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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

PL189FU

Calstock

PL189RW

Providence Place

PL189NR

Rush Park Terrace

PL189DW

Chequer Tree Court

PL189QF

Station Lane

PL189DE

Bealswood Close

PL178JN

Calstock

PL189HY

Prospect Terrace

PL178BX

Calstock

PL178JB

Calstock

PL189JG

Fore Street

PL189JF

Pine View

PL189DD

Cliff View Terrace

PL189DF

Kingswood Road

PL189BQ

Glendorgal Park

PL189SL

Lang Gardens

PL189PJ

The Laurels

PL189BL

Stony Lane

PL178DL

Calstock

PL189HD

Calstock

PL189BS

Calstock Road

PL189HA

Calstock

PL178DB

The Square

PL189QR

Adit Cottages

PL189FR

Curlew Walk

PL189SB

Kelly Gardens

PL189PA

Calstock

PL189PG

Parkers Green

PL178DN

Oakey Orchard

PL189JR

The Crescent

PL189JX

King Street

PL189BE

Calstock

PL189RU

Commercial Road

PL189EW

Tamar Terrace

PL189LP

Higher Tamar Terrace

PL189FF

Calstock

PL178FA

Calstock

PL178JP

The Terrace

PL189JJ

Newbridge Hill

PL189DN

Calstock

PL189AQ

Gnaton Cottages

PL178NE

Longacre

PL178BD

Queens Terrace

PL178DJ

Calstock

PL178JE

Calstock

PL178BW

Calstock

PL178BE

Rose Cottages

PL189QS

Commercial Road

PL189HP

Calstock

PL189ES

Myrtle Terrace

PL189BP

Belle View

PL189RF

Rock Park Villas

PL189QD

The Court

PL189FP

Heron Road

PL189JW

Commercial Street

PL189NH

Chapel Street

PL189QW

Harewood Road

PL189LQ

Riverside Cottages

PL189FJ

Double White Rise

PL189SF

Calstock

PL189AP

Calstock

PL189NT

Higherwood View

PL189JS

King Street

PL189SD

The Butts

PL189HH

Prospect Cottages

PL189GJ

Bakers Lane

PL178DH

Calstock

PL189QA

The Quay

PL178AH

Callington Road

PL189JH

Newbridge Hill

PL189LA

Masons Row

PL189HE

Calstock

PL189FS

Starling Lane

PL178BB

Calstock

PL189EP

Calstock

PL189HT

Rose Terrace

PL189HS

Fernleigh Terrace

PL189HF

Victoria Place

PL178JJ

Calstock

PL189PB

Laurel Cottage

PL189TE

Mawes Court

PL178DF

Nicholas Meadow

PL178DQ

Calstock

PL189QU

Tamar Place

Data Sources

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