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Gunnislake & Calstock

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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. 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 5 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

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £296,500 in Gunnislake & Calstock area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,000 up to £782,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gunnislake & Calstock over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached18£245,000
Terraced30£227,500
Detached54£380,250
Flats6£156,000

10 years median price trend in Gunnislake & Calstock

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gunnislake & Calstock.

All postcodes in Gunnislake & Calstock

PL189FQ

Raven Close

PL189RA

Higher Kelly

PL189QG

Church Hill

PL189BN

Fore Street

PL189EU

Delaware Road

PL189HN

Old Mine Lane

PL189BA

Calstock

PL189QE

Church Street

PL189EJ

Drakewalls Place

PL189FW

Oll An Gwella

PL189HL

The Square

PL178BP

Calstock

PL178JG

Calstock

PL189ND

Chapel Street

PL189LE

Strasburg Villas

PL189DQ

Sims Terrace

PL178BH

Calstock

PL189TB

Gennys Close

PL178JF

Chapel Terrace

PL189ET

Delaware Cottages

PL189EH

Delaware Road

PL189BB

Calstock

PL189RG

Higher Kelly

PL178JA

Calstock

PL189LZ

Chapel Street

PL189DX

Station Road

PL189RQ

St Andrews Close

PL189JP

Commercial Street

PL189RD

Cotehele Villas

PL189RT

Lower Kelly

PL178HY

Calstock

PL189EZ

Calstock

PL189NS

Zion Cottages

PL178NS

Honicombe Park

PL178DE

Nicholas Meadow

PL178JH

Calstock

PL189RN

Fore Street

PL178BG

Netley Cottages

PL189NF

Bodys Court

PL189AA

Calstock Road

PL178JW

Dartmoor Lodges

PL189EY

Delaware Road

PL189NW

Bedford Close

PL178DG

Calstock

PL189RB

Rowse Gardens

PL189LF

New Cottages

PL189QH

Church Lane

PL189NY

Follet Close

PL189NP

Ivy Cottages

PL189SH

Eric Road

PL189RJ

Cotehele View

PL189DB

Bealswood Terrace

PL189JZ

The Orchard

PL189FE

Cemetery Road

PL189RE

Rose Hill Terrace

PL189AG

Gnaton Terrace

PL189JB

Chapel Close

PL178FB

School Road

PL189HW

Whiterocks Park

PL189AZ

Calstock

PL189QB

Commercial Road

PL189AF

Cemetery Road

PL189NG

Calstock

PL178HX

Calstock

PL189FL

Buzzard Rise

PL178NG

Tamar And St Anns Cottages

PL189AR

Delaware Road

PL189QL

Back Road

PL178BQ

School Road

PL189HJ

Edgecombe Way

PL189AS

Delaware Road

PL189AH

Chapel Terrace

PL189HB

Calstock

PL189QX

Sand Lane

PL189EX

Moorland Way

PL189HU

River View

PL189JD

Sound View

PL189PD

Bitthams Lane

PL189BD

Cox Park Terrace

PL189EN

Calstock

PL189BH

Delaware Court

PL189BY

Calstock Road

PL189SA

Kelly Gardens

PL189DR

Sand Hill

PL189LR

Lower Tamar Terrace

PL189HR

Calstock

PL189LD

Strasburg Terrace

PL189LL

King Street

PL189QQ

Church Hill

PL189TF

Petroc Court

PL189NN

Hoopers Lane

PL189LW

Mudges Terrace

PL189JT

King Street

PL189QJ

Church Lane

PL189FN

Nuthatch Close

PL189SE

Sandways

PL189EF

Whiterocks Park

PL189JA

Woodland Way

PL178BZ

Calstock

PL189BX

Calstock Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.