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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

PL198GE

Foggintor Grove

PL198GS

Heckwood Tor Lane

PL198RF

Manor Way

PL198LS

Inswell Court

PL190EW

Trelawny Road

PL190BW

Market Road

PL198RE

Frobisher Way

PL199EX

Anderton Court

PL190FW

Abbey Place

PL198EX

Abbotsfield Close

PL199AL

Milton Crescent

PL190JJ

Old Exeter Road

PL198FS

Cornflower Way

PL190HZ

College Avenue

PL198AA

Church Lane

PL190JH

Tavistock North

PL198BX

Plymouth Road

PL198LL

Bolt House Close

PL198EP

Buctor Park

PL198NG

Launceston Road

PL198FB

Chapel Street

PL198GG

Sharpitor Lane

PL198LP

Peryn Road

PL190AB

Abbey Place

PL199AA

Westmoor Park

PL198LY

Old Launceston Road

PL199RE

Whitchurch Road

PL191FR

Tavistock South West

PL198LH

Launceston Road

PL199JJ

Chestnut Close

PL190EU

Wyatts Lane

PL198FD

Canons Gate

PL198BB

Plymouth Road

PL199FY

Buzzard Road

PL199ET

Brook Lane

PL199AW

Downlea

PL190JP

Old Exeter Road

PL198BW

Deacons Green

PL199HS

Tavy Road

PL198BN

Deacons Green

PL199EZ

Oak Road

PL191SY

Tavistock North

PL198AJ

West Street

PL199JD

Violet Lane

PL199AN

Green Lane

PL199HQ

Deer Park Crescent

PL199DQ

Whitchurch Road

PL190EQ

The Dell

PL191SD

Tavistock North

Data Sources

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