Area Info for Callington (Cornwall)

Callington (Cornwall, UK)

Callington is a small town located in Cornwall, South West England. It is situated near the border with Devon and is known for its historic significance and scenic surroundings. The town has a rich history dating back to medieval times, with evidence of settlement and development over many centuries.

History

Historically, Callington was a centre for tin and copper mining, which contributed significantly to its development during the Industrial Revolution. The town's name is believed to derive from the Cornish words "Kelli" meaning grove or wood, and "Teg" meaning fair or festival, indicating its origins as a place of gathering or celebration.

Geography and Location

Callington is located approximately 10 miles west of Plymouth and about 8 miles east of Bodmin. It is situated on the edge of Bodmin Moor, offering picturesque views and access to outdoor activities. The town is well-connected by road, with the A390 passing through it, linking it to nearby towns and cities.

Community and Amenities

The town features a range of local amenities including shops, pubs, schools, and community centres. It has a vibrant local community with various events and activities held throughout the year. The historic parish church, St. Mary the Virgin, is a notable landmark within the town.

Economy and Industry

While historically reliant on mining, modern Callington's economy is diverse, including retail, services, and tourism. The surrounding countryside attracts visitors interested in exploring Cornwall's natural beauty and heritage.

Tourist Attractions and Activities

Visitors to Callington can enjoy exploring the nearby Bodmin Moor, walking trails, and historic sites. The town also serves as a gateway for exploring Cornwall's coast and countryside, making it a popular base for tourists seeking outdoor activities and cultural experiences.

Transport

Callington is accessible by road and has bus services connecting it to larger towns and cities. The nearest railway station is in Plymouth, providing further connectivity for travellers.
Education
School
Callington Primary School0.00 miles
24 Saltash Road, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 7EF
Callington Community College0.40 miles
Launceston Road, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 7DR
Harrowbarrow School2.49 miles
School Road, Harrowbarrow, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 8BQ
St Mellion CofE VA School2.60 miles
St Mellion, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6RN
St Dominic CofE VA School2.93 miles
St Dominic, St Dominick, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6SU
Stoke Climsland School3.30 miles
Stoke Climsland, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 8ND
Delaware Primary Academy3.97 miles
Drakewalls, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9EN
Quethiock CofE VA School4.09 miles
Quethiock, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3SQ
Pensilva Primary School4.36 miles
School Road, Pensilva, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 5PG
Chelfham Bere Alston4.55 miles
Bere Alston, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 7EX
Gunnislake Primary Academy4.58 miles
Chapel Street, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9NA
Calstock Community Primary School4.79 miles
Back Road, Calstock, Cornwall, PL18 9QL
Upton Cross Primary School5.12 miles
Upton Cross, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 5AX
Bere Alston Primary School5.37 miles
Station Road, Bere Alston, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 7AU
Sir Robert Geffery's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School5.53 miles
School Road, Landrake, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 5EA
Trekenner Community Primary School5.64 miles
Lezant, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9PH
Health
Clinic
Callington Community Clinic0.26 miles
Haye Road, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 7JJ
Liskeard Community Hospital6.63 miles
Clemo Road, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3XD
Specsavers Hearcare - Cornwall - Liskeard6.63 miles
Audiology Suite, Liskeard Community Hospital, Clemo Road, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3XD
Oak Tree Surgery6.69 miles
Clemo Road, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3XA
St Germans Surgery7.30 miles
Quay Lane Surgery, Old Quay Lane, St. Germans, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 5LH
Saltash Community Clinic7.50 miles
Callington Road, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6DL
Fore Street Osteopaths7.71 miles
163 Fore Street, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6AB
Tavistock Hospital7.72 miles
Spring Hill, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8LD
Saltash Audiology Centre (54 Fore St)7.78 miles
54 Fore Street, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6JL
Saltash St Barnabas7.79 miles
St. Barnabas Hospital, Higher Port View, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4BU
South Devon Osteopaths Ltd (Saint Barnabas Hospital)7.79 miles
Higher Port View, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4BU
Port View Surgery7.79 miles
Higher Port View, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4BU
St Barnabas Hospital7.79 miles
Higher Port View, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4BU
Specsavers Hearcare - Cornwall - Saltash7.82 miles
27-29 Fore Street, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6AF
Trevillis House7.96 miles
Lodge Hill, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 4EN
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Tavistock8.08 miles
Specsavers Opticians, 3 West Street, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8AD
GP
Callington Health Centre0.34 miles
Haye Road, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 7AW
Pensilva Health Centre4.26 miles
School Road, Pensilva, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 5RP
Gunnislake Health Centre4.64 miles
The Orchard, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9JZ
Abbey Surgery5.55 miles
Station Road, Bere Alston, PL20 7EJ
The Surgery5.55 miles
Station Road, Bere Alston, Devon, PL20 7EJ
Dr Jefferies and Partners6.67 miles
Oak Tree Surgery, Clemo Road, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3XA
Dr MOORE & partners7.30 miles
Quay Lane Surgery, Old Quay Lane, St.Germans, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 5LH
Dr Hargadon & Partners7.46 miles
Rosedean House Surgery, 8 Dean Street, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 4AQ
Dr COOK & partners7.50 miles
Saltash Health Centre, Callington Road, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6DL
Port View Surgery7.79 miles
Higher Port View, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4BU
Abbey Surgery7.84 miles
28 Plymouth Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8BU
Tavyside Health Centre8.10 miles
Abbey Rise, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9FD
Ernesettle Primary Care Centre8.18 miles
Ernesettle Green, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2ST
Knowle House Surgery8.59 miles
Harwood Avenue, Tamerton Foloit, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4NU
Stirling Road Surgery8.61 miles
Stirling Health Group, Stirling Road Surgery, Stirling Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 1PL
Chard Road Surgery8.65 miles
Chard Road Surgery, Chard Road, St. Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2UE
Hospital
Liskeard Community Hospital6.63 miles
Clemo Road, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3XD
Tavistock Community Hospital7.72 miles
Spring Hill, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8LD
St Barnabas Hospital7.79 miles
Higher Port View, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4BU
Launceston General Hospital9.04 miles
Link Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9JD
Nuffield Health, Plymouth Hospital10.44 miles
Derriford Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8BG
Derriford Hospital10.54 miles
Derriford Road, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8DH
Royal Eye Infirmary10.54 miles
Derriford Road, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8DH
Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre10.57 miles
20 Brest Road, Derriford, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5XP
Mount Gould Local Care Centre12.09 miles
200 Mount Gould Road, Mount Gould, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7PY
Lee Mill Hospital17.26 miles
Beech Road,, PL21 9HL
Fowey Hospital18.21 miles
Park Road, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1EE
Bodmin NHS Treatment Centre19.02 miles
Boundary Road, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 2QT
Okehampton Hospital21.66 miles
Cavell Way, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1PN
Holsworthy Hospital21.99 miles
Dobles Lane, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6JQ
St Austell Community Hospital23.53 miles
Porthpean Road, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL26 6AD
Stratton Hospital24.42 miles
Hospital Road, Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9BP
Pharmacy
Lloydspharmacy0.17 miles
17-18 Fore Street, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 7AE
Gunnislake Pharmacy4.64 miles
Gunnislake Health Centre, The Orchard, Gunnislake, PL18 9JZ
Ir Peacock Chemist5.64 miles
The Pharmacy, 3 Fore Street, Bere Alston, Devon, PL20 7AA
Lloydspharmacy7.23 miles
139 Callington Road, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6EB
Day Lewis Plc7.34 miles
4 Pike Street, The Parade, Liskeard, PL14 3JE
Boots7.40 miles
21-22 Bay Tree Hill, Liskeard, PL14 4BG
Saltash Pharmacy7.70 miles
6 Regal House, Fore Street, Saltash, PL12 6JR
Boots7.75 miles
124 Fore Street, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6JW
Lloydspharmacy7.82 miles
19 Fore Street, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6AF
Tavyside Pharmacy8.01 miles
Abbey Rise, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9BB
Day Lewis Plc8.07 miles
81 West Street, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8AQ
Morrisons Pharmacy8.12 miles
Plymouth Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9AA
Boots8.19 miles
5 - 6 Duke Street, Tavistock, PL19 0BA
The Co-Operative Pharmacy8.19 miles
7 Hornchurch Road, Ernsettle, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2TQ
The Co-Operative Pharmacy8.61 miles
St.Budeaux Health Centre, Stirling Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 1PE
Boots8.65 miles
Chard Road Health Centre, Chard Road, St Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2UE
Leisure
Park
KIT HILL1.74 miles
COTEHELE (Grade II* Listed)3.78 miles
ENDSLEIGH (Grade I Listed)5.64 miles
PORT ELIOT (Grade I Listed)6.68 miles
CATCHFRENCH (Grade II Listed)6.85 miles
TAMAR VALLEY7.39 miles
LOPWELL DAM7.51 miles
TAVISTOCK VIADUCT WALK7.77 miles
GOLITHA FALLS8.50 miles
BUDSHEAD WOOD8.58 miles
ANTONY (Grade II* Listed)8.78 miles
CANN WOODS8.82 miles
SEATON VALLEY NORTH9.08 miles
WHITLEIGH WOOD9.26 miles
WOODLAND WOOD VALLEY9.31 miles
SEATON9.38 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Callington0.12 miles
Callington, PL17 7BE
SPAR Callington0.18 miles
Spar, 21 Fore Street, Cornwall, PL17 7AD
Tesco Callington (Superstore)0.40 miles
Tavistock Rd, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 7RD
Nisa Local4.19 miles
Nisa Local - Pearces Service Station, Drakewalls, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9EE
Pensilva Stores4.36 miles
Higher Road, Pensilva Liskeard Cornwall PL14 5NQ
Gunnislake Stores4.67 miles
17 Fore Street, Gunnislake Cornwall PL18 9BN
Costcutter Saltash5.07 miles
The Elms, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6PW
Co-op Yelverton5.63 miles
Bere Alston, PL20 7AD
SPAR Walters6.01 miles
Central Stores, Menheniot, Cornwall, PL14 3QR
Waitrose Saltash6.50 miles
Tamar View, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6LD
SPAR Callington Road6.73 miles
Tamar Filling Station, Callington Road, Cornwall, PL12 6LF
ALDI 1 Charter Way6.75 miles
Liskeard, PL14 3XA
Lidl Saltash6.76 miles
Gilston Road, Saltash, PL12 6TW
ASDA Tamar Click & Collect6.79 miles
Texaco Garage Tamar, Carkeel Roundabout, Tamar, PL12 6LF
Addington Service Station6.95 miles
Callington Road, Liskeard Cornwall PL14 3HD
Morrisons Liskeard6.97 miles
Horningtops, Plymouth Road, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3PR
Transport
Airport
Plymouth City Airport10.39 miles
Newquay St Mawgan Airport30.65 miles
Bus Stop
Primary School (S)0.03 miles
Primary School (N)0.04 miles
Saltash Road Car Park (E)0.11 miles
Caradon Close (S)0.12 miles
Caradon Close (N)0.13 miles
Westover Road (W)0.15 miles
Southern Road (E)0.15 miles
New Road (N)0.16 miles
Southern Road (W)0.16 miles
Wi Hall (SW)0.16 miles
St Germans Road (NE)0.17 miles
New Road (N)0.17 miles
St Germans Road (SW)0.17 miles
Westover Road (S)0.21 miles
Lansdowne Road (W)0.21 miles
Elm Close (W)0.22 miles
Ferry Port
Torpoint Ferry Terminal10.17 miles
Devonport Ferry Terminal10.33 miles
Plymouth Stonehouse Ferry Terminal11.42 miles
Cremyll Mount Edgcumbe Ferry Landing11.46 miles
Plymouth Ferry Terminal11.66 miles
Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage12.23 miles
Plymouth Mount Batten Ferry Landing12.59 miles
Newton Ferrers Ferry Landing17.29 miles
Warren Point Ferry Landing17.34 miles
Noss Mayo Ferry Landing17.42 miles
Bodinnick Ferry Landing17.84 miles
Fowey Custom House Quay Ferry Landing17.93 miles
Fowey Town Quay Ferry Landing18.19 miles
Fowey Ferry Landing18.37 miles
Polruan Ferry Landing18.45 miles
Cockleridge Ham Ferry Landing24.60 miles
Railway Station
Gunnislake Rail Station4.26 miles
Calstock Rail Station4.60 miles
Bere Alston Rail Station5.08 miles
Menheniot Rail Station6.66 miles
Bere Ferrers Rail Station6.74 miles
St Germans Rail Station7.37 miles
Liskeard Rail Station7.82 miles
Saltash Rail Station7.93 miles
Coombe Junction Halt (Rail Station)8.32 miles
St Keyne Wishing Well Halt (Rail Station)8.52 miles
St Budeaux Victoria Road Rail Station8.80 miles
St Budeaux Ferry Road Rail Station8.85 miles
Causeland Rail Station9.41 miles
Keyham Rail Station9.67 miles
Dockyard (Plymouth) Rail Station10.20 miles
Sandplace Rail Station10.32 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (PL17 7E*)
Number of Properties in Catchment344
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
89, LISKEARD ROAD

CALLINGTON
CORNWALL
PL17 7HH		£525,000
2025-06-03
detached
freehold
18, TAVISTOCK ROAD

CALLINGTON
CORNWALL
PL17 7DT		£165,000
2025-05-21
terraced
freehold
TRELOWARREN COURT (3), LISKEARD ROAD

CALLINGTON
CORNWALL
PL17 7TB		£435,000
2025-05-19
detached
freehold
4, TRASDEVES ORCHARD

CALLINGTON
CORNWALL
PL17 7BJ		£225,000
2025-05-19
terraced
freehold
WESTON HOUSE, HAYE ROAD

CALLINGTON
CORNWALL
PL17 7JJ		£425,000
2025-04-24
detached
freehold
23, CORONATION ROAD

CALLINGTON
CORNWALL
PL17 7BX		£216,500
2025-04-11
semidetached
freehold
58, BOCONNOC AVENUE

CALLINGTON
CORNWALL
PL17 7TW		£260,000
2025-03-26
semidetached
freehold
27, BAL ROAD

CALLINGTON
CORNWALL
PL17 7FR		£375,000
2025-03-14
detached (New)
freehold
125, BROADMEAD

CALLINGTON
CORNWALL
PL17 7DE		£252,000
2025-03-07
detached
freehold
5, WHITEFORD CLOSE

CALLINGTON
CORNWALL
PL17 7TU		£250,000
2025-03-07
semidetached
freehold
18, WERRINGTON DRIVE

CALLINGTON
CORNWALL
PL17 7TF		£250,000
2025-01-29
semidetached
freehold
13, GLEBE MEWS

CALLINGTON
CORNWALL
PL17 7FU		£84,000
2024-11-22
terraced
leasehold
21, BAL ROAD

CALLINGTON
CORNWALL
PL17 7FR		£362,495
2024-10-25
detached (New)
freehold
1, CARADON CLOSE

CALLINGTON
CORNWALL
PL17 7HF		£337,000
2024-10-24
detached
freehold
17, CHAPEL MEADOW

CALLINGTON
CORNWALL
PL17 7FX		£355,000
2025-03-13
terraced
freehold
12, AYSSHTON GARDENS

CALLINGTON
CORNWALL
PL17 7DW		£395,000
2025-03-06
detached
freehold
5, CARADON CLOSE

CALLINGTON
CORNWALL
PL17 7HF		£394,500
2025-03-06
detached
freehold
26, CORONATION ROAD

CALLINGTON
CORNWALL
PL17 7BX		£193,500
2025-02-21
semidetached
freehold
17, WESTOVER ROAD

CALLINGTON
CORNWALL
PL17 7HD		£360,000
2025-02-17
detached
freehold
23, ST MARYS ROAD

CALLINGTON
CORNWALL
PL17 7FH		£387,500
2025-01-17
detached
freehold
2, KIBBLE WAY

CALLINGTON
CORNWALL
PL17 7FT		£399,995
2024-10-03
detached (New)
freehold
17, BAL ROAD

CALLINGTON
CORNWALL
PL17 7FR		£379,995
2024-08-23
detached (New)
freehold
19, BAL ROAD

CALLINGTON
CORNWALL
PL17 7FR		£370,000
2024-06-17
detached (New)
freehold
7, TRELAWNEY ROAD

CALLINGTON
CORNWALL
PL17 7EE		£282,500
2025-01-08
semidetached
freehold
33, BOCONNOC AVENUE

CALLINGTON
CORNWALL
PL17 7TN		£265,000
2024-12-18
detached
freehold
1, GRENVILLE CLOSE

CALLINGTON
CORNWALL
PL17 7LA		£324,000
2024-12-09
detached
freehold
6, TRELAWNEY ROAD

CALLINGTON
CORNWALL
PL17 7EE		£275,700
2024-12-09
detached
freehold
12, WERRINGTON DRIVE

CALLINGTON
CORNWALL
PL17 7TF		£311,500
2024-11-29
detached
freehold
55, CORONATION ROAD

CALLINGTON
CORNWALL
PL17 7BX		£205,000
2024-11-29
semidetached
freehold
23, TAVISTOCK ROAD

CALLINGTON
CORNWALL
PL17 7BG		£210,000
2024-11-18
detached
freehold
129, BROADMEAD

CALLINGTON
CORNWALL
PL17 7DE		£280,000
2024-08-16
semidetached
freehold
29, BAL ROAD

CALLINGTON
CORNWALL
PL17 7FR		£386,995
2024-07-15
detached (New)
freehold
2, CHAPEL STREET

CALLINGTON
CORNWALL
PL17 7BL		£137,000
2024-06-14
terraced
freehold
25, BAL ROAD

CALLINGTON
CORNWALL
PL17 7FR		£399,995
2024-06-04
detached (New)
freehold
31, BAL ROAD

CALLINGTON
CORNWALL
PL17 7FR		£384,995
2024-04-26
detached (New)
freehold
3, KIBBLE WAY

CALLINGTON
CORNWALL
PL17 7FT		£309,995
2024-04-19
detached (New)
freehold
23, BAL ROAD

CALLINGTON
CORNWALL
PL17 7FR		£380,000
2024-03-28
detached (New)
freehold
4, BARSBUTTEL ROAD

CALLINGTON
CORNWALL
PL17 7FP		£345,000
2024-03-28
detached (New)
freehold
4, KIBBLE WAY

CALLINGTON
CORNWALL
PL17 7FT		£300,000
2024-11-01
detached
freehold
6, WERRINGTON DRIVE

CALLINGTON
CORNWALL
PL17 7TF		£300,000
2024-10-25
detached
freehold
5, BAL ROAD

CALLINGTON
CORNWALL
PL17 7FR		£287,500
2024-10-18
semidetached
freehold
28, WESTOVER ROAD

CALLINGTON
CORNWALL
PL17 7HD		£299,950
2024-10-16
detached
freehold
24, LANSDOWNE ROAD

CALLINGTON
CORNWALL
PL17 7HB		£335,000
2024-10-04
detached
freehold
51, BROADMEAD

CALLINGTON
CORNWALL
PL17 7DD		£235,000
2024-10-02
semidetached
freehold
139, BROADMEAD

CALLINGTON
CORNWALL
PL17 7DE		£265,000
2024-09-13
semidetached
freehold
25, WESTOVER ROAD

CALLINGTON
CORNWALL
PL17 7HD		£315,000
2024-09-11
detached
freehold
4, HAYE ROAD

CALLINGTON
CORNWALL
PL17 7JJ		£170,000
2024-09-03
terraced
freehold
11, BUCCAS WAY

CALLINGTON
CORNWALL
PL17 7FN		£365,000
2024-08-23
detached
freehold
9, BAL ROAD

CALLINGTON
CORNWALL
PL17 7FR		£293,000
2024-08-06
semidetached
freehold
8, COTEHELE CLOSE

CALLINGTON
CORNWALL
PL17 7TP		£460,000
2024-08-02
detached
freehold
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