Manor Close Abbotskerswell, Teignbridge
20 addresses across 1 postcode (TQ12), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 39801302.
- Sales: 26 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £185,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 5, D: 4, E: 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 D; Band D in Teignbridge costs £2,643 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Newton Abbot, about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Decoy Country Park, is about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 43 to 53 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Albany Surgery, about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away.
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 75% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 |
| 2021 | 3 | £315,000 | £275,000 | £585,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £281,500 | £281,500 | £281,500 |
| 2017 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2009 | 2 | £195,000 | £180,000 | £210,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £149,975 | £110,000 | £189,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2026 | 3 TQ12 5PX | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 20 Apr 2023 | 5 TQ12 5PX | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2021 | 2 TQ12 5PX | Detached | £585,000 | |
| 19 May 2021 | 18 TQ12 5PX | Semi-detached | £275,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2021 | 3 TQ12 5PX | Detached | £315,000 | |
| 4 Nov 2019 | 16 TQ12 5PX | Semi-detached | £281,500 | |
| 1 Jun 2017 | 18 TQ12 5PX | Semi-detached | £230,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2015 | 22 TQ12 5PX | Semi-detached | £245,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2012 | 22 TQ12 5PX | Semi-detached | £225,000 | |
| 2 Aug 2010 | 24 TQ12 5PX | Detached | £240,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2009 | 16 TQ12 5PX | Semi-detached | £210,000 | |
| 6 Aug 2009 | 4 TQ12 5PX | Detached | £180,000 | |
| 26 Jul 2007 | 20 TQ12 5PX | Semi-detached | £245,000 | |
| 9 Jul 2004 | 4 TQ12 5PX | Terraced | £180,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2002 | 3 TQ12 5PX | Detached | £189,950 | |
| 25 Mar 2002 | 1 TQ12 5PX | Detached | £110,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2001 | 16 TQ12 5PX | Semi-detached | £139,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2001 | 24 TQ12 5PX | Detached | £132,500 | |
| 4 May 2001 | 18 TQ12 5PX | Semi-detached | £97,500 | |
| 8 Dec 2000 | 20 TQ12 5PX | Semi-detached | £84,000 | |
| 16 Nov 1998 | 2 TQ12 5PX | Detached | £155,000 | |
| 28 Jul 1998 | 22 TQ12 5PX | Semi-detached | £68,500 | |
| 28 Nov 1997 | 16 TQ12 5PX | Semi-detached | £77,000 | |
| 7 Nov 1997 | 3 TQ12 5PX | Detached | £66,000 | |
| 13 Oct 1997 | 20 TQ12 5PX | Semi-detached | £60,000 | |
| 29 Nov 1996 | 6 TQ12 5PX | Detached | £61,600 |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 79 m². Most common: House, detached (3); Bungalow, detached (3); House, semi-detached (3). Built: 1950-1966 (7); 1967-1975 (3); 2012 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6); rented (private) (2).
Council tax
What each band costs in Teignbridge in 2026-27: Band D £2,643 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,762 | £2,056 | £2,349 | £2,643 | £3,230 | £3,818 | £4,405 | £5,286 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (25% of about 690 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.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 20 addresses are between 43 m and 53 m above sea level (47 m on average); the ground rises about 11 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TQ12 5PX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Newton Abbot 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Torre 376,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.5 km (4 miles) | |
| Torquay 508,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Abbots Stores Abbotskerswell | 270 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Paignton | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Torquay - North Quay | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Apcoa | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | Wenea | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 28.7 km (18 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 100 km (62 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Albany Surgery | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Allied Pharmacy Newton Abbot | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Tudor Clinic | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Newton Abbot Community Hospital | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Police station | Devon & Cornwall Police | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | Rontec - Newton Abbot | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Decoy Country Park 54 ha | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,200 m² | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,110 m² | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Town Farm Cottage, a listed building (Grade II*), 400 m (0.2 miles) south-east. 29 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Town Farm Cottage | Listed building, Grade II* | 400 m (0.2 miles) south-east |
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 400 m (0.2 miles) south |
| St Augustines Priory | Listed building, Grade II* | 930 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Four barrows near Dornafield Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Grange Copse | Wood | 720 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Conitor Copse | Wood | 770 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Canada Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Bickley Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Whitelake | Tidal water | 3 km (1.9 miles) north |
| Hackney Marshes | Wetland | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 20 | 20 |
None of the street's 20 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 Teignbridge: see them on the Teignbridge page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbotskerswell Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 250 m | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Canada Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Decoy Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mallands Residential Care Home TQ12 5NL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Abbotskerswell Primary School TQ12 5NS | School/college/university | 250 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Court Farm Inn TQ12 5NY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Abbotskerswell Pre-School CIC TQ12 5PB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Old Cider Works Lane (2); On or near Laburnam Terrace (2); On or near Manor Close (1); On or near Ford Road (1); On or near Manor Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 75% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 44% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 21% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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
- TQ12 5PX: 20 addresses
Nearby streets
Forde Close · Laburnam Terrace · Ford Road · Orchard Terrace · Old Cider Works Lane · Monks Orchard · The Paddocks · Slade Lane · Manor Road · Stonemans Hill · Odlehill Grove · Mallands Meadow
All the streets in TQ12 and across Teignbridge.
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.