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TQ2 6SA

Nut Bush Lane

Cockington with Chelston

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Overview

Postcode TQ2 6SA is located in an urban city, within the Cockington with Chelston ward of Torbay in the South West region, and forms part of the Chelston, Cockington & Livermead area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is The Arboretum.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
1.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Chelston, Cockington & Livermead has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,246 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Chelston, Cockington & Livermead has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.8%

Approximately 1.8% 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 6SA.

Flood risk

No risk

Chelston, Cockington & Livermead near TQ2 6SA 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for TQ2 6SA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Torre

N/A

Walking directions to Torre
0.6 mi

Torquay

N/A

Walking directions to Torquay

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TQ2 6SA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miThe ArboretumMediumWalking directions to The Arboretum
0.4 miCockington Country ParkMediumWalking directions to Cockington Country Park
0.4 miSherwell ParkSmallWalking directions to Sherwell Park

Area Profile

Population
243
Population density
2,215.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.57(-32%)
Other theft
3.87(-31%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.93(-70%)
Vehicle crime
1.93(-33%)
Burglary
1.93(-31%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
237
96.73%
Other White
7
2.86%
Other
1
0.41%
Total population: 245

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
87
39.73%
Level 3 (A level)
37
16.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
11.87%
No qualifications
22
10.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
9.13%
Total 16+ residents: 219

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
71
65.14%
Owns with a mortgage
34
31.19%
Other social rented
2
1.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
1
0.92%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.92%
Total households: 109

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.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TQ2 6SA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 May 202525, Nut Bush Lane, Torquay, TQ2 6SADetachedFreehold£390,000
08 Apr 202666, Burridge Road, Torquay, TQ2 6LYSemi-DetachedFreehold£315,000
06 Mar 202648, Burridge Road, Torquay, TQ2 6LYSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
07 Aug 2025Katong, Foxhole Road, Torquay, TQ2 6RYDetachedFreehold£625,000
09 Jul 202535, Leys Road, Torquay, TQ2 6EBTerracedFreehold£260,000

Schools

In the TQ2 6SA postcode area, located within Chelston, Cockington & Livermead, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TQ2 6SA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryCockington Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.6 miPrimaryOur Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimarySherwell Valley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TQ2 6SA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TQ2 6SA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons DailySherwell Valley Road, Torbay, TQ2 6ELWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miThe Co-operative FoodWalnut Road, Torbay, TQ2 6HDWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Torbay district (2025-26).

Band A£1,567
Band B£1,828
Band C£2,089
Band D£2,351
Band E£2,873
Band F£3,395
Band G£3,918
Band H£4,701

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 6SA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mark Anthony Thomas Spacagna

Cockington with Chelston - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Nicole Amil

Cockington with Chelston - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

Steve Darling

Torbay - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictTorbayE06000027
Parliamentary ConstituencyTorbayE14001551
ParishTorbay, unparished areaE43000022
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chelston, Cockington & LivermeadE02006840
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Torbay 019EE01015207
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TQ2 6SA

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

The area around TQ2 6SA records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 6SA?

The median sale price around TQ2 6SA in Chelston, Cockington & Livermead is £252,000 (about £274 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TQ2 6SA?

There are 7 schools close to TQ2 6SA, including Cockington Primary School, Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School (Good) and Sherwell Valley Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to TQ2 6SA?

The closest station to TQ2 6SA is Torre, about 995 m away.

How deprived is the area around TQ2 6SA?

TQ2 6SA scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,246 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Torbay covering TQ2 6SA is Steve Darling (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Mark Anthony Thomas Spacagna (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Nicole Amil (Independent).

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.