saltash. The most common crime category in Liskeard is violent-crime, while in Saltash 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 WestFamilies may prefer Liskeard, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Saltash. There are 3 schools in Liskeard and 5 in Saltash.
Liskeard School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Saltash School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Liskeard | Saltash |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 363.9 Mbps in Liskeard and 335.8 Mbps in Saltash. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.9% of premises in Liskeard and 90.8% in Saltash. Gigabit availability stands at 69.1% in Liskeard and 62.2% in Saltash.
Liskeard is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (364 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Liskeard leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 66.2 (C), while Saltash averages 66.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Liskeard and £1,418 in Saltash. 51.5% of homes in Liskeard have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Saltash.
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 Saltash. The median age is 47.6 in Liskeard and 47.6 in Saltash. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Liskeard versus 66.2% in Saltash. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Liskeard and 53.3% in Saltash.
| Indicator | Liskeard | Saltash |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,901 | 15,245 |
| 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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