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About

Tavistock sits within the valley of the River Taffy, a stannary town historically central to the region's tin mining industry. Its layout and character are defined by this past, with the former Tavistock Canal and the substantial remains of the Bedford Estate shaping the town's granite architecture and open market spaces. The area is governed by the Tamar Valley's geography, creating a distinct landscape of wooded riverbanks and upland fringe.

The Pannier Market operates under a historic covered structure, serving as a consistent focus for local commerce and community interaction. Surrounding the town, the open moorland of Dartmoor National Park begins to rise, influencing the local climate and providing extensive common grazing land. This transition from ordered town to open moor is a defining characteristic of the immediate area.

Area overview

On average Tavistock has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48 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 per household in Tavistock is £49,076 per year. There are 7 schools in Tavistock: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Tavistock is home to around 12,669 people, with a population density of about 952.9 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
9.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Tavistock Population
12,669
Population density
952.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.71(-17%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.68(-42%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.95(+7%)
Other theft
4.34(-23%)
Shoplifting
4.1(-38%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,023
94.88%
Other White
281
2.22%
Irish
73
0.58%
Chinese
43
0.34%
White and Asian (mixed)
43
0.34%
Total population: 12,672

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,759
35.26%
Level 3 (A level)
1,783
16.72%
No qualifications
1,579
14.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,566
14.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
985
9.24%
Total 16+ residents: 10,661

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,684
46.03%
Owns with a mortgage
1,363
23.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
895
15.35%
Other social rented
569
9.76%
Social rents from council
146
2.5%
Total households: 5,831

Property prices in Tavistock

Based on 225 recent sales, the median property price is £287,000 in Tavistock area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,025,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Tavistock 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced62£240,000
Flats48£155,000
Detached71£440,000
Semi-Detached44£290,000

10 years median price trend in Tavistock

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

All postcodes in Tavistock

PL198FE

Grenville Meadow

PL199AZ

Pixon Lane

PL190DB

Market Street

PL198HL

Limes Lane

PL198AU

Plymouth Road

PL199BE

Whitchurch Road

PL199HT

Walkham Close

PL190DD

Market Street

PL190HE

Brook Street

PL190FR

Emma Grove

PL199EY

Abbey Place

PL199HR

Tavy Road

PL190AQ

Bedford Square

PL198QH

Launceston Road

PL198AZ

Bedford Place

PL198YG

Tavistock South West

PL198EW

Crease Lane

PL199JF

Mount Tavy Road

PL199PS

Church Lea

PL199AF

Down Road

PL198AQ

West Street

PL190DT

King Street

PL199BN

Mohuns Park

PL199NL

Sycamore Avenue

PL199HJ

Grove Park

PL198EU

Uplands

PL198RG

Carmel Gardens

PL191FW

Tavistock South West

PL199FQ

Woodpecker Way

PL199JQ

Pew Tor Close

PL198LU

Sunway Close

PL198ES

Uplands

PL199JL

Mount Tavy Road

PL198EA

Ralphs Court

PL199AX

Crelake Close

PL190EG

Buddle Close

PL198ND

Howard Close

PL190BG

Elbow Lane

PL190HJ

Parkwood Road

PL191FQ

Tavistock South West

PL198HJ

Beadle Court

PL199DS

Plymouth Road

PL190AU

Drake Road

PL191EE

Tavistock South West

PL190ET

Edgcumbe Drive

PL190JR

Tavistock North

PL198FP

Honeysuckle Drive

PL190AD

Bedford Square

PL198FT

Bramble Avenue

PL199NH

Rowan Close

PL191FZ

Tavistock South West

PL199FT

Skylark Rise

PL198ED

Maudlins Park

PL199PT

Friars Walk

PL191SG

Tavistock North

PL199DG

Priory Close

PL198NH

Mill Hill Lane

PL199DW

Beech Close

PL198BY

Plymouth Road

PL199PX

Fern Meadow

PL191SX

Tavistock North

PL198BH

Meadow Brook

PL190DN

Bannawell Street

PL190FL

Carpenter Way

PL190RB

Roland Bailey Gardens

PL199DJ

Priory Close

PL190HW

The Nook

PL199FW

Kingfisher Close

PL198EZ

Abbotsfield

PL190NS

Rowden Wood Road

PL191TA

Tavistock North

PL198JY

West Street

PL198ER

Monksmead

PL198AE

Canal Road

PL190EJ

Drake Road

PL198LD

Spring Hill

PL190LD

Dancy Mews

PL199FG

Marshall Road

PL190AP

Abbey Court

PL198FR

Cowslip Avenue

PL191FJ

Tavistock South West

PL199HF

Deer Park Road

PL199JB

Mount Tavy Road

PL198GD

Kings Tor Drive

PL190NU

Rowden Wood Road

PL199NZ

Priory Gardens

PL198LE

Spring Hill

PL191SA

Tavistock North

PL190BU

Bedford Square

PL198HB

Greensway Road

PL198GT

Brentor Place

PL199LN

Aspen Close

PL190AA

Abbey Place

PL199AB

Westmoor Park

PL198DG

Tavistock South West

PL190JW

Old Exeter Road

PL199AS

Abbey Rise

PL199SA

Bluebell Way

PL191FU

Tavistock South West

PL190BD

Pepper Street

Data Sources

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