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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

TQ26QU

Underhill Road

TQ26HJ

Old Mill Road

TQ26JF

Walnut Lane

TQ26ST

Manscombe Road

TQ26RG

Torbay Road

TQ26NT

Hennapyn Road

TQ26BY

Queensway

TQ26LT

Sherwell Hill

TQ26HU

Walnut Road

TQ26QS

Cockington Lane

TQ26AJ

Pilmuir Avenue

TQ26EL

Sherwell Valley Road

TQ26NB

Burridge Road

TQ26EE

Sherwell Park Road

TQ26SD

Nut Bush Lane

TQ26BT

Ben Jonson Close

Data Sources

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