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TQ2 6DR

Howard Close

Shiphay

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Overview

Postcode TQ2 6DR is located in an urban city, within the Shiphay ward of Torbay in the South West region, and forms part of the Chelston, Cockington & Livermead area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chelston, Cockington & Livermead is £52,232 per year. The nearest station is Torre, about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Armada Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
3.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Chelston, Cockington & Livermead has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,986 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Chelston, Cockington & Livermead has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.3%

Approximately 3.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Chelston, Cockington & Livermead is £52,232 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TQ2 6DR.

Flood risk

No risk

Chelston, Cockington & Livermead near TQ2 6DR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Torre located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for TQ2 6DR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Torre

N/A

Walking directions to Torre
0.8 mi

Torquay

N/A

Walking directions to Torquay

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TQ2 6DR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miArmada ParkMediumWalking directions to Armada Park
0.4 miSherwell ParkSmallWalking directions to Sherwell Park
0.4 miThe PaddockSmallWalking directions to The Paddock

Area Profile

Population
319
Population density
5,626.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.28(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.62(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.62(-69%)
Other theft
2.64(-53%)
Burglary
1.98(-29%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
296
92.5%
Indian
8
2.5%
Other White
4
1.25%
Other Asian
3
0.94%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.94%
Total population: 320

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
55
23.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
17.87%
Level 4+ (Degree)
42
17.87%
No qualifications
41
17.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.21%
Total 16+ residents: 235

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
44
36.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
36
29.51%
Owns outright
32
26.23%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.28%
Other social rented
3
2.46%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Shiphay

Median price£270,000
Price per sq ft£298
Sales (last 12 months)100
Typical range (middle 50%)£222K – £338K

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £298 per square foot) in Shiphay area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £620,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shiphay over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£360,000£305
Semi-Detached43£285,000£303
Terraced32£210,000£286
Flats2£98,000£222

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shiphay

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shiphay.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£300,000£98,000£207,500£168,750
2017£260,000£126,000£220,000£170,000
2018£277,000£89,000£228,500£173,750
2019£284,500£115,000£215,000£169,950
2020£300,000£120,000£239,000£188,750
2021£357,500£104,173£265,000£185,495
2022£410,000£156,500£311,500£227,500
2023£435,000£173,500£275,500£230,000
2024£390,000£152,500£312,500£228,750
2025£370,000£150,000£300,000£220,000
2026£343,500£101,000£270,000£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shiphay.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shiphay.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£231£167£207£210
2017£245£218£218£226
2018£247£180£221£211
2019£244£220£228£208
2020£277£210£246£240
2021£281£195£269£242
2022£326£299£299£323
2023£330£265£306£300
2024£323£253£296£295
2025£296£249£299£286
2026£305£218£303£286
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shiphay.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shiphay in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TQ2 6DR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TQ2 6DR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Jun 2025139, Sherwell Valley Road, Torquay, TQ2 6ENTerracedFreehold£285,000
11 Dec 202514, Sherwell Valley Road, Torquay, TQ2 6EYTerracedFreehold£248,000
23 May 202550, Sherwell Valley Road, Torquay, TQ2 6EYTerracedFreehold£282,500
12 May 202634, Queensway, Torquay, TQ2 6BPTerracedFreehold£150,000
13 Apr 202640, Queensway, Torquay, TQ2 6BPSemi-DetachedFreehold£186,500

Schools

In the TQ2 6DR postcode area, located within Chelston, Cockington & Livermead, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TQ2 6DR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryOur Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySherwell Valley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryTorquay Boys' Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TQ2 6DR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TQ2 6DR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisons DailySherwell Valley Road, Torbay, TQ2 6ELWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Torbay district.

Band A£1,647
Band B£1,921
Band C£2,196
Band D£2,470
Band E£3,019
Band F£3,568
Band G£4,117
Band H£4,941

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for TQ2 6DR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Darren John Cowell

Shiphay - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Katya Maddison

Shiphay - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Steve Darling

Torbay - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictTorbayE06000027
Parliamentary ConstituencyTorbayE14001551
WardShiphayE05012267
ParishTorbay, unparished areaE43000022
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chelston, Cockington & LivermeadE02006840
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Torbay 019DE01015213
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TQ2 6DR

Is TQ2 6DR (Chelston, Cockington & Livermead) safe?

The area around TQ2 6DR records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near TQ2 6DR?

The median sale price around TQ2 6DR in Chelston, Cockington & Livermead is £270,000 (about £298 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TQ2 6DR?

There are 9 schools close to TQ2 6DR, including Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School (Good), Sherwell Valley Primary School (Good) and Torquay Boys' Grammar School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to TQ2 6DR?

The closest station to TQ2 6DR is Torre, about 675 m away.

How deprived is the area around TQ2 6DR?

TQ2 6DR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,986 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TQ2 6DR (Chelston, Cockington & Livermead) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Torbay covering TQ2 6DR is Steve Darling (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Darren John Cowell (Independent) and Katya Maddison (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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