Glenthorne Close Torquay, Torbay
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (TQ1), about 30 m long. USRN 40701119.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2018 the median was £337,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 3, E: 2).
- 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 C; Band D in Torbay costs £2,470 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 75% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Torquay, about 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Torwood Gardens, is about 370 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 54 to 59 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Southover Medical Practice, about 1.5 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 240 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 64% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 127 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | £337,000 | £337,000 | £337,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £330,000 | £330,000 | £330,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £255,000 | £255,000 | £255,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £249,000 | £249,000 | £249,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £123,000 | £123,000 | £123,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr 2018 | 3 TQ1 1QL | Semi-detached | £337,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2017 | 4 TQ1 1QL | Semi-detached | £330,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2016 | 4 TQ1 1QL | Semi-detached | £255,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2007 | 2 TQ1 1QL | Semi-detached | £275,000 | |
| 9 Jun 2006 | 3 TQ1 1QL | Semi-detached | £249,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2000 | 5 TQ1 1QL | Detached | £125,000 | |
| 26 Nov 1999 | 2 TQ1 1QL | Semi-detached | £123,000 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 136 m². Most common: House, detached (6). Built: 1967-1975 (3); 1976-1982 (2); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (2).
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 C (27% of about 1,070 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Warberries (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: in a protected area: Area around Lower Warberry Road and Old Torwood Road.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- YUM SING CANTONESE RESTAURANT, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Walton Lodge, Middle Warberry Road, Torquay: up to 11 homes, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Ansteys Lea Hotel, Babbacombe Road, Torquay: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- The Terrace Car Park, Torquay: up to 35 homes, not permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- Wolverton and Mowbray, Asheldon Road, Torquay: up to 6 homes, permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- 30-34 The Terrace, Torquay: up to 12 homes, permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
- Pimlico, Torquay: up to 50 homes, not permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
- 8-9 Braddons Hill Road West, Torquay: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
- Fleet Walk Shopping Centre, Torquay: up to 25 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 30 September 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 54 m and 59 m above sea level (57 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TQ1 1PN | 100% | 75% | 75% | 0% |
| TQ1 1QL | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Torquay 508,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Torre 376,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Paignton 707,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 16 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 54 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lower Warberry Rd Wellswood | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Paignton | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Torquay Harbour Boarding Pontoon | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Meadfoot Road Car Park | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 30.7 km (19 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 104 km (65 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Southover Medical Practice | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Day Lewis Pharmacy | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Park Crescent House Dental Surgery | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Mount Stuart Hospital | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Devon & Cornwall Police | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Torquay, Ilsham Rd, Wellswood Cashzone | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Torwood Gardens 1.2 ha | 370 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Manor Gardens 18 ha | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 980 m² | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | Stoodley Knowle Playing Field 1.8 ha | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ben Venue Allotments 3,630 m² | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 21 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is 1-15, Wellswood Park Road, a listed building (Grade II*), 260 m north-east. 156 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 5 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| 1-15, Wellswood Park Road | Listed building, Grade II* | 260 m north-east |
| Parish Church of St Matthias | Listed building, Grade II* | 510 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Hatley St George | Listed building, Grade II* | 590 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Kent's Cavern, Torquay | Scheduled monument | 710 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Castle Tor | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 730 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Hesketh Crescent and Attached Railings No 1-15 and Attached Railings | Listed building, Grade II* | 810 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Princess Gardens and Royal Terrace Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Prehistoric field system at Walls Hill | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Torre Abbey | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Oxlea Hill | Hill | 440 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Warberry Hill | Hill | 520 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Oxlea Copse | Wood | 570 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Meadfoot Beach | Beach | 870 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Devil's Point | Wetland | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Blackball Rocks | Cliff or slope | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.7 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 7 |
2 of the street's 7 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilsham Church of England Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Warberry CofE Academy Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ellacombe Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Spires College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Upton St James CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Hotel TQ1 1HN | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 90 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Babbacombe Convenience Store TQ1 1HN | Retailers - other | 140 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Jia Wang TQ1 2PT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Old Vienna Restaurant TQ1 2PT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Yum Sing Cantonese Restaurant TQ1 1PN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Erith House TQ1 2PX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Garden House Nursing Home TQ1 1RN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Somerville Hotel TQ1 1HJ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 370 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2016 |
| The Kents TQ1 2JG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Robin Hill Hotel TQ1 1HF | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| The Co-Operative Foodstore TQ1 2JG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Gresham Court TQ1 1HG | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Me & Mrs Jones TQ1 2JG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Dec 2025 |
| The Shirley TQ1 1HF | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| The Village Cafe and Bar/Wellswood Kitchen TQ1 2JG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 63 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Old Torwood Road (51); On or near Higher Erith Road (26); On or near Lower Erith Road (18); On or near Lisburne Square (14); On or near Woodend Road (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 7% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 40% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 64% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 42% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 35% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 41% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
Babbacombe Road · Old Torwood Road · Lower Warberry Road · Daphne Close · Lisburne Square · Marlborough Avenue · Lower Erith Road · Lower Warberry Road · Woodend Road · Acadia Road · Wellswood Park · Lisburne Crescent
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.