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Clifton with Maidenway

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About

Clifton with Maidenway is a residential ward situated on the western side of Torquay. The area is primarily characterised by its housing, ranging from Victorian terraces to more modern developments, set along a network of streets that climb from the harbour. It functions as a local neighbourhood for residents, with a focus on everyday amenities rather than tourism.

The ward includes the steep, wooded cliffs of the Maidenway area, which provide a distinct natural boundary and backdrop. These green spaces offer footpaths and views over Tor Bay, contrasting with the built environment below. The local community is served by its own shops and services, separate from the busier central seafront districts.

Area overview

On average Clifton with Maidenway has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 141 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 4.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Clifton with Maidenway is £45,568 per year. There are 2 schools in Clifton with Maidenway: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Clifton with Maidenway is home to around 8,077 people, with a population density of about 4,804.9 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
141
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
4.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Clifton with Maidenway Population
8,077
Population density
4,804.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
75.15(+125%)
Shoplifting
25.63(+288%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.76(+66%)
Other theft
14.24(+153%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.5(+108%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,673
94.99%
Other White
179
2.22%
White and Asian (mixed)
37
0.46%
Irish
36
0.45%
Other Asian
20
0.25%
Total population: 8,078

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,553
23.32%
Level 3 (A level)
1,293
19.41%
No qualifications
1,244
18.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,032
15.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
824
12.37%
Total 16+ residents: 6,660

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,437
41.7%
Owns with a mortgage
1,179
34.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
574
16.66%
Other social rented
140
4.06%
Other forms of private rent
84
2.44%
Total households: 3,446

Property prices in Clifton with Maidenway

Median price£240,000
Price per sq ft£266
Sales (last 12 months)104
Typical range (middle 50%)£194K – £281K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £266 per square foot) in Clifton with Maidenway area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £495,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clifton with Maidenway over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£362,500£337
Semi-Detached40£250,650£290
Terraced32£206,000£236
Flats12£162,500£221

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Clifton with Maidenway

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clifton with Maidenway.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£236,000£125,000£175,000£155,000
2017£247,500£95,256£186,000£163,900
2018£266,000£107,000£191,250£175,000
2019£270,000£128,000£200,000£166,500
2020£255,000£127,900£197,545£165,000
2021£350,000£136,500£245,000£180,000
2022£420,000£242,500£270,000£218,000
2023£375,000£244,000£272,750£220,000
2024£349,950£147,500£252,500£210,000
2025£343,125£151,000£249,950£210,000
2026£298,500£180,500£251,300£188,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clifton with Maidenway.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clifton with Maidenway.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£246£193£207£171
2017£232£161£221£172
2018£270£192£236£197
2019£234£184£218£194
2020£260£173£239£186
2021£301£218£256£205
2022£383£281£303£256
2023£345£264£311£249
2024£301£241£288£240
2025£303£218£292£237
2026£352£226£308£213
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clifton with Maidenway.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Clifton with Maidenway in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.