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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 57 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
57
Deprivation level
5/10
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
33.05(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.42(-44%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.73(+4%)
Other theft
4.96(-12%)
Shoplifting
3.46(-48%)
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 133 recent sales, the median property price is £269,000 in Chelston, Cockington & Livermead area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,756 up to £675,000.

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
Flats23£220,000
Terraced49£230,000
Detached22£525,000
Semi-Detached39£300,000

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

TQ26AR

Millbrook Park Road

TQ26DZ

Arden Drive

TQ26UY

Old Paignton Road

TQ26PX

Chelston Road

TQ26PP

Old Mill Road

TQ26JQ

Ferndale Mews

TQ26LA

Upper Cockington Lane

TQ26LY

Burridge Road

TQ26PQ

Rawlyn Road

TQ26AL

Pilmuir Avenue

TQ26NY

Rathmore Road

TQ26LD

Nut Bush Lane

TQ26QY

Livermead Hill

TQ26RB

Wheatridge Lane

TQ26QS

Cockington Lane

TQ26NF

Sherwell Rise South

TQ26UA

Lady Park Road

TQ26PH

Brooklands Lane

TQ26DE

Queensway

TQ26EG

The Reeves Road

TQ26HH

Ashfield Road

TQ26EN

Sherwell Valley Road

TQ26AU

Old Mill Road

TQ26XB

Totnes Road

TQ26QA

Brunel Mews

TQ26QD

St Agnes Lane

TQ26QE

St Agnes Lane

TQ26BA

Goshen Road

TQ26RR

Herbert Road

TQ26UX

Old Paignton Road

TQ26EF

Sherwell Park Road

TQ26QN

Hennapyn Road

TQ27DX

Shiphay Lane

TQ26PB

Rousdown Road

TQ26ST

Manscombe Road

TQ26UH

Quantocks Road

TQ26XD

Cockington Lane

TQ26AX

Rosery Road

TQ26TE

Mead Road

TQ25LP

Crownhill Park

TQ26RW

Herbert Road

TQ26PZ

Livermead Hill

TQ26RA

Wheatridge Lane

TQ26TH

Roundhill Road

TQ26JA

St Matthews Road

TQ26NE

Sherwell Rise South

TQ26HS

Walnut Road

TQ26FD

Solsbro Road

TQ26EE

Sherwell Park Road

TQ26BY

Queensway

TQ26JT

Ferndale Road

TQ26DA

Shakespeare Close

TQ26LL

Marcombe Road

TQ26HX

Vicarage Road

TQ25LW

Crownhill Park

TQ26LP

Boundary Road

TQ26QP

Livermead Hill

TQ26UW

Broadpark Road

TQ26EZ

Sherwell Valley Road

TQ31SU

Stantor Lane

TQ26HQ

Ashfield Gardens

TQ26UE

Broadley Drive

TQ26SE

Court Road

TQ26SG

Nut Bush Lane

TQ26UF

Broadley Drive

TQ26AD

Mallock Road

TQ26BP

Queensway

TQ26RL

Huxtable Hill

TQ25JZ

Avenue Road

TQ26BZ

Queensway

TQ26LF

Nut Bush Lane

TQ26JH

Frobisher Green

TQ26LZ

Burridge Road

TQ26HY

St Matthews Road

TQ26EJ

Sherwell Valley Road

TQ26PE

Solsbro Road

TQ25LR

Crownhill Rise

TQ26AW

Sanford Road

TQ26TQ

Roundhill Road

TQ26RG

Torbay Road

TQ26PU

Chelston Road

TQ26TW

Barnfield Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.