Dosson Grove
Torbay, England
Reality check: At £350,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 23% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 23% growth, stable market. But slow market turnover.
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%
Moderate investment case — 23% growth, stable market. But slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (44), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£350,000) and connectivity (transport 90) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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.
How Life Works Here
Dosson Grove is located in Torbay, near Torquay. Crime is a significant concern, with 446 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 180 violent offences were recorded (40% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Barton Road) is 185m away. The median property price is £350,000, with strong growth of 23% over five years. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 124m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability. 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
Property Market
Detached | 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 Dosson Grove, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Boulder Bunker 646m · 8 min walk
- PureGym 893m · 11 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Torbay Hospital 1000m · 12 min walk
- House of laser 1772m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Stantaway Hill 499m · 6 min walk
- The Paddock 713m · 9 min walk
- Rocket Park 840m · 10 min walk
- Sherwell Park 911m · 11 min walk
- Ashfield Gardens 1133m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Torre Church of England Academy 124m · 2 min walk
- Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School 403m · 5 min walk
- Torquay Girls' Grammar School 584m · 7 min walk
- Torquay Academy 587m · 7 min walk
- Torquay Boys' Grammar School 813m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Stantaway Park — Torbay51
- Valley View Close — Torbay50
- Edmonds Walk — Torbay44
- Tor Vale — Torbay45
- Newton 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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