About Tavistock

Tavistock is a market town located in Devon, England, within the PL19 postcode area. It lies on the banks of the River Tavy and is surrounded by the natural beauty of Dartmoor National Park. The town is known for its historic architecture, including the impressive Tavistock Abbey ruins and the 19th-century Town Hall. Tavistock's market, which has been in operation since the 12th century, offers a variety of local produce and goods, providing a glimpse into the town's community spirit. Visitors can explore a range of shops, cafes, and restaurants, making it a pleasant place to spend time. The town also hosts several annual events, including festivals that celebrate local culture and traditions. Tavistock serves as a convenient base for those wishing to explore the surrounding moorland and enjoy outdoor activities such as walking and cycling.

Local Government

District West Devon
County Devon
Ward Tavistock North
Constituency Torridge and West Devon
Parish Tavistock
Region South West

Property Prices 3,099 sales

Average Price £332K
£6K — £5.55M
Detached £436K 1,132
Semi £295K 572
Terraced £239K 664
Flat £184K 537

Nearest Train Stations 3 stations

Calstock Train Station 4.8 miles
Bere Alston Train Station 5.4 miles
Bere Ferrers Train Station 7.1 miles

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

13 Primary
1 Secondary
St Rumon's Church of England (VC) Infants School Primary 152 yards St Peter's Church of England (VA) Junior School Primary 0.2 miles Tavistock Primary & Nursery School Primary 0.7 miles Tavistock College Secondary 0.9 miles Whitchurch Community Primary School Primary 1 miles Gulworthy Primary School Primary 2.6 miles Lamerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary 2.7 miles Mary Tavy and Brentor Community Primary School Primary 3.1 miles Horrabridge Primary & Nursery School Primary 3.5 miles Gunnislake Primary Academy Primary 3.8 miles St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Primary 3.9 miles Lady Modiford's Church of England Primary School Primary 4.2 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Whitchurch 0.9 miles Wilminstone 1.4 miles Brook 1.4 miles Middlemoor 1.4 miles Millhill 1.9 miles Lumburn 2 miles Grenofen 2 miles Chaddlehanger 2.2 miles Moortown 2.6 miles Peter Tavy 2.6 miles Rushford 2.8 miles Lamerton 2.8 miles

Streets in PL19 30 shown View all streets

A386 15 A390 6 Abbey Place 6 Abbotsfield Crescent 3 Alder Road 1 Anderton Court 2 Anderton Lane 1 Aspen Close 1 B3257 2 B3357 3 B3362 9 Bal Lane 3 Bannawell Street 3 Barley Market Street 2 Battery Lane 2 Beadle Court 1 Bedford United Trail 1 Beech Close 1 Birchwood Close 1 Blanchdown Drive 2 Bluebell Way 2 Bolt House Close 2 Boughthayes 2 Branson Park 1 Bray Close 1 Brentor Road 1 Brook Lane 3 Brook Street 4 Buctor Park 1 Buddle Close 2

Postcodes in PL19 50 shown View all postcodes

PL19 0AA PL19 0AB PL19 0AD PL19 0AE PL19 0AG PL19 0AH PL19 0AL PL19 0AN PL19 0AP PL19 0AQ PL19 0AR PL19 0AS PL19 0AU PL19 0AW PL19 0AX PL19 0AZ PL19 0BA PL19 0BD PL19 0BG PL19 0BH PL19 0BJ PL19 0BN PL19 0BQ PL19 0BT PL19 0BU PL19 0BW PL19 0BY PL19 0BZ PL19 0DA PL19 0DB PL19 0DD PL19 0DE PL19 0DF PL19 0DG PL19 0DH PL19 0DJ PL19 0DL PL19 0DN PL19 0DP PL19 0DQ PL19 0DR PL19 0DS PL19 0DT PL19 0DU PL19 0DW PL19 0DX PL19 0DY PL19 0DZ PL19 0EA PL19 0EB

Notable & Famous People from Tavistock 3 people

Andy Hicks
Snooker player
English snooker player
Angela Mudge
Skyrunner
Skyrunner
John Surman
Composer
British saxophonist and clarinetist