Cary Parade
Torbay, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Safety score of 15 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
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.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Family score 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Cary Parade is located in Torbay, near Torquay. Crime is a significant concern, with 1271 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 594 violent offences were recorded (47% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 5 facilities within walking distance, including bar (2), convenience (1), and fast_food (1). The closest is Soho (bar, 26m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 35m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and retirees. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Cary Parade, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Boulder Bunker 1422m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Princess Gardens 189m · 2 min walk
- Royal Terrace Gardens 325m · 4 min walk
- Torwood Gardens 577m · 7 min walk
- Ellacombe Green 865m · 11 min walk
- Brewery Park 1032m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Warberry CofE Academy 1047m · 13 min walk
- Ellacombe Church of England Academy 1129m · 14 min walk
- All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School 1489m · 19 min walk
- The Spires College 1533m · 19 min walk
- Ilsham Church of England Academy 1568m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Fleet Walk — Torbay49
- Pimlico — Torbay53
- Swan Street — Torbay54
- Lower Union Lane — Torbay48
- Albert Road — Torbay52
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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