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About

The Gunnislake and Calstock area sits in the wooded valley of the River Tamar, where the river threads between steep banks and former mine workings. Old engine houses and spoil heaps punctuate the slopes, and riverside quays mark where boats once loaded ore. A high stone viaduct spans the valley at Calstock, carrying the local rail service across the river and forming a clear landmark seen from footpaths that follow former mineral routes. Paths along the river link villages, small harbours and woodland, and the river level changes noticeably between tide and low flow.

Villages here have narrow streets, community facilities and a mix of housing clustered near the river and up the valley sides. The Tamar Valley Line runs to Gunnislake station, providing a direct rail link toward Plymouth while keeping road access local and winding. Local pubs, a quay at Calstock and moorings for small craft reflect the river’s role in everyday life, and community events often focus on the riverside and the valley’s mining heritage.

Area overview

On average Gunnislake & Calstock has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 7.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gunnislake & Calstock is £46,277 per year. There are 4 schools in Gunnislake & Calstock: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Gunnislake & Calstock is home to around 6,648 people, with a population density of about 283.3 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gunnislake & Calstock Population
6,648
Population density
283.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.15(-49%)
Other theft
3.76(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.61(-76%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.31(-49%)
Public order
2.41(-63%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,352
95.56%
Other White
127
1.91%
Irish
44
0.66%
Other
33
0.5%
White and Asian (mixed)
22
0.33%
Total population: 6,647

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,998
34.75%
Level 3 (A level)
1,010
17.57%
No qualifications
916
15.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
762
13.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
554
9.64%
Total 16+ residents: 5,749

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,566
51.51%
Owns with a mortgage
802
26.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
316
10.39%
Social rents from council
183
6.02%
Other social rented
78
2.57%
Total households: 3,040

Property prices in Gunnislake & Calstock

Median price£280,000
Price per sq ft£283
Sales (last 12 months)89
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £390K

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £283 per square foot) in Gunnislake & Calstock area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,000 up to £773,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gunnislake & Calstock over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached50£375,000£328
Semi-Detached15£230,000£256
Terraced19£190,000£264
Flats5£152,000£172

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gunnislake & Calstock

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gunnislake & Calstock.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£257,500£115,000£174,725£153,000
2017£270,000£89,000£198,750£146,000
2018£302,500£131,000£191,225£164,000
2019£296,250£112,000£225,000£148,000
2020£300,000£73,500£204,975£168,000
2021£338,750£82,500£216,950£180,000
2022£375,000£115,000£242,475£206,500
2023£350,000£152,500£288,000£206,500
2024£357,000£180,000£215,000£218,500
2025£376,000£152,000£260,000£220,000
2026£424,000£126,500£263,000£177,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gunnislake & Calstock.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gunnislake & Calstock.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£196£212£197£176
2017£212£167£190£203
2018£224£259£217£206
2019£234£231£210£211
2020£238£139£233£197
2021£267£120£259£239
2022£307£158£300£280
2023£298£185£274£252
2024£287£236£261
2025£328£164£263£288
2026£313£235£254£264
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gunnislake & Calstock.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Gunnislake & Calstock in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Gunnislake & Calstock

Is Gunnislake & Calstock safe?

Gunnislake & Calstock records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Gunnislake & Calstock?

The median sale price in Gunnislake & Calstock is £280,000 (about £283 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Gunnislake & Calstock?

Gunnislake & Calstock has 4 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Gunnislake & Calstock?

Gunnislake & Calstock scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Gunnislake & Calstock sits around rank 14,984 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Gunnislake & Calstock?

The average household income in Gunnislake & Calstock is around £46,277 per year, and 7% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Gunnislake & Calstock

PL189TG

Piran Close

PL189NX

Calstock

PL189DY

Chawleigh Close

PL189GZ

The Beeches

PL189DS

Alma Terrace

PL189AE

Cross Terrace

PL189PH

Calstock

PL189BW

The Square

PL189LU

Liscombe Close

PL189FT

Arum Grove

PL178DA

Calstock

PL189JE

King Street

PL189NE

Quarry Lane

PL189TA

All Saints Park

PL178BS

School Lane

PL189QN

Harewood Road

PL189SJ

Harewood Road

PL189NQ

Hoopers Lane

PL189FD

Turnpike

PL189QY

Higher Kelly

PL189AD

Calstock Road

PL178HZ

Calstock

PL189DH

Tamar Way

PL189LX

Russell Close

PL189DT

Alexandra Terrace

PL189LB

Jubilee Cottages

PL189LH

Newbridge Cottages

PL189SQ

Eric Road

PL189BJ

Gillys Walk

PL189FG

Fosters Meadow

PL189LN

Weeks Row

PL189NL

Laural Cottages

PL189NZ

Bakers Row

PL189AB

Calstock

PL189RS

Poplar Cottages

PL189AY

Calstock

PL178BL

Calstock

PL189NA

Chapel Street

PL189RH

Johnson Park

PL189LS

Drakewalls Gardens

PL189AJ

Penlyn Cottages

PL189BG

Calstock

PL189NB

Prospect Terrace

PL189BZ

Weir Head

PL189ED

Wellpark Road

PL189AU

Calstock

PL178AR

Maneley Way

PL189FH

Calstock

PL189EL

Cemetery Road

PL189HX

Sea View Terrace

PL189FB

Phoebe Close

PL178FL

Calstock

PL189QP

May Place

PL189JU

King Street

PL178JQ

Springfield Villas

PL189DG

Crockers Row

PL126TA

Lower Kelly

PL189DA

Bealswood Road

PL178BJ

Lower Metherell Cottages

PL178BA

Sunnyside

PL189RR

Baptist Street

PL189AL

The Terrace

PL189NU

King Street

PL189AN

Lane Cottage

PL189RZ

Higher Kelly

PL189TD

Sampson Close

PL189QT

Commercial Road

PL189LJ

Star Park

PL189AW

Calstock

PL189NJ

Floral Cottages

PL189EE

Glendorgal Park

PL178AY

Calstock

PL178AJ

Fullaford Road

PL189EA

Heath Terrace

PL178BN

Callington Road

PL178AZ

Callington Road

PL189AT

The Cottage

PL189SG

Church Hill

PL189JQ

Newbridge Hill

PL178FF

Metherell Close

PL189QZ

Higher Kelly

PL189EG

Delaware Road

PL189AX

James Terrace

PL189BU

Calstock Road

PL178JL

Mount Pleasant

PL189ER

Brenton Terrace

PL189HQ

Calstock

PL178DD

Calstock

PL189RY

Lower Kelly

PL189LT

Liscombe Close

PL189DP

Sand Hill Park

PL189RX

Lower Kelly

PL189JL

Under Road

PL189PQ

Calstock

PL189DU

Albert Terrace

PL178JD

Rising Sun Cottages

PL189BT

Calstock Road

PL189HG

Calstock

PL178AL

Callington Road

PL189DJ

Tamar Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.