Saltash vs Tavistock
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Saltash is about 12% cheaper on average. For families, Saltash edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Saltash
£309,932
Tavistock
£353,232
Crime Rate
Saltash
62.2
Tavistock
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Saltash
100.0%
Tavistock
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Saltash
335.8
Tavistock
375.9
EPC Rating
Saltash
66.2
Tavistock
66.4
Median Income
Saltash
£27,819
Tavistock
£23,933
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Saltash is £309,932, which is 12% less than Tavistock at £353,232. The most affordable entry point in Saltash is a flat at £149,224, while in Tavistock it is a flat at £173,744.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 21% pricier in Tavistock (£332,476 vs £262,203).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Saltash prices grew faster — 37% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Saltash and Tavistock at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestSaltash has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 80% in Tavistock. Saltash has 5 schools in total, while Tavistock has 5.
Saltash School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 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 | Saltash | Tavistock |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 5 |
| Primary | 4 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Tavistock offers faster average downloads at 375.9 Mbps, compared to 335.8 Mbps in Saltash. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.8% of premises in Saltash and 81.4% in Tavistock. Gigabit availability stands at 62.2% in Saltash and 73.3% in Tavistock.
Tavistock is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (376 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Tavistock are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 66.4 (band C) versus 66.2 (band C) in Saltash. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Saltash and £1,567 in Tavistock. 51.5% of homes in Saltash have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 52.1% in Tavistock.
Tavistock has more energy-efficient housing — 52.1% reach band C or above, vs 51.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,819 in Saltash and £23,933 in Tavistock. The median age is 47.6 in Saltash and 50.4 in Tavistock. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Saltash and 52.5% in Tavistock. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Saltash versus 71% in Tavistock.
| Indicator | Saltash | Tavistock |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,245 | 12,676 |
| Median Age | 47.6 | 50.4 |
| Median Household Income | £27,819 | £23,933 |
| Employment Rate | 53.3% | 52.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.2% | 71% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.6% | 34.1% |
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