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Headland Grove

Torbay, England

Local high street Urban, active Well-connected Risk: Low Growth pocket Low confidence

Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle.

Who Is This Street For?

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

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsGood

Transport (60) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

Families
Fair

Workable for families, but safety (45) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

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

Young Professionals
Good

Transport (60) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

How this is calculated

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

Investors
Good

Strong case: 52% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£197,500).

How this is calculated

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

Retirees
Good

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Good

Good entry point at £197,500.

How this is calculated

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

67
Liveability Score
Top 1% in TorbayTop 1% nationally
Low confidence Based on only 8 transactions (limited sample), 6 data sources

How Life Works Here

Headland Grove is located in Torbay, near Paignton. Crime is around average for the area, with 146 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 45% of reported crimes. Daily amenities are excellent, with 7 facilities within walking distance, including atm (1), clothes (1), and convenience (1). The closest is Preston Baptist Church (place of worship, 60m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 65m away. The median property price is £197,500, with exceptional growth of 52% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, and a notable retired population. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 67 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

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

Safety (area) Fair (45)

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

Daily Access Excellent (93)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Good (60)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Good (68)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (65)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Good (60)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (75)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£197,500
Median Price
8
Transactions (2015–2026)
+51.5%
5-Year Price Trend

Flat/Maisonette | Freehold | Market: stable

Based on 8 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.

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

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Nearby Amenities

Preston Baptist Church60m (0.8 min walk)
Preston Post Office76m (0.9 min walk)
Pretty Smithy Bridal76m (0.9 min walk)
Fresh Cutz77m (1 min walk)
atm81m (1 min walk)
Domino's108m (1.4 min walk)
convenience118m (1.5 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Headland Grove, 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

Headland Grove bus_stop65m
Shelter bus_stop110m
Rowcroft Road bus_stop124m
Eugene Road bus_stop189m
Paignton (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) rail_station1458m
Paignton (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) tram_stop1461m
Paignton Rail Station rail_station1465m
Paignton (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) metro_station1468m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
75% 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.

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