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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

TQ26SD

Nut Bush Lane

TQ26HE

Ashfield Road

TQ26HF

Ruckamore Road

TQ26JR

Courtland Road

TQ26LE

Nut Bush Lane

TQ26NB

Burridge Road

TQ26PU

Chelston Road

TQ26SA

Nut Bush Lane

TQ26DE

Queensway

TQ26HJ

Old Mill Road

TQ26QX

Livermead Hill

TQ26RR

Herbert Road

TQ26UF

Broadley Drive

TQ25LR

Crownhill Rise

TQ26BP

Queensway

TQ26HT

Old Mill Road

TQ26JJ

Frobisher Green

TQ26JY

Cornacre Close

TQ26PL

Rawlyn Road

TQ26UT

Broadley Drive

TQ26UW

Broadpark Road

TQ26EW

Sherwell Valley Road

TQ26HU

Walnut Road

TQ26RN

Huxtable Hill

TQ26RQ

Torbay Road

TQ26AX

Rosery Road

TQ26BD

Sherwell Lane

TQ26TL

Broadpark Road

TQ26UN

Pentridge Avenue

TQ26EB

Leys Road

TQ26FB

The Old Cockington School Mews

TQ26LZ

Burridge Road

TQ26QG

Seaway Lane

TQ26RE

Cliff Road

TQ26SU

Manscombe Road

TQ26HX

Vicarage Road

TQ26LU

Sherwell Hill

TQ26RB

Wheatridge Lane

TQ26RH

Torbay Road

TQ26RW

Herbert Road

TQ26TB

Broadpark Road

TQ26BQ

Sherwell Hill

TQ26NF

Sherwell Rise South

TQ26QA

Brunel Mews

TQ26SE

Court Road

TQ26XD

Cockington Lane

TQ27DX

Shiphay Lane

TQ25LN

Crownhill Park

TQ26DU

Davis Avenue

TQ26EG

The Reeves Road

TQ26EH

The Reeves Road

TQ26TH

Roundhill Road

TQ26TQ

Roundhill Road

TQ26AZ

Goshen Road

TQ26BJ

St Peters Close

TQ26NU

Rathmore Road

TQ26PN

Seaway Lane

TQ26QT

Cockington Lane

TQ26BT

Ben Jonson Close

TQ26BU

Queensway

TQ26BX

Beaumont Close

TQ26JD

Greenway Road

TQ26SS

Hawthorn Park Close

TQ26DN

Raleigh Avenue

TQ26NL

Highland Road

TQ26PY

Seaway Close

TQ26UY

Old Paignton Road

TQ27EL

Shiphay Manor Drive

TQ26TJ

Mead Road

TQ26BW

St Peters Close

TQ26PD

Rousdown Road

TQ26QY

Livermead Hill

TQ26TF

Mead Road

TQ26TX

Manscombe Close

TQ26SX

Manscombe Road

TQ26BA

Goshen Road

TQ26HH

Ashfield Road

TQ26SL

Underhill Road

TQ26HL

Old Mill Road

TQ26NH

Highland Road

TQ26SB

Nut Bush Lane

TQ26UA

Lady Park Road

TQ25JZ

Avenue Road

TQ25LT

Crownhill Rise

TQ26JE

Greenway Road

TQ26DD

Fletcher Close

TQ26EZ

Sherwell Valley Road

TQ25JY

Walnut Road

TQ26AP

Old Mill Road

TQ26PH

Brooklands Lane

TQ26QQ

Old Mill Road

TQ26SY

Cherry Park Close

TQ31SU

Stantor Lane

TQ26JX

Burleigh Road

TQ26SZ

Manscombe Road

TQ26TP

Livermead Hill

TQ26ES

Hawkins Avenue

TQ26JQ

Ferndale Mews

TQ26QL

Hennapyn Road

TQ26RJ

Seaway Lane

Data Sources

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