Plymouth vs Saltash
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Plymouth is about 11% cheaper on average. Saltash has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Saltash edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Plymouth
£274,369
Saltash
£309,932
Crime Rate
Plymouth
91.9
Saltash
62.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Plymouth
95.7%
Saltash
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Plymouth
418
Saltash
335.8
EPC Rating
Plymouth
70.1
Saltash
66.2
Median Income
Plymouth
£28,309
Saltash
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Plymouth is £274,369, which is 11% less than Saltash at £309,932. The most affordable entry point in Plymouth is a flat at £150,772, while in Saltash it is a flat at £149,224.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 9% pricier in Plymouth (£446,951 vs £408,857).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Saltash prices grew faster — 37% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 62.2 offences per 1,000 people, Saltash is the safer of the two – 48% lower than Plymouth's 91.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Plymouth 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 WestSaltash has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 95.7% in Plymouth. Plymouth has 89 schools in total, while Saltash has 5.
Plymouth School Inspection Breakdown
95.7% of 89 schools (70 primary, 19 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 | Plymouth | Saltash |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 89 | 5 |
| Primary | 70 | 4 |
| Secondary | 19 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 95.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Plymouth offers faster average downloads at 418.0 Mbps, compared to 335.8 Mbps in Saltash. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.2% of premises in Plymouth and 90.8% in Saltash. Gigabit availability stands at 80.7% in Plymouth and 62.2% in Saltash.
Plymouth is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (418 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Plymouth are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.1 (band C) versus 66.2 (band C) in Saltash. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,053 in Plymouth and £1,418 in Saltash. 63.4% of homes in Plymouth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Saltash.
Plymouth has more energy-efficient housing — 63.4% reach band C or above, vs 51.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,309 in Plymouth and £27,819 in Saltash. The median age is 42.6 in Plymouth and 47.6 in Saltash. Employment rates stand at 55.4% in Plymouth and 53.3% in Saltash. Owner-occupancy is 57.6% in Plymouth versus 66.2% in Saltash.
| Indicator | Plymouth | Saltash |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 266,970 | 15,245 |
| Median Age | 42.6 | 47.6 |
| Median Household Income | £28,309 | £27,819 |
| Employment Rate | 55.4% | 53.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 57.6% | 66.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.5% | 30.6% |
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