Sutherland Drive
Torbay, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for first-time buyers (fair), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £158,000, but safety (30) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
Safety score of 30 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%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 60). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £158,000, but safety (30) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
How Life Works Here
Sutherland Drive is located in Torbay, near Torquay. Crime rates are above average, with 209 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 56% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 83m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £158,000. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 478m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. Overall, this street scores 40 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)
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: stable
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 Sutherland Drive, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (2)
- King George V Playing Field 236m · 3 min walk
- Babbacombe Downs 1645m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- Combe Pafford School 478m · 6 min walk
- Watcombe Primary School 548m · 7 min walk
- Mayfield School 629m · 8 min walk
- St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School 658m · 8 min walk
- Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay 956m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Higher Downs Road — Torbay44
- Manor Road — Torbay44
- Cary Avenue — Torbay44
- Starpitten Grove — Torbay44
- Furrough Cross — Torbay44
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.