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Chelston, Cockington & Livermead

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About

Chelston is a residential neighbourhood situated on a hillside overlooking Torbay, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian villas. Its streets, like Old Mill Road, offer elevated views across the water. The area functions primarily as a quiet, established residential district with local shops and services concentrated along its main roads, providing for daily needs.

To the west, Cockington presents a stark contrast as a conserved village within the borough, centred around a thatched pub, a forge, and a historic manor house with extensive country parkland. Adjacent Livermead is a coastal strip known for its seawall promenade and access to a sandy beach, with several hotels facing directly onto the shoreline, marking a clear transition from inland greenery to the seaside.

Area overview

On average Chelston, Cockington & Livermead has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chelston, Cockington & Livermead is £52,232 per year. There are 6 schools in Chelston, Cockington & Livermead: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). Chelston, Cockington & Livermead is home to around 11,286 people, with a population density of about 1,543.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chelston, Cockington & Livermead Population
11,286
Population density
1,543 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.24(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.21(-39%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.2(-5%)
Other theft
4.87(-13%)
Shoplifting
3.72(-44%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,247
90.82%
Other White
424
3.76%
Indian
123
1.09%
Irish
89
0.79%
White and Asian (mixed)
71
0.63%
Total population: 11,283

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,784
30.25%
Level 3 (A level)
1,620
17.6%
No qualifications
1,511
16.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,460
15.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
986
10.72%
Total 16+ residents: 9,202

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,932
40.36%
Owns with a mortgage
1,416
29.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,048
21.89%
Other social rented
249
5.2%
Other forms of private rent
96
2.01%
Total households: 4,787

Property prices in Chelston, Cockington & Livermead

Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £258,750 in Chelston, Cockington & Livermead area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,756 up to £740,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chelston, Cockington & Livermead in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chelston, Cockington & Livermead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£525,000
Flats26£198,500
Semi-Detached36£292,500
Terraced45£227,500

10 years median price trend in Chelston, Cockington & Livermead

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chelston, Cockington & Livermead.

All postcodes in Chelston, Cockington & Livermead

TQ26DB

Queensway

TQ26SQ

Nut Bush Lane

TQ26RZ

Nut Bush Lane

TQ26UX

Old Paignton Road

TQ26LF

Nut Bush Lane

TQ26DF

Queensway

TQ26DS

Grenville Avenue

TQ26EF

Sherwell Park Road

TQ26EL

Sherwell Valley Road

TQ26JF

Walnut Lane

TQ26JZ

Cornacre Road

TQ26UD

Chiltern Close

TQ26UQ

Mendip Road

TQ25LQ

Avenue Road

TQ26AF

Mallock Road

TQ26FA

Torbay Road

TQ26JN

Drake Avenue

TQ26NZ

Rathmore Road

TQ26TR

Stoneleigh Drive

TQ26UP

Broadpark Road

TQ26AD

Mallock Road

TQ26AY

Goshen Road

TQ26DT

Grenville Avenue

TQ26JU

Courtland Road

TQ26NE

Sherwell Rise South

TQ26PB

Rousdown Road

TQ26AQ

Innerbrook Road

TQ26BY

Queensway

TQ26JB

Burridge Road

TQ26NJ

Highland Road

TQ26QR

Hennapyn Road

TQ26QZ

Wheatridge Lane

TQ26RA

Wheatridge Lane

TQ26SH

Forgeway Close

TQ26SW

The Headlands

TQ26TN

Barnfield Road

TQ26AL

Pilmuir Avenue

TQ26LX

Sherwell Hill

TQ26TE

Mead Road

TQ26UU

Broadpark Road

TQ26HY

St Matthews Road

TQ26QS

Cockington Lane

TQ26RG

Torbay Road

TQ26UL

Purbeck Avenue

TQ27DY

Shiphay Lane

TQ26AS

Millbrook Villas

TQ26PF

Solsbro Road

TQ26RP

Herbert Road

TQ26UH

Quantocks Road

TQ26AN

Sanford Road

TQ26EJ

Sherwell Valley Road

TQ26HW

Old Mill Road

TQ26PR

Meadow Road

TQ26JS

Courtland Road

TQ26XA

Cockington Lane

TQ26LD

Nut Bush Lane

TQ26LW

Burridge Avenue

TQ26EY

Sherwell Valley Road

TQ26PE

Solsbro Road

TQ26QW

Monterey Close

TQ26SF

Nut Bush Lane

TQ26BB

Goshen Road

TQ26DL

Raleigh Avenue

TQ26JP

Armada Crescent

TQ26NA

Burridge Road

TQ26NG

Sherwell Rise South

TQ26DQ

Marlowe Close

TQ26DY

Queensway

TQ25LW

Crownhill Park

TQ26SP

Manscombe Road

TQ27JH

Marldon Road

TQ26EN

Sherwell Valley Road

TQ26HA

Coach House Lane

TQ26JA

St Matthews Road

TQ26LN

Burridge Road

TQ26ND

Bramble Close

TQ26SG

Nut Bush Lane

TQ26UJ

Broadpark Road

TQ26DG

Queensway Close

TQ26PA

Walnut Road

TQ26PG

Old Mill Road

TQ26PX

Chelston Road

TQ26QH

Torbay Road

TQ26QJ

Torbay Road

TQ26SR

Manscombe Road

TQ27EA

Shiphay Avenue

TQ26NX

Rathmore Road

TQ26ST

Manscombe Road

TQ26JW

Upper Cockington Lane

TQ26LP

Boundary Road

TQ26PP

Old Mill Road

TQ26TW

Barnfield Road

TQ26BS

Gilbert Close

TQ26LL

Marcombe Road

TQ26LS

Sherwell Hill

TQ26NT

Hennapyn Road

TQ26TA

Barnfield Road

TQ26RY

Foxhole Road

TQ26AU

Old Mill Road

TQ26RL

Huxtable Hill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.