Redgate Close Torquay, Torbay
23 addresses across 2 postcodes (TQ1), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 40701253.
- Sales: 33 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £410,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 6, E: 1, F: 1, G: 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 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 Torre, about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 60 m away, and Cary Park (2.3 hectares) is about 630 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 118 to 125 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 23 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Brunel Medical Practice, about 780 m (0.5 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 95% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 14 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 | £410,000 | £410,000 | £410,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £357,000 | £357,000 | £357,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £292,000 | £292,000 | £292,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £257,500 | £257,500 | £257,500 |
| 2015 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £209,000 | £208,000 | £210,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £247,000 | £229,000 | £265,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £182,500 | £182,500 | £182,500 |
| 2010 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2009 | 2 | £154,200 | £136,400 | £172,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £249,999 | £249,999 | £249,999 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2025 | 17 TQ1 3UG | Detached | £410,000 | |
| 29 Nov 2024 | 10 TQ1 3UG | Semi-detached | £357,000 | |
| 17 May 2021 | 6 TQ1 3UG | Semi-detached | £292,000 | |
| 6 Apr 2018 | 18 TQ1 3UG | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 1 Sep 2016 | 16 TQ1 3UG | Semi-detached | £257,500 | |
| 7 Aug 2015 | 20 TQ1 3UG | Terraced | £230,000 | |
| 5 Dec 2014 | 24 TQ1 3UG | Terraced | £210,000 | |
| 9 May 2014 | 10 TQ1 3UG | Semi-detached | £208,000 | |
| 31 May 2013 | 14 TQ1 3UG | Semi-detached | £265,000 | |
| 11 Jan 2013 | 16 TQ1 3UG | Semi-detached | £229,000 | |
| 19 Sep 2011 | 4 TQ1 3UG | Semi-detached | £182,500 | |
| 24 Sep 2010 | 12 TQ1 3UG | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2009 | 20 TQ1 3UG | Terraced | £172,000 | |
| 4 Nov 2009 | 20 TQ1 3UG | Terraced | £136,400 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Sep 2007 | 22 TQ1 3UG | Detached | £249,999 | |
| 29 Mar 2006 | 6 TQ1 3UG | Semi-detached | £226,500 | |
| 2 Aug 2004 | 18 TQ1 3UG | Detached | £218,000 | |
| 2 Jul 2004 | 22 TQ1 3UG | Detached | £229,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2003 | 15 TQ1 3UG | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 14 Feb 2003 | 22 TQ1 3UG | Terraced | £30,000 | |
| 29 Dec 2002 | 8 TQ1 3UG | Terraced | £143,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Jun 2002 | 6 TQ1 3UG | Semi-detached | £143,500 | |
| 22 Jan 2002 | 22 TQ1 3UG | Terraced | £100,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2001 | 16 TQ1 3UG | Semi-detached | £145,000 | |
| 4 Oct 2001 | 17 TQ1 3UG | Detached | £156,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2000 | 7 TQ1 3UG | Detached | £113,000 | |
| 13 Aug 1999 | 5 TQ1 3UG | Detached | £90,000 | |
| 18 Jun 1999 | 3 TQ1 3UG | Terraced | £97,000 | |
| 21 Sep 1998 | 14 TQ1 3UG | Semi-detached | £81,000 | |
| 11 Apr 1997 | 22 TQ1 3UG | Terraced | £59,950 | |
| 6 Sep 1996 | 8 TQ1 3UG | Terraced | £63,250 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Jul 1996 | 6 TQ1 3UG | Semi-detached | £65,500 | |
| 27 Mar 1995 | 1 TQ1 3UG | Detached | £84,500 |
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 108 m². Most common: House, detached (6); House, mid-terrace (6); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1967-1975 (10); 1976-1982 (2); 1950-1966 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (8 addresses)
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 (35% of about 620 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)
- Quintaville, Reddenhill Road, Torquay: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (350 m)
- Palace Hotel (Tennis Courts), Babbacombe Road, Torquay: up to 38 homes, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Wolverton and Mowbray, Asheldon Road, Torquay: up to 6 homes, permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Ansteys Lea Hotel, Babbacombe Road, Torquay: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
- Walton Lodge, Middle Warberry Road, Torquay: up to 11 homes, permissioned (850 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 10 September 2026 to 15 September 2026: WALES AND WEST UTILITIES LTD, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (standard works)
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 23 addresses are between 118 m and 125 m above sea level (121 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TQ1 3UF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TQ1 3UG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Torre 376,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Torquay 508,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Paignton 707,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 47 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Warberry Copse Ellacombe | 220 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Paignton | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Torquay - North Quay | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Chilcote Close Car Park | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 29.9 km (19 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 103 km (64 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brunel Medical Practice | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Babbacombe Pharmacy | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wellswood And Babbacombe Dental LTD | 380 m |
| Hospital | Mount Stuart Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Torquay Police Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,460 m² | 60 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Cary Park 2.3 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 980 m² | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Quinta Viewpoint Allotments 1.0 ha | 50 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 5.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Parish Church of All Saints, a listed building (Grade I), 580 m (0.4 miles) north-west. 56 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Parish Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade I | 580 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Prehistoric field system at Walls Hill | Scheduled monument | 690 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Parish Church of St Matthias | Listed building, Grade II* | 730 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| 1-15, Wellswood Park Road | Listed building, Grade II* | 730 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Kent's Cavern, Torquay | Scheduled monument | 900 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Castle Tor | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Princess Gardens and Royal Terrace Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Warberry Hill | Hill | 400 m (0.2 miles) south-west |
| Walls Hill | Hill | 610 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Asheldon Copse | Wood | 710 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Redgate Beach | Beach | 740 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Devil's Point | Wetland | 810 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Blackball Rocks | Cliff or slope | 880 m (0.5 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.8 | 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 | 22 | 23 |
1 of the street's 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 240 m | No published inspection |
| Warberry CofE Academy Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ilsham Church of England Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Spires College | Secondary | 11–18 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ellacombe Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Homelands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Margaret's Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Upton St James CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Cuthbert Mayne School Roman Catholic/Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masons Arms TQ1 3SY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Dee Dees TQ1 3TA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Dec 2024 |
| The Range TQ1 3TA | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Redgate Close (6); On or near Budleigh Close (2); On or near Langstone Close (2); On or near Quinta Road (1); On or near Seaton Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 8% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 40% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 95% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 66% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 43% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 82% | 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) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 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 6 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
Budleigh Close · Branscombe Close · Charmouth Close · Langstone Close · Locks Hill · Lydwell Park Road · Lyme View Road · Quinta Road · Lydwell Road · Seaton Close · Kensey Close · Locks Close
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.