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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.

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.