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Cockington with Chelston

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About

Cockington with Chelston is a coastal ward situated on the northern edge of Torquay within Torbay. The area encompasses the historic village of Cockington, known for its thatched cottages and forge, set within a country park. The neighbouring suburb of Chelston lies closer to the shoreline, featuring residential streets and local shops. The ward's landscape includes both the sheltered, wooded valley of the Cockington estate and the more urban setting near Torquay's seafront.

A specific landmark is Cockington Court, a manor house with craft studios and extensive gardens. The ward is bordered by Torquay Harbour to the south and the main railway line runs through its eastern side. Public green spaces are integral, linking the historic village core with the residential areas. The seafront at Livermead is part of the ward, providing a promenade walk with views across Torbay.

Area overview

On average Cockington with Chelston has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cockington with Chelston is £52,232 per year. There are 1 schools in Cockington with Chelston: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Cockington with Chelston is home to around 8,366 people, with a population density of about 1,351.1 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
3.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cockington with Chelston Population
8,366
Population density
1,351.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.45(+20%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.43(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.37(+29%)
Other theft
6.57(+17%)
Shoplifting
5.02(-25%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,590
90.71%
Other White
331
3.96%
Irish
77
0.92%
Indian
74
0.88%
White and Asian (mixed)
66
0.79%
Total population: 8,367

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,145
31.04%
Level 3 (A level)
1,210
17.51%
No qualifications
1,134
16.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,069
15.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
718
10.39%
Total 16+ residents: 6,911

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,489
41.32%
Owns with a mortgage
1,034
28.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
832
23.09%
Other social rented
140
3.88%
Other forms of private rent
75
2.08%
Total households: 3,604

Property prices in Cockington with Chelston

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Cockington with Chelston 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 Cockington with Chelston 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 Cockington with Chelston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£561,000
Flats24£217,500
Semi-Detached17£295,000
Terraced36£223,750

10 years median price trend in Cockington with Chelston

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cockington with Chelston.

All postcodes in Cockington with Chelston

TQ26SQ

Nut Bush Lane

TQ26RZ

Nut Bush Lane

TQ26UX

Old Paignton Road

TQ26EF

Sherwell Park Road

TQ26EL

Sherwell Valley Road

TQ26JF

Walnut Lane

TQ26UD

Chiltern Close

TQ26UQ

Mendip Road

TQ26AF

Mallock Road

TQ26FA

Torbay Road

TQ26TR

Stoneleigh Drive

TQ26UP

Broadpark Road

TQ26AD

Mallock Road

TQ26AY

Goshen 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

TQ26PF

Solsbro Road

TQ26RP

Herbert Road

TQ26UH

Quantocks Road

TQ26AN

Sanford Road

TQ26EJ

Sherwell Valley Road

TQ26HW

Old Mill Road

TQ26PR

Meadow Road

TQ26XA

Cockington Lane

TQ26LW

Burridge Avenue

TQ26EY

Sherwell Valley Road

TQ26PE

Solsbro Road

TQ26QW

Monterey Close

TQ26SF

Nut Bush Lane

TQ26BB

Goshen Road

TQ26NA

Burridge Road

TQ26NG

Sherwell Rise South

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

TQ26PG

Old Mill Road

TQ26PX

Chelston Road

TQ26QH

Torbay Road

TQ26QJ

Torbay Road

TQ26SR

Manscombe Road

TQ26ST

Manscombe Road

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

TQ26SD

Nut Bush Lane

TQ26HE

Ashfield Road

TQ26HF

Ruckamore Road

TQ26NB

Burridge Road

TQ26PU

Chelston Road

TQ26SA

Nut Bush Lane

TQ26HJ

Old Mill Road

TQ26QX

Livermead Hill

TQ26RR

Herbert Road

TQ26UF

Broadley Drive

TQ26BP

Queensway

TQ26HT

Old Mill Road

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

Data Sources

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