Oyster Close Paignton, Torbay
6 addresses across 2 postcodes (TQ4), about 160 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 40700636.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £585,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (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 C; 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 Paignton, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Goodrington Village Green, is about 360 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 16 to 30 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 6 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Corner Place Surgery, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 610 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 75% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 51 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £585,000 | £585,000 | £585,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £615,000 | £615,000 | £615,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £355,000 | £355,000 | £355,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £345,000 | £345,000 | £345,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 1999 | 2 | £76,250 | £63,000 | £89,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 2025 | TINOPAI TQ4 6NN | Detached | £585,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2024 | HAYFIELD TQ4 6NN | Detached | £615,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2022 | HAYFIELD TQ4 6NN | Detached | £380,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 24 Aug 2011 | 1 TQ4 6NN | Detached | £355,000 | |
| 4 Jul 2008 | BAYTHORP TQ4 6NN | Detached | £345,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2006 | TINOPAI TQ4 6NN | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 29 Oct 1999 | TINOPAI TQ4 6NN | Detached | £63,000 | |
| 17 Feb 1999 | BAYTHORP TQ4 6NN | Detached | £89,500 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 119 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (2); House, detached (1). Built: 1983-1990 (1); 1950-1966 (1); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
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 (32% of about 810 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 6 addresses are between 16 m and 30 m above sea level (22 m on average); the ground rises about 14 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TQ4 6NL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TQ4 6NN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Paignton 707,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Torquay 508,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Torre 376,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest YMCA Goodrington | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Paignton | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Brixham Ferry Landing | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Quay West Car Park | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest evyve Charging Station | 110 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 36.5 km (23 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 110 km (68 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Corner Place Surgery | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cherrybrook Dental Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Paignton Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Brixham Police Station | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Olympia Amusement Centre Cashzone | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Goodrington Village Green 3,030 m² | 360 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Goodrington Park 5.7 ha | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 1,050 m² | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.4 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Clennon Valley Allotment Gardens 8,850 m² | 290 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 8.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Chambered tomb, 630m north west of Elberry Farm, a scheduled monument, 1.5 km (1 mile) south.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Chambered tomb, 630m north west of Elberry Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (1 mile) south |
| Oldway Mansion | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Goodrington Sands South | Beach | 420 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Sugar Loaf Hill | Hill | 440 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Primley Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Mill Point | Wetland | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south-west |
| The Cliffs | Cliff or slope | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south-west |
| Mill Pool | Lake or reservoir | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.1 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 6 |
2 of the street's 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Rock Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Roselands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Michael's Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Curledge Street Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Hayes School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterside Grill TQ4 6NF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Waterside Inn TQ4 6ND | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Alan's Cantonese Takeaway TQ4 6NF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 4 Good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Bubble Tots Childminding TQ4 6NB | Other catering premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Waterside Garage Londis TQ4 6ND | Retailers - other | 170 m | 4 Good | 20 Feb 2018 |
| Jade Palace TQ4 6NF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 5 Very good | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Convenience Store TQ4 6NF | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2026 |
| The Sweet Spot TQ4 6NF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Torbay Golf Centre TQ4 7JP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Boots TQ4 7LY | Retailers - other | 330 m | Exempt | |
| Cherrybrook News TQ4 7LY | Retailers - other | 380 m | Exempt | |
| Crusty Loaf Bakery Cherry Brook TQ4 7LY | Retailers - other | 390 m | 4 Good | 23 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Dartmouth Road (11); On or near Cliff Park Avenue (11); On or near Knapp Park Road (9); On or near Louville Close (7); On or near South Sands (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 41% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 75% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 56% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 25% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 43% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 46% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 83% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
Cliff Park Road · Beach Walk · The Saddle · Oyster Bend · Louville Close · Barn Road · Cliff Park Avenue · Seafields · Knapp Park Road · Crossway · Courtenay Road · Drake Drive
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.