Okehampton vs Tavistock
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Okehampton is about 10% cheaper on average. For families, Tavistock edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Okehampton
£316,475
Tavistock
£353,232
Crime Rate
Okehampton
58.0
Tavistock
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Okehampton
66.7%
Tavistock
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Okehampton
208.1
Tavistock
375.9
EPC Rating
Okehampton
68
Tavistock
66.4
Median Income
Okehampton
£27,209
Tavistock
£23,933
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Okehampton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £316,475 versus £353,232 in Tavistock. The most affordable entry point in Okehampton is a flat at £131,299, while in Tavistock it is a flat at £173,744.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 24% pricier in Tavistock (£173,744 vs £131,299).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Tavistock prices grew faster — 37% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Okehampton and Tavistock at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestSchool quality favours Tavistock: 80% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 66.7% in Okehampton.
Okehampton School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 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 | Okehampton | Tavistock |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Tavistock enjoy 375.9 Mbps on average, while Okehampton lags behind at 208.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 64.9% of premises in Okehampton and 81.4% in Tavistock. Gigabit availability stands at 36.1% in Okehampton and 73.3% in Tavistock.
Tavistock is the faster of the two by 81% on average download speed (376 vs 208 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Okehampton is band C (score 68), ahead of Tavistock's band C (score 66.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,454 in Okehampton and £1,567 in Tavistock. 55.5% of homes in Okehampton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 52.1% in Tavistock.
Okehampton has more energy-efficient housing — 55.5% reach band C or above, vs 52.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Okehampton has a population of 9,108 while Tavistock has 12,676. Median household income is £27,209.3 in Okehampton and £23,933 in Tavistock. The median age is 49.1 in Okehampton and 50.4 in Tavistock. Employment rates stand at 54.6% in Okehampton and 52.5% in Tavistock.
| Indicator | Okehampton | Tavistock |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,108 | 12,676 |
| Median Age | 49.1 | 50.4 |
| Median Household Income | £27,209.3 | £23,933 |
| Employment Rate | 54.6% | 52.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.4% | 71% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.3% | 34.1% |
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