Barcombe Road
Torbay, England
Reality check: At £282,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 34% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 34% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (26) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 60, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 34% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (26/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £282,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (60) or environment (26) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 34% over 5 years, but environment scores only 26/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Barcombe Road is located in Torbay, near Paignton. Crime levels are below the local average (55 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 21m away. The median property price is £282,500, with strong growth of 34% over five years. Based on 72 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The area has a notable retired population. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 20% within its district.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Detached | Freehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Barcombe Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Third Space Fitness 1792m · 22 min walk
libraries (2)
- Paignton Library & Information Centre 1486m · 19 min walk
- Paignton 1487m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Preston Park 837m · 10 min walk
- Preston Gardens 871m · 11 min walk
- Victoria Park 1116m · 14 min walk
- Paignton Green (North) 1300m · 16 min walk
- Primley Park 1723m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Oldway Primary School 681m · 8 min walk
- Brunel School 751m · 9 min walk
- Sacred Heart Catholic School 849m · 11 min walk
- Curledge Street Academy 1553m · 19 min walk
- St Michael's Church of England Academy 1645m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Broadsands Avenue — Torbay54
- Hayle Avenue — Torbay54
- Hookhills Gardens — Torbay54
- Waterside Road — Torbay53
- Hound Tor Close — Torbay55
Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.
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