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Callington & Pensilva

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About

Callington & Pensilva are located in southeast Cornwall, near the border with Devon. The area is surrounded by rolling countryside, with the Tamar Valley to the east and Bodmin Moor to the west. Callington, a small market town, serves as a local hub with shops, schools, and historic buildings like St. Mary’s Church. Pensilva, a nearby village, has a quieter, more rural feel, with scattered farms and woodland.

The landscape is shaped by agriculture and mining history, with old engine houses and quarries dotting the area. The River Lynher runs nearby, providing scenic walks and wildlife spots. Transport links include the A390, connecting to Plymouth and Liskeard. The area offers a mix of community events and outdoor activities, from local fairs to hiking on nearby Kit Hill.

Area overview

On average Callington & Pensilva has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Callington & Pensilva is £41,100 per year. There are 3 schools in Callington & Pensilva: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
9.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Callington & Pensilva Population
8,267
Population density
234.9 per km²

Demographics

British
7,827
94.69%
Other White
230
2.78%
Other
48
0.58%
White and Asian (mixed)
28
0.34%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
23
0.28%
Total population: 8,266

Housing

Owns outright
1,640
44.12%
Owns with a mortgage
935
25.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
617
16.6%
Social rents from council
187
5.03%
Other social rented
183
4.92%
Total households: 3,717

Property prices in Callington & Pensilva

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Callington & Pensilva area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £525,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached62£330,000
Flats9£105,000
Semi-Detached31£235,000
Terraced30£172,500

10 years price trend in Callington & Pensilva

All postcodes in Callington & Pensilva

PL145RG

St Ive Road

PL177DT

Tavistock Road

PL177ER

Southern Road

PL177FS

Launceston Road

PL177FX

Chapel Meadows

PL177HD

Westover Road

PL177JJ

Chapel Meadows

PL177PU

Pollard Road

PL177RD

Lamorna Drive

PL178AU

Callington & Pensilva

PL178DT

Launceston Road

PL178DY

Launceston Road

PL178EN

Parsons Green

PL145PU

Fore Street

PL145RB

St Ive Road

PL178AT

Florence Road

PL177BE

Biscombes Lane

PL177DN

Coronation Close

PL177DX

Zaggy Lane

PL177JD

Fore Street

PL177JY

Frogwell Road

PL177RH

St Germans Road

PL178EQ

Florence Road

PL178GL

Hockin Close

PL178WA

Tavistock Road

PL145NW

Gooseberry Lane

PL145PX

Church Hill

PL170AR

Tavistock Road

PL177DZ

Pengelly

PL177EY

Saltash Road

PL177HF

Caradon Close

PL177PJ

Fowey Crescent

PL177TE

Cotehele Close

PL178EF

Florence Road

PL145RE

Quarry Road

PL177AX

Well Street

PL177BB

Saltash Road

PL177ES

Saltash Road

PL177FT

Callington & Pensilva

PL177JA

Beech Road

PL177RE

Church Street

PL178ER

Beeching Park

PL145NS

Quarry Road

PL143LX

Charter Way

PL143NA

Callington & Pensilva

PL145NY

Princess Road

PL177AW

Haye Road

PL177DP

Launceston Road

PL177EQ

Saltash Road

PL177HJ

Liskeard Road

PL177NP

Back Lane

PL178AN

Callington Road

PL145RJ

Globerdon Road

PL177DD

Broad Mead

PL177EX

Elm Close

PL177JE

Chantry Park

PL177QB

Colmers Lane

PL178EL

Stoke Road

PL178GB

Florence Hill

PL145PS

Callington & Pensilva

PL145PT

Church Hill

PL145QJ

Fore Street

PL145QR

Goodmans Lane

PL145RA

Amanda Way

PL145SF

Wesley Road

PL177FP

Broad Mead

PL177HZ

Hazelwood Road

PL177LD

Tanyard Lane

PL177QP

Lamorna Drive

PL178FH

Dupath Lane

PL178FG

Launceston Road

PL145FR

Rosevear Close

PL145PR

East Park

PL145RQ

Globerdon Road

PL177BG

Sheep Fair Meadow

PL177DQ

Zaggy Lane

PL177SB

Granite Way

PL178EA

Florence Hill

PL178EX

Beeching Park

PL178FD

Florence Hill

PL177DL

Fore Street

PL143ND

Shute Lane

PL145NJ

Higher Road

PL145PB

Wesley Road

PL145QH

Fore Street

PL145QX

Callington & Pensilva

PL177BS

Broad Mead

PL177DH

Valentine Row

PL177EL

Southern Road

PL177JB

Glebe Meadow

PL177LB

Biscombes Lane

PL177TB

Liskeard Road

PL177XG

Tavistock Road

PL178DW

Redmore Close

PL178DZ

Florence Hill

PL145RL

Globerdon Road

PL177BQ

Back Lane

PL177HE

Lansdowne Road

PL177HN

Frogwell Road

PL177HW

Frogwell Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.