Barton Close
Torbay, England
Reality check: Significant weaknesses across safety, access, or environment. Approach with caution. Best suited for first-time buyers (fair), least for families (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £145,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (6) is below average.
Safety (15), environment (6), and school access (25) are all weak. Not a family area.
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%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (15), environment (6), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £145,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (6) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 25 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Barton Close is located in Torbay, near Paignton. Crime is a significant concern, with 316 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 163 violent offences were recorded (52% of total). 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 61m away. The median property price is £145,000. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 432m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 36 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Barton Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Third Space Fitness 1942m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Paignton Library & Information Centre 1502m · 19 min walk
- Paignton 1508m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Primley Park 1185m · 15 min walk
- Victoria Park 1361m · 17 min walk
- Preston Gardens 1623m · 20 min walk
- Preston Park 1704m · 21 min walk
- Torbay Park 1712m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- Kings Ash Academy 433m · 5 min walk
- Sacred Heart Catholic School 982m · 12 min walk
- Oldway Primary School 1038m · 13 min walk
- Curledge Street Academy 1426m · 18 min walk
- St Michael's Church of England Academy 1451m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Barton Drive — Torbay37
- Waddeton Close — Torbay32
- Great Tree Court — Torbay32
- Quarry Wood Close — Torbay32
- Great Tree Place — Torbay32
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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