Postcode TQ3 1SX 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 1.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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.
Chelston, Cockington & Livermead has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.8% 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.
The average income per household in Chelston, Cockington & Livermead is £52,232 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 301 ft away from TQ3 1SX.
Chelston, Cockington & Livermead near TQ3 1SX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Torre located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £515,000 | £389 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £303,750 | £324 |
| Terraced | 36 | £228,750 | £233 |
| Flats | 24 | £210,000 | £271 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
No sales records found in the last 18 months.
In the TQ3 1SX postcode area, located within Chelston, Cockington & Livermead, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Torbay district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for TQ3 1SX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mark Anthony Thomas Spacagna
Cockington with Chelston - Elected 4 May 2023
Nicole Amil
Cockington with Chelston - Elected 4 May 2023
Steve Darling
Torbay - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TQ3 1SX 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.
The median sale price around TQ3 1SX in Chelston, Cockington & Livermead is £252,000 (about £274 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to TQ3 1SX, including Shiphay Learning Academy (Requires improvement) and Sherwell Valley Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
TQ3 1SX 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).
The Member of Parliament for Torbay covering TQ3 1SX 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).
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.