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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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
77
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
44.59(+34%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.36(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.08(+40%)
Other theft
6.69(+19%)
Shoplifting
4.66(-30%)
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

Median price£252,000
Price per sq ft£274
Sales (last 12 months)103
Typical range (middle 50%)£199K – £365K

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £252,000 (about £274 per square foot) in Cockington with Chelston area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £850,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cockington with Chelston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£515,000£389
Semi-Detached22£303,750£324
Terraced36£228,750£233
Flats24£210,000£271

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cockington with Chelston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cockington with Chelston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£426,500£140,000£246,250£176,000
2017£411,250£152,000£260,000£162,125
2018£410,000£168,000£233,500£175,000
2019£470,750£152,000£250,000£185,000
2020£500,000£215,000£245,000£185,000
2021£555,000£221,500£262,500£200,000
2022£700,000£185,000£310,000£238,750
2023£582,000£176,000£311,250£255,000
2024£486,000£192,500£277,500£245,000
2025£561,000£205,000£295,000£218,500
2026£448,750£195,000£322,000£211,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cockington with Chelston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cockington with Chelston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£259£205£220£177
2017£283£233£231£187
2018£257£231£207£195
2019£299£236£235£205
2020£298£251£264£205
2021£372£274£264£209
2022£405£277£279£259
2023£357£295£292£277
2024£329£276£269£255
2025£363£262£321£237
2026£403£273£311£215
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cockington with Chelston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cockington with Chelston in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Cockington with Chelston

Is Cockington with Chelston safe?

Cockington with Chelston records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Cockington with Chelston?

The median sale price in Cockington with Chelston is £252,000 (about £274 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Cockington with Chelston?

Cockington with Chelston has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Cockington with Chelston?

Cockington with Chelston scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Cockington with Chelston sits around rank 17,816 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Cockington with Chelston?

The average household income in Cockington with Chelston is around £52,232 per year, and 4% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Cockington with Chelston?

Cockington with Chelston is represented by 2 elected councillors: Mark Anthony Thomas Spacagna (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Nicole Amil (Independent).

All postcodes in Cockington with Chelston

TQ26TY

Broadstone Park Road

TQ26TL

Broadpark Road

TQ31RW

Cockington Road

TQ26AW

Sanford Road

TQ26RQ

Torbay Road

TQ26TJ

Mead Road

TQ26EY

Sherwell Valley Road

TQ26QB

Solsbro Mews

TQ26AN

Sanford Road

TQ26FA

Torbay Road

TQ26QG

Seaway Lane

TQ26QA

Brunel Mews

TQ26LP

Boundary Road

TQ26QJ

Torbay Road

TQ26RY

Foxhole Road

TQ26JD

Greenway Road

TQ26QE

St Agnes Lane

TQ26LS

Sherwell Hill

TQ26ND

Bramble Close

TQ26AF

Mallock Road

TQ27JH

Marldon Road

TQ26TF

Mead Road

TQ26RX

Thorne Park Road

TQ26HZ

Vicarage Hill

TQ26FD

Solsbro Road

TQ26UA

Lady Park Road

TQ26LW

Burridge Avenue

TQ26AU

Old Mill Road

TQ26SH

Forgeway Close

TQ26UR

Brendons Avenue

TQ26PP

Old Mill Road

TQ26BG

Sherwell Lane

TQ26TX

Manscombe Close

TQ26UJ

Broadpark Road

TQ26RA

Wheatridge Lane

TQ26QR

Hennapyn Road

TQ26SZ

Manscombe Road

TQ26EU

Weeksland Road

TQ26QD

St Agnes Lane

TQ26NG

Sherwell Rise South

TQ26DA

Shakespeare Close

TQ26BZ

Queensway

TQ26HY

St Matthews Road

TQ26PU

Chelston Road

TQ26PQ

Rawlyn Road

TQ26EW

Sherwell Valley Road

TQ26TA

Barnfield Road

TQ26SF

Nut Bush Lane

TQ26PB

Rousdown Road

TQ26JA

St Matthews Road

TQ26TW

Barnfield Road

TQ26RP

Herbert Road

TQ26AX

Rosery Road

TQ26NQ

Highland Road

TQ26BX

Beaumont Close

TQ26PD

Rousdown Road

TQ26UX

Old Paignton Road

TQ26BQ

Sherwell Hill

TQ26SG

Nut Bush Lane

TQ26UP

Broadpark Road

TQ26EA

Wordsworth Close

TQ26BE

Sherwell Lane

TQ26EH

The Reeves Road

TQ26EJ

Sherwell Valley Road

TQ26AL

Pilmuir Avenue

TQ26UT

Broadley Drive

TQ26HL

Old Mill Road

TQ26XA

Cockington Lane

TQ26EG

The Reeves Road

TQ26SP

Manscombe Road

TQ26UY

Old Paignton Road

TQ26RE

Cliff Road

TQ26NJ

Highland Road

TQ26RN

Huxtable Hill

TQ26EQ

The Reeves Road

TQ26PN

Seaway Lane

TQ26SL

Underhill Road

TQ26LR

Boundary Road

TQ26QZ

Wheatridge Lane

TQ26PF

Solsbro Road

TQ26HE

Ashfield Road

TQ26SE

Court Road

TQ26TP

Livermead Hill

TQ26PE

Solsbro Road

TQ26PR

Meadow Road

TQ26GU

Cockington Lane

TQ26HA

Coach House Lane

TQ26AY

Goshen Road

TQ26TZ

Broadstone Park Road

TQ26QF

Seaway Lane

TQ26TE

Mead Road

TQ26BD

Sherwell Lane

TQ26LL

Marcombe Road

TQ26RR

Herbert Road

TQ26RU

Thorne Park Road

TQ26ED

Leys Road

TQ26TS

Woodleys Meadow

TQ26RW

Herbert Road

TQ26QL

Hennapyn Road

TQ26HT

Old Mill Road

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.