Seaway Gardens

Torbay, England

Local high street Urban, active Well-connected Risk: Low Starter home 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
Below Average

Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 65).

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 £162,500.

How this is calculated

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

64
Liveability Score
Top 2% in TorbayTop 4% nationally
Low confidence Based on only 14 transactions (limited sample), 6 data sources

How Life Works Here

Seaway Gardens 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 9 facilities within walking distance, including hairdresser (4), restaurant (2), and cafe (1). The closest is Kingston Rose (hairdresser, 36m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 103m away. The median property price is £162,500, with a slight decline of 8% over five years. Based on 14 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, and a notable retired population. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 64 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 2% 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 (81)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Good (60)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Good (64)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (65)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (55)

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

£162,500
Median Price
14
Transactions (2015–2025)
-8.2%
5-Year Price Trend

Flat/Maisonette | Freehold | Market: stable

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

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Nearby Amenities

Kingston Rose36m (0.5 min walk)
McKendrick37m (0.5 min walk)
Quo Vadis44m (0.6 min walk)
Dining Nepal50m (0.6 min walk)
London Fryer53m (0.7 min walk)
The Barbers Shop67m (0.8 min walk)
Four Seasons Cafe71m (0.9 min walk)
Louise's75m (0.9 min walk)
The Hair Lounge98m (1.2 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Seaway Gardens, 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

Eugene Road bus_stop103m
St Paul's Church bus_stop115m
Headland Grove bus_stop125m
Shelter bus_stop140m
Torquay Road bus_stop219m
Paignton (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) rail_station1446m
Paignton (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) tram_stop1450m
Paignton Rail Station rail_station1452m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • 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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