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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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 5 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

Median price£283,875
Price per sq ft£310
Sales (last 12 months)214
Typical range (middle 50%)£206K – £385K

Based on 214 recent sales, the median property price is £283,875 (about £310 per square foot) in Tavistock area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £925,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Tavistock over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached63£430,000£346
Semi-Detached50£295,000£305
Terraced59£240,000£271
Flats42£156,250£274

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Tavistock

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tavistock.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£340,250£149,950£199,950£180,000
2017£325,000£140,000£197,500£173,000
2018£330,551£135,000£228,750£213,500
2019£362,500£148,000£225,000£175,000
2020£376,000£218,950£245,000£210,000
2021£412,000£164,500£252,000£235,000
2022£409,995£158,975£315,500£246,250
2023£429,995£185,000£295,000£235,000
2024£416,500£165,000£281,000£256,000
2025£440,000£157,000£286,250£237,500
2026£285,000£156,250£327,500£240,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tavistock.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tavistock.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£265£217£215£195
2017£260£231£231£225
2018£273£226£242£226
2019£276£237£242£237
2020£289£305£273£261
2021£305£257£273£249
2022£329£276£298£310
2023£362£273£323£275
2024£336£260£301£305
2025£346£265£303£278
2026£358£274£311£263
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tavistock.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Tavistock in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.