Murdock Road Torpoint, Cornwall
12 addresses across 2 postcodes (PL11), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5701672.
- Sales: 13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £230,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 3).
- 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 B; Band D in Cornwall costs £2,591 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 87% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Dockyard (Devonport), about 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 730 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 19 to 24 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Rame Group Practice, about 650 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 550 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 69% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £177,000 | £177,000 | £177,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2015 | 3 | £163,000 | £85,000 | £170,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £126,500 | £126,500 | £126,500 |
| 2003 | 1 | £117,500 | £117,500 | £117,500 |
| 2000 | 1 | £69,500 | £69,500 | £69,500 |
| 1996 | 1 | £49,000 | £49,000 | £49,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £42,800 | £42,800 | £42,800 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Sep 2021 | 7 PL11 2DT | Semi-detached | £230,000 | |
| 21 Oct 2019 | 5 PL11 2DT | Semi-detached | £177,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2017 | 7 PL11 2DT | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2016 | 9 PL11 2DT | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2015 | 11 PL11 2DT | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2015 | 13 PL11 2DT | Semi-detached | £85,000 | |
| 25 Sep 2015 | 5 PL11 2DT | Semi-detached | £163,000 | |
| 5 Dec 2006 | 5 PL11 2DT | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 3 Dec 2004 | 3 PL11 2DT | Semi-detached | £126,500 | |
| 22 Aug 2003 | 1 PL11 2DT | Semi-detached | £117,500 | |
| 1 Dec 2000 | 1 PL11 2DT | Semi-detached | £69,500 | |
| 25 Sep 1996 | 6 PL11 2DT | Semi-detached | £49,000 | |
| 10 Mar 1995 | 1 PL11 2DT | Semi-detached | £42,800 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 73 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (5). Built: 1976-1982 (4); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Cornwall in 2026-27: Band D £2,591 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,727 | £2,015 | £2,303 | £2,591 | £3,167 | £3,742 | £4,318 | £5,182 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (40% of about 1,730 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 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| PL11 2DT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PL11 2ND | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 19 m and 24 m above sea level (21 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL11 2DT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PL11 2ND | 100% | 87% | 87% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Dockyard (Devonport) 15,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Keyham 16,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Devonport 50,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Goad Close Torpoint | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Plymouth Coach Station Plymouth City Centre | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Torpoint Ferry Terminal | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Car parks | Morice Street car park | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | Wenea | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cornwall Airport Newquay NQY | 55.9 km (35 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 129 km (80 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rame Group Practice | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Allied Pharmacy Torpoint | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Raleigh Dental Centre | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | St Barnabas Hospital | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | Torpoint Police Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Torpoint Cashzone | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8.3 ha | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Trevorder Road 1,970 m² | 320 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.5 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,800 m² | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 8.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Philip and St James, a listed building (Grade II*), 920 m (0.6 miles) north. 13 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Philip and St James | Listed building, Grade II* | 920 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Maryfield House | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Antony | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Ballast pond at Torpoint 690m west of North Corner Quay | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Devonport Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 3 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Quarry Park Plantation | Wood | 130 m north-east |
| Quarry Park Bottom | Valley | 350 m north-east |
| Thanckes Lake | Tidal water | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Gravesend Point | Wetland | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Broom Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (1 mile) north |
| Blackie Woods Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.8 | 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 | 11 | 12 |
1 of the street's 12 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 Cornwall: see them on the Cornwall page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbeile Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Torpoint Community College | Secondary | 11–18 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter PL11 2PX | Retailers - other | 170 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 May 2026 |
| Silver Jackets PL11 2QY | Mobile caterer | 260 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Goad Close (5); On or near Trengrouse Avenue (4); On or near Trelawney Close (3); On or near Adams Crescent (2); On or near Westlake Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 69% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 38% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 28% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 15% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 7 to 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
Nearby streets
Adams Close · Goad Close · Westlake Close · Adams Crescent · Trelawney Rise · Clegg Avenue · Gurney Close · Trengrouse Avenue · Wavish Park · Gurney Close · Trelawney Close · Pencair Avenue
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.