Town comparison
Plymouth vs Tavistock
Which is better to live in? 11.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Plymouth is about 22% cheaper on average. For families, Plymouth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Plymouth
£274,369
Tavistock
£353,232
Crime Rate
Plymouth
91.9
Tavistock
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Plymouth
95.7%
Tavistock
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Plymouth
418
Tavistock
375.9
EPC Rating
Plymouth
70.1
Tavistock
66.4
Median Income
Plymouth
£28,309
Tavistock
£23,933
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Plymouth more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £274,369 versus £353,232 in Tavistock. The most affordable entry point in Plymouth is a flat at £150,772, while in Tavistock it is a flat at £173,744.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 20% pricier in Tavistock (£332,476 vs £267,280).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Tavistock prices grew faster — 37% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Plymouth and Tavistock at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestSchool quality favours Plymouth: 95.7% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 80% in Tavistock.
Plymouth School Inspection Breakdown
95.7% of 89 schools (70 primary, 19 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 | Plymouth | Tavistock |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 89 | 5 |
| Primary | 70 | 4 |
| Secondary | 19 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 95.7% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Plymouth enjoy 418.0 Mbps on average, while Tavistock lags behind at 375.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.2% of premises in Plymouth and 81.4% in Tavistock. Gigabit availability stands at 80.7% in Plymouth and 73.3% in Tavistock.
Plymouth is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (418 vs 376 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Plymouth is band C (score 70.1), ahead of Tavistock's band C (score 66.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,053 in Plymouth and £1,567 in Tavistock. 63.4% of homes in Plymouth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 52.1% in Tavistock.
Plymouth has more energy-efficient housing — 63.4% reach band C or above, vs 52.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Plymouth has a population of 266,970 while Tavistock has 12,676. Median household income is £28,309 in Plymouth and £23,933 in Tavistock. The median age is 42.6 in Plymouth and 50.4 in Tavistock. Employment rates stand at 55.4% in Plymouth and 52.5% in Tavistock.
| Indicator | Plymouth | Tavistock |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 266,970 | 12,676 |
| Median Age | 42.6 | 50.4 |
| Median Household Income | £28,309 | £23,933 |
| Employment Rate | 55.4% | 52.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 57.6% | 71% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.5% | 34.1% |
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