Liskeard vs Torpoint
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Liskeard offers lower property prices by roughly 3%. Liskeard has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Liskeard edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Liskeard
£273,493
Torpoint
£282,384
Crime Rate
Liskeard
61.5
Torpoint
62.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Liskeard
100.0%
Torpoint
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Liskeard
363.9
Torpoint
404.4
EPC Rating
Liskeard
66.2
Torpoint
66.2
Median Income
Liskeard
£27,819
Torpoint
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Liskeard more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £273,493 versus £282,384 in Torpoint. The most affordable entry point in Liskeard is a flat at £142,639, while in Torpoint it is a flat at £191,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 26% pricier in Torpoint (£191,750 vs £142,639).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Liskeard prices grew faster — 43% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 61.5 offences per 1,000 people, Liskeard is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Torpoint's 62.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Liskeard 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 WestSchool quality favours Liskeard: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Torpoint.
Liskeard School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) 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 | Liskeard | Torpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Torpoint enjoy 404.4 Mbps on average, while Liskeard lags behind at 363.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.9% of premises in Liskeard and 90.9% in Torpoint. Gigabit availability stands at 69.1% in Liskeard and 76.3% in Torpoint.
Torpoint is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (404 vs 364 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Liskeard is band C (score 66.2), ahead of Torpoint's band C (score 66.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Liskeard and £1,418 in Torpoint. 51.5% of homes in Liskeard have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Torpoint.
Liskeard has more energy-efficient housing — 51.5% reach band C or above, vs 51.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Liskeard has a population of 10,901 while Torpoint has 7,330. Median household income is £27,819 in Liskeard and £27,819 in Torpoint. The median age is 47.6 in Liskeard and 47.6 in Torpoint. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Liskeard and 53.3% in Torpoint.
| Indicator | Liskeard | Torpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,901 | 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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