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Tavistock

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About

Tavistock is a market town in West Devon, located on the River Taffy near the edge of Dartmoor National Park. The town has a historic center with granite buildings, including the 19th-century town hall and the remains of a Benedictine abbey. Tavistock’s economy has traditionally been linked to mining, agriculture, and local trade, with a weekly market still held in the town square.

The area is surrounded by rural landscapes, with Dartmoor providing opportunities for hiking and outdoor activities. Tavistock is connected to Plymouth via the A386, making it accessible while retaining a quiet, small-town atmosphere. The town has schools, shops, and community facilities, serving both residents and visitors exploring the nearby moorland.

Area overview

On average Tavistock has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Tavistock is £44,300 per year. There are 7 schools in Tavistock: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

4/10

Social housing

10%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Tavistock Population

12,669

Population density

952.9 per km²

Demographics

British

12,023

94.88%

Other White

281

2.22%

Irish

0.58%

Chinese

0.34%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.34%

Total population: 12,672

Housing

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 203 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Tavistock area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,500 up to £925,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	67	£442,500	£268,100	£364,000	£513,500	£738,500
Flats	43	£162,500	£98,875	£130,000	£207,500	£344,600
Semi-Detached	41	£290,000	£182,500	£247,000	£390,000	£610,000
Terraced	52	£254,500	£184,550	£211,875	£304,000	£380,000

10 years price trend in Tavistock

All postcodes in Tavistock

PL191EU

Tavistock

PL198AG

Chapel Street

PL198DB

Tavistock

PL198FR

Cowslip Avenue

PL198FT

Tavistock

PL198LL

Bolt House Close

PL199AF

Down Park Drive

PL199BZ

Tiddy Brook Road

PL199ED

Church Hill

PL199JB

Mount Tavy Road

PL199DA

Oak Tree Lane

PL191FH

Tavistock

PL190AR

Parkwood Road

PL190EA

Glanville Road

PL190EH

Buddle Close

PL199BU

Church Lea

PL198AD

Market Street

PL198AE

Canal Road

PL198DN

Cramber Close

PL198FP

Poppy Close

PL198HH

Plymouth Road

PL198RE

Frobisher Way

PL199QN

Tavistock

PL191SG

Tavistock

PL190ER

Redmoor Close

PL190JQ

Kilworthy Road

PL198EL

Crease Lane

PL198EH

Callington Road

PL198FQ

Poppy Close

PL198LH

New Launceston Road

PL198LF

Watts Road

PL198QH

New Launceston Road

PL199BG

Whitchurch Road

PL199BX

Newtake Road

PL199FX

Kestrel Park

PL199HJ

Grove Park

PL199HL

Green Hill

PL191TB

Tavistock

PL190BU

Bedford Square

PL190AW

Kilworthy Hill

PL190BG

Elbow Lane

PL190DP

Bannawell Street

PL190DT

King Street

PL190PN

Manor Close

PL190RH

Parkwood Road

PL199JE

Mount Tavy Road

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail