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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

TQ26RT

Loxbury Rise

TQ25LP

Crownhill Park

TQ26DZ

Arden Drive

TQ26ER

Hawkins Avenue

TQ26FE

Raleigh Close

TQ26AR

Millbrook Park Road

TQ26DX

Oxenham Green

TQ26ED

Leys Road

TQ26TZ

Broadstone Park Road

TQ26UB

Cotswold Close

TQ26BZ

Queensway

TQ26EP

Sherwell Valley Road

TQ26NN

Highland Close

TQ26QN

Hennapyn Road

TQ31RW

Cockington Road

TQ26ET

Sherwell Valley Road

TQ26PQ

Rawlyn Road

TQ26RU

Thorne Park Road

TQ26HS

Walnut Road

TQ26LA

Upper Cockington Lane

TQ26EU

Weeksland Road

TQ26PT

Chelston Road

TQ26UR

Brendons Avenue

TQ26XB

Totnes Road

TQ26HP

Walnut Road

TQ27EH

Marldon Road

TQ26EQ

The Reeves Road

TQ26TG

Mead Road

TQ27EJ

Marldon Road

TQ26BG

Sherwell Lane

TQ26HQ

Ashfield Gardens

TQ26JT

Ferndale Road

TQ26LR

Boundary Road

TQ26NQ

Highland Road

TQ26PS

Seaway Lane

TQ26EX

Sherwell Valley Road

TQ26NY

Rathmore Road

TQ25LS

Avenue Road

TQ26AJ

Pilmuir Avenue

TQ26EA

Wordsworth Close

TQ26QE

St Agnes Lane

TQ25LF

Avenue Road

TQ26LY

Burridge Road

TQ26AE

Blindwylle Road

TQ26AT

Old Mill Road

TQ26AW

Sanford Road

TQ26HD

Walnut Road

TQ26JL

Drake Avenue

TQ26QF

Seaway Lane

TQ26UE

Broadley Drive

TQ26BE

Sherwell Lane

TQ26QU

Underhill Road

TQ26RD

Headland Road

TQ26TD

Broadpark Road

TQ26BH

Sherwell Lane

TQ26PW

Seaway Lane

TQ26TY

Broadstone Park Road

TQ26AG

Innerbrook Road

TQ26DH

Queensway Crescent

TQ26DJ

Heywood Close

TQ26FD

Solsbro Road

TQ26QD

St Agnes Lane

TQ26RS

Loxbury Road

TQ26UG

Winsford Road

TQ26DR

Howard Close

TQ26DW

Grenville Avenue

TQ26TS

Woodleys Meadow

TQ31SX

Marldon Road

TQ26EE

Sherwell Park Road

TQ26HZ

Vicarage Hill

TQ26RX

Thorne Park Road

TQ26JH

Frobisher Green

TQ26GU

Cockington Lane

TQ26LT

Sherwell Hill

TQ26PZ

Livermead Hill

TQ27DZ

Shiphay Manor Drive

TQ26AH

Sanford Road

TQ26DA

Shakespeare Close

TQ26DP

Grenville Avenue

TQ26HG

Burridge Road

TQ26QB

Solsbro Mews

TQ26QP

Livermead Hill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.