Cherry Park Close Paignton, Torbay
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (TQ2), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 40700075.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £845,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (D: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in Torbay costs £2,470 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Torquay, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Hollicombe Park, is about 580 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 66 to 71 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Chelston Hall Surgery, about 950 m (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 520 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 91% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 22 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £845,000 | £845,000 | £845,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| 2000 | 3 | £167,500 | £152,600 | £185,000 |
| 1999 | 2 | £111,000 | £108,000 | £114,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep 2023 | THE HAVEN TQ2 6SY | Detached | £845,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2008 | BLUE SKIES TQ2 6SY | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 5 Jun 2002 | MOON GATES TQ2 6SY | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2000 | COSTA MESA TQ2 6SY | Detached | £152,600 | |
| 31 Jul 2000 | BLUE SKIES TQ2 6SY | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2000 | MOON GATES TQ2 6SY | Detached | £167,500 | |
| 16 Jul 1999 | BLUE SKIES TQ2 6SY | Detached | £114,000 | |
| 19 Feb 1999 | MOON GATES TQ2 6SY | Detached | £108,000 | |
| 8 Dec 1998 | THE HAVEN TQ2 6SY | Detached | £175,000 | |
| 18 Apr 1996 | THE RETREAT TQ2 6SY | Detached | £120,000 |
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 179 m². Most common: House, detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Torbay in 2026-27: Band D £2,470 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,647 | £1,921 | £2,196 | £2,470 | £3,019 | £3,568 | £4,117 | £4,941 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (26% of about 1,000 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Ingoldsby House, Chelston Road, Torquay: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (850 m (0.5 miles))
- Vauxhall Garage, Torquay Road, Paignton: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 66 m and 71 m above sea level (69 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TQ2 6ST | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TQ2 6SY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Torquay 508,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Torre 376,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Paignton 707,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Manscombe Road Livermead | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Paignton | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Torquay - North Quay | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Colin Road Car Park | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 32.5 km (20 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 106 km (66 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chelston Hall Surgery | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Day Lewis Pharmacy | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Millbrook Villas Dental Practce | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Mount Stuart Hospital | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Devon & Cornwall Police | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Torquay Roundhill Rd, Livermead Cashzone | 190 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hollicombe Park 1.9 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,440 m² | 270 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3.1 ha | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,030 m² | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 3.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Matthew, a listed building (Grade II*), 810 m (0.5 miles) north. 49 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Matthew | Listed building, Grade II* | 810 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Torre Abbey | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Oldway Mansion | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Princess Gardens and Royal Terrace Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Round Hill | Hill | 450 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Thornhill Brake | Wood | 450 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Oil Cove | Tidal water | 590 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Broken Cliff | Cliff or slope | 600 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Devil's Point | Wetland | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) north-east |
| Aptor Pool | Lake or reservoir | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 7 |
1 of the street's 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Torbay: see them on the Torbay page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 250 m | No published inspection |
| Cockington Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Oldway Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Foodstore TQ2 6TH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 200 m | 5 Very good | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Charterhouse TQ2 6QT | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lady Park Road (5); On or near Old Paignton Road (4); On or near Supermarket (4); On or near Roundhill Road (2); On or near Broadstone Park Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 41% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 91% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 65% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 42% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 44% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 38% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 81% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Hawthorn Park Close · Lady Park Road · Chiltern Close · Broadpark Road · Manscombe Close · Broadstone Park Road · Roundhill Road · Cotswold Close · Mead Road · Barnfield Road · Purbeck Avenue · Manscombe Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.