Plymouth vs Torpoint
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Plymouth is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 3% lower. Torpoint has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Torpoint edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Plymouth
£274,369
Torpoint
£282,384
Crime Rate
Plymouth
91.9
Torpoint
62.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Plymouth
95.7%
Torpoint
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Plymouth
418
Torpoint
404.4
EPC Rating
Plymouth
70.1
Torpoint
66.2
Median Income
Plymouth
£28,309
Torpoint
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Torpoint commands an average of £282,384, compared with £274,369 in Plymouth – a difference of 3%. The most affordable entry point in Plymouth is a flat at £150,772, while in Torpoint it is a flat at £191,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 21% pricier in Torpoint (£191,750 vs £150,772).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Torpoint prices grew faster — 36% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestTorpoint has a crime rate of 62.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 48% lower than Plymouth at 91.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Plymouth 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 WestFamilies may prefer Torpoint, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 95.7% in Plymouth. There are 89 schools in Plymouth and 3 in Torpoint.
Plymouth School Inspection Breakdown
95.7% of 89 schools (70 primary, 19 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 | Plymouth | Torpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 89 | 3 |
| Primary | 70 | 2 |
| Secondary | 19 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 95.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 418.0 Mbps in Plymouth and 404.4 Mbps in Torpoint. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.2% of premises in Plymouth and 90.9% in Torpoint. Gigabit availability stands at 80.7% in Plymouth and 76.3% in Torpoint.
Plymouth is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (418 vs 404 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Plymouth leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.1 (C), while Torpoint averages 66.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,053 in Plymouth and £1,418 in Torpoint. 63.4% of homes in Plymouth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Torpoint.
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 Torpoint. The median age is 42.6 in Plymouth and 47.6 in Torpoint. Owner-occupancy is 57.6% in Plymouth versus 66.2% in Torpoint. Employment rates stand at 55.4% in Plymouth and 53.3% in Torpoint.
| Indicator | Plymouth | Torpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 266,970 | 7,330 |
| 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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