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Elm Park

Torbay, England

Residential Dense, noisy Well-connected Risk: Medium Growth pocket High confidence

Reality check: Affordable entry at £183,000 with hot market liquidity. Strong 21% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: InvestorsExcellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 21% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£183,000).

Families
Fair

Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (29/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Fair

Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Excellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 21% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£183,000).

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Below Average

Safe area, but environment (29/100) — 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%

First-time Buyers
Fair

Good entry point at £183,000, but environment (29) is below average.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

54
Liveability Score
Top 26% in TorbayTop 23% nationally
High confidence Based on 54 transactions, 6 data sources

Things You Should Know

Growth not supported by environment

Prices grew 21% over 5 years, but environment scores only 29/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.

Limited daily services

Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.

How Life Works Here

Elm Park is located in Torbay, near Paignton. Crime levels are below the local average (68 incidents in 12 months). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Elm Park Stores (convenience, 69m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 94m away. The median property price is £183,000, with strong growth of 21% over five years. Based on 54 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 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 54 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Good (60)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Poor (16)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Good (60)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Poor (29)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (85)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (55)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£183,000
Median Price
54
Transactions (2014–2025)
+20.7%
5-Year Price Trend

Terraced | Freehold | Market: hot

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

Elm Park Stores69m (0.9 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Elm Park, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (1)

libraries (2)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Berry Road bus_stop94m
Berry Avenue bus_stop139m
Colley End Road bus_stop145m
Treesdale Close bus_stop149m
Berry Drive bus_stop157m
Paignton (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) rail_station1088m
Paignton Rail Station rail_station1098m
Paignton (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) metro_station1108m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
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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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