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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

TQ26FB

The Old Cockington School Mews

TQ26LZ

Burridge Road

TQ26QG

Seaway Lane

TQ26RE

Cliff Road

TQ26SU

Manscombe Road

TQ26HX

Vicarage Road

TQ26LU

Sherwell Hill

TQ26RB

Wheatridge Lane

TQ26RH

Torbay Road

TQ26RW

Herbert Road

TQ26TB

Broadpark Road

TQ26BQ

Sherwell Hill

TQ26NF

Sherwell Rise South

TQ26QA

Brunel Mews

TQ26SE

Court Road

TQ26XD

Cockington Lane

TQ26EG

The Reeves Road

TQ26EH

The Reeves Road

TQ26TH

Roundhill Road

TQ26TQ

Roundhill Road

TQ26AZ

Goshen Road

TQ26BJ

St Peters Close

TQ26PN

Seaway Lane

TQ26QT

Cockington Lane

TQ26BT

Ben Jonson Close

TQ26BU

Queensway

TQ26BX

Beaumont Close

TQ26JD

Greenway Road

TQ26SS

Hawthorn Park Close

TQ26NL

Highland Road

TQ26PY

Seaway Close

TQ26UY

Old Paignton Road

TQ26TJ

Mead Road

TQ26BW

St Peters Close

TQ26PD

Rousdown Road

TQ26QY

Livermead Hill

TQ26TF

Mead Road

TQ26TX

Manscombe Close

TQ26SX

Manscombe Road

TQ26BA

Goshen Road

TQ26HH

Ashfield Road

TQ26SL

Underhill Road

TQ26HL

Old Mill Road

TQ26NH

Highland Road

TQ26SB

Nut Bush Lane

TQ26UA

Lady Park Road

TQ26JE

Greenway Road

TQ26EZ

Sherwell Valley Road

TQ26PH

Brooklands Lane

TQ26QQ

Old Mill Road

TQ26SY

Cherry Park Close

TQ31SU

Stantor Lane

TQ26SZ

Manscombe Road

TQ26TP

Livermead Hill

TQ26QL

Hennapyn Road

TQ26RJ

Seaway Lane

TQ26RT

Loxbury Rise

TQ26DZ

Arden Drive

TQ26ED

Leys Road

TQ26TZ

Broadstone Park Road

TQ26UB

Cotswold Close

TQ26BZ

Queensway

TQ26NN

Highland Close

TQ26QN

Hennapyn Road

TQ31RW

Cockington Road

TQ26PQ

Rawlyn Road

TQ26RU

Thorne Park Road

TQ26HS

Walnut Road

TQ26EU

Weeksland Road

TQ26PT

Chelston Road

TQ26UR

Brendons Avenue

TQ26XB

Totnes Road

TQ26HP

Walnut Road

TQ26EQ

The Reeves Road

TQ26TG

Mead Road

TQ26BG

Sherwell Lane

TQ26HQ

Ashfield Gardens

TQ26LR

Boundary Road

TQ26NQ

Highland Road

TQ26PS

Seaway Lane

TQ26EX

Sherwell Valley Road

TQ26AJ

Pilmuir Avenue

TQ26EA

Wordsworth Close

TQ26QE

St Agnes Lane

TQ26LY

Burridge Road

TQ26AE

Blindwylle Road

TQ26AT

Old Mill Road

TQ26AW

Sanford Road

TQ26HD

Walnut Road

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

TQ26FD

Solsbro Road

Data Sources

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