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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 77 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
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

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £257,250 in Cockington with Chelston 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 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
Flats20£237,250
Terraced40£228,750
Semi-Detached21£307,500
Detached17£550,000

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

TQ26UG

Winsford Road

TQ26PW

Seaway Lane

TQ26RL

Huxtable Hill

TQ26JE

Greenway Road

TQ26NH

Highland Road

TQ26SX

Manscombe Road

TQ26BB

Goshen Road

TQ26PS

Seaway Lane

TQ26SU

Manscombe Road

TQ26PZ

Livermead Hill

TQ26BP

Queensway

TQ26LX

Sherwell Hill

TQ26BU

Queensway

TQ26RS

Loxbury Road

TQ26HP

Walnut Road

TQ26PG

Old Mill Road

TQ26SQ

Nut Bush Lane

TQ26QW

Monterey Close

TQ26BA

Goshen Road

TQ26TR

Stoneleigh Drive

TQ26HQ

Ashfield Gardens

TQ26AG

Innerbrook Road

TQ26LU

Sherwell Hill

TQ26UQ

Mendip Road

TQ26FB

The Old Cockington School Mews

TQ26BS

Gilbert Close

TQ26TD

Broadpark Road

TQ26PH

Brooklands Lane

TQ26UU

Broadpark Road

TQ26HW

Old Mill Road

TQ26TQ

Roundhill Road

TQ26JB

Burridge Road

TQ26HH

Ashfield Road

TQ26SW

The Headlands

TQ26NA

Burridge Road

TQ26HF

Ruckamore Road

TQ26NL

Highland Road

TQ26HS

Walnut Road

TQ26NN

Highland Close

TQ26QX

Livermead Hill

TQ26EF

Sherwell Park Road

TQ26QP

Livermead Hill

TQ26EZ

Sherwell Valley Road

TQ26RJ

Seaway Lane

TQ26XD

Cockington Lane

TQ26RD

Headland Road

TQ26UF

Broadley Drive

TQ26RZ

Nut Bush Lane

TQ26DZ

Arden Drive

TQ26HG

Burridge Road

TQ26XB

Totnes Road

TQ26TG

Mead Road

TQ26RH

Torbay Road

TQ26HD

Walnut Road

TQ26QY

Livermead Hill

TQ26AT

Old Mill Road

TQ26BH

Sherwell Lane

TQ26BJ

St Peters Close

TQ26PL

Rawlyn Road

TQ26QQ

Old Mill Road

TQ26EN

Sherwell Valley Road

TQ26AE

Blindwylle Road

TQ26RT

Loxbury Rise

TQ26SY

Cherry Park Close

TQ26LN

Burridge Road

TQ26NE

Sherwell Rise South

TQ26SR

Manscombe Road

TQ26SS

Hawthorn Park Close

TQ26AZ

Goshen Road

TQ26UD

Chiltern Close

TQ26QT

Cockington Lane

TQ26TH

Roundhill Road

TQ26QN

Hennapyn Road

TQ26NF

Sherwell Rise South

TQ26EX

Sherwell Valley Road

TQ26BW

St Peters Close

TQ26SB

Nut Bush Lane

TQ26RB

Wheatridge Lane

TQ26PT

Chelston Road

TQ26TN

Barnfield Road

TQ26LY

Burridge Road

TQ26TB

Broadpark Road

TQ26AH

Sanford Road

TQ26EB

Leys Road

TQ26PY

Seaway Close

TQ26UN

Pentridge Avenue

TQ26UH

Quantocks Road

TQ26LZ

Burridge Road

TQ26UB

Cotswold Close

TQ26AQ

Innerbrook Road

TQ26AD

Mallock Road

TQ26UL

Purbeck Avenue

TQ26HX

Vicarage Road

TQ26PX

Chelston Road

TQ26UE

Broadley Drive

TQ26SA

Nut Bush Lane

TQ26QH

Torbay Road

TQ26UW

Broadpark Road

TQ31SU

Stantor Lane

TQ31SX

Marldon Road

Data Sources

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