Lidford Tor Avenue
Torbay, England
Reality check: At £213,225, this is a premium entry point. Strong 35% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 35% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (7), safety (40), or school access (45). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 35% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (7), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £213,225 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (7) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 35% over 5 years, but environment scores only 7/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Lidford Tor Avenue is located in Torbay, near Paignton. Crime is around average for the area, with 158 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is shoplifting. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 167m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £213,225, with strong growth of 35% over five years. Based on 54 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 403m away. 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 44 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district.
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: hot
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 Lidford Tor Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym 826m · 10 min walk
libraries (2)
- Paignton Library & Information Centre 1894m · 24 min walk
- Paignton 1902m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Primley Park 1108m · 14 min walk
- Goodrington Village Green 1697m · 21 min walk
- Goodrington Park 1786m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Roselands Primary School 403m · 5 min walk
- Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School 1502m · 19 min walk
- St Michael's Church of England Academy 1521m · 19 min walk
- White Rock Primary School 1612m · 20 min walk
- Curledge Street Academy 1652m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Holwill Tor Walk — Torbay43
- Harberton Close — Torbay44
- Pembroke Road — Torbay46
- Sturcombe Avenue — Torbay45
- Harbourne Avenue — Torbay45
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.
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