Washbourne Close
Torbay, England
Reality check: At £443,975, this is a premium entry point. Strong 10% 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), 10% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (35), safety (45), or school access (60). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 10% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £443,975, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Washbourne Close is located in Torbay, near Brixham. Crime is around average for the area, with 97 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 64% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 157m away. The median property price is £443,975, with moderate growth of 10% over five years. Based on 34 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The area has a notable retired population. There are 3 schools within 2 km. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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
Detached | 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 Washbourne Close, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (4)
- Furzeham Green Park 839m · 10 min walk
- Berry Head National Nature Reserve 1185m · 15 min walk
- Battery Gardens 1245m · 16 min walk
- Sharkham Point National Nature Reserve 1617m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Brixham College 551m · 7 min walk
- Brixham Church of England Primary School 551m · 7 min walk
- Furzeham Primary School 857m · 11 min walk
- Eden Park Primary & Nursery School 1603m · 20 min walk
- St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School 1877m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Northleat Avenue — Torbay52
- Broadley Drive — Torbay52
- Barnfield Road — Torbay52
- Belmont Road — Torbay52
- Wall Park Road — Torbay51
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.