Living in Tavistock
Tavistock is a small town in Devon.
Tavistock is a small town. It is known for its strong high street, walking and green space. It is an ancient stannary situated on the River Tavy, from which its name derives. At the 2011 census, the…
Where is Tavistock?
- Type of place
- Town
- County
- Devon
- Region
- South West
- Nation
- England
Tavistock at a glance
- Schools: Typical school performance
- Safety: Insufficient local crime evidence
- Affordability: Around average for the region
- Typical sale price: around £278k (median of 746 sales across the built-up area)
What Tavistock is known for
- Strong high street
- Walking & green space
- Riverfront
Frequently asked questions
What is Tavistock like to live in?
Tavistock is a small town. It is known for its strong high street, walking and green space. It is an ancient stannary situated on the River Tavy, from which its name derives. School performance here is typical for the nation and everyday shops and services are on the doorstep. Police-recorded street crime was 51.6 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026.
What is Tavistock known for?
Tavistock is known for strong high street, walking & green space, riverfront.
Is Tavistock good for families?
Families in Tavistock have 5 rated schools within reach and easy access to parks and open countryside. Police-recorded street crime was 51.6 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Tavistock is safer or less safe than similar places.
Who is Tavistock likely to suit?
Tavistock may suit people who value 5 rated schools within reach, easy access to parks and open countryside and everyday shops and services on the doorstep. Whether it suits a particular household also depends on its budget and regular journeys.
What are the schools like in Tavistock?
School performance here is typical for the nation. Tavistock has 5 rated schools within reach.
Is Tavistock a safe place to live?
Police-recorded street crime was 51.6 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Tavistock is safer or less safe than similar places.
How expensive is Tavistock?
Homes in Tavistock typically sell for around £278k, which is around average for the region. Median of 746 recorded sales across postcodes in the built-up area (HM Land Registry Price Paid).
Where is Tavistock?
Tavistock is a small town in Devon, England.
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Data last updated 2026-07-23.