The Quay

Torbay, England

Local high street Urban, active Well-connected Risk: Medium Starter home Medium 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 (50) and walkability (90) 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 (50) and walkability (90) 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
Fair

Market data is decent (liquidity 70, 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 £130,000.

How this is calculated

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

58
Liveability Score
Top 14% in TorbayTop 12% nationally
Medium confidence Based on 16 transactions (moderate sample), 6 data sources

Things You Should Know

Flood Zone 3

High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.

How Life Works Here

The Quay is located in Torbay, near Brixham. Crime is around average for the area, with 96 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 59% of reported crimes. Daily amenities are excellent, with 15 facilities within walking distance, including restaurant (7), pub (3), and bar (2). The closest is JR's Restaurant (restaurant, 11m). Public transport is accessible, with bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 28m away. The median property price is £130,000, with a slight decline of 8% over five years. Based on 16 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. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 230m away. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 58 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 14% 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 Fair (50)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Fair (58)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (65)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Good (65)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (90)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Poor (20)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£130,000
Median Price
16
Transactions (2015–2026)
-7.7%
5-Year Price Trend

Other | Leasehold | Market: warm

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

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Nearby Amenities

JR's Restaurant11m (0.1 min walk)
Bay Coffee Company12m (0.1 min walk)
Liberty Cocktail Bar16m (0.2 min walk)
Crusoe' Bistro Cafe/Restaurant16m (0.2 min walk)
Mañana16m (0.2 min walk)
Mambos Pizza21m (0.3 min walk)
Claws Indoors27m (0.3 min walk)
Beamers30m (0.4 min walk)
The Rising Sun39m (0.5 min walk)
Le Petite Maison47m (0.6 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from The Quay, with detailed information for each.

libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Old Fish Market bus_stop28m
The Quay bus_stop41m
Brixham Ferry Landing ferry70m
Strand Statue bus_stop98m
Brixham Harbour Boarding Stage ferry141m
King Street bus_stop152m
Ropewalk Hill bus_stop158m
Furzeham Primary School bus_stop216m

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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.

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