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Tavistock South West

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About

Tavistock South West ward encompasses the western residential neighbourhoods of the historic market town. The area is primarily characterised by housing developments and local amenities that serve the community. It includes areas around the Whitchurch Road and Grenofen Road, extending towards the rural boundary. The landscape begins to transition towards the open moorland that defines much of West Devon's surrounding countryside.

A notable local feature is the presence of the Tavistock Canal, a historic industrial waterway running through parts of the ward. This canal, originally built for copper mining transport, now provides a recreational route. The ward's layout connects directly to the town centre while maintaining a distinct residential character, with schools and community facilities situated within its boundaries.

Area overview

On average Tavistock South West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Tavistock South West is £49,076 per year. There are 3 schools in Tavistock South West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Tavistock South West is home to around 3,294 people, with a population density of about 1,237.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Tavistock South West Population
3,294
Population density
1,237 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.61(+55%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.57(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.14(+87%)
Other theft
7.89(+40%)
Public order
5.16(-21%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,138
95.29%
Other White
56
1.7%
White and Asian (mixed)
14
0.43%
Irish
14
0.43%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
13
0.39%
Total population: 3,293

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
677
25.34%
Level 3 (A level)
538
20.13%
No qualifications
450
16.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
414
15.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
311
11.64%
Total 16+ residents: 2,672

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
546
36.25%
Owns with a mortgage
372
24.7%
Other social rented
237
15.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
236
15.67%
Social rents from council
49
3.25%
Total households: 1,506

Property prices in Tavistock South West

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Tavistock South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £595,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Tavistock South West 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 Tavistock South West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£367,000
Flats15£162,500
Semi-Detached22£267,500
Terraced20£220,000

10 years median price trend in Tavistock South West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tavistock South West.

All postcodes in Tavistock South West

PL191FQ

Tavistock South West

PL198GP

Vixen Tor Road

PL198EY

Abbotsfield Crescent

PL199FD

Abbey Rise

PL198HF

Eningdale Road

PL198BP

Mitre Close

PL199NH

Rowan Close

PL199FH

Tavistock South West

PL198GS

Heckwood Tor Lane

PL198WZ

Tavistock South West

PL199LL

Maple Close

PL199FR

Goldfinch Gardens

PL199BA

Brook Lane

PL198EQ

Highbank Close

PL190XJ

Tavistock South West

PL198DT

Ransum Way

PL199LN

Aspen Close

PL199AU

Crelake Villas

PL199JH

Willow Road

PL198FE

Grenville Meadow

Data Sources

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