Ryde Close Torquay, Torbay
15 addresses across 1 postcode (TQ2), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 40700924.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2016 the median was £152,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 2, D: 2).
- Flood: 4 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 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 2.2 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 170 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 75 to 78 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 Chilcote Practice, about 1.4 km (0.8 miles) away.
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 55% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 114 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | £152,000 | £152,000 | £152,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £108,000 | £108,000 | £108,000 |
| 2008 | 2 | £167,475 | £165,000 | £169,950 |
| 2007 | 1 | £149,000 | £149,000 | £149,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £139,950 | £139,950 | £139,950 |
| 2001 | 1 | £64,000 | £64,000 | £64,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £33,000 | £33,000 | £33,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2019 | 4 TQ2 8HD | Terraced | £148,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 5 Feb 2016 | 10 TQ2 8HD | Terraced | £152,000 | |
| 4 Mar 2010 | 14 TQ2 8HD | Semi-detached | £108,000 | |
| 29 May 2008 | 8 TQ2 8HD | Terraced | £169,950 | |
| 24 Jan 2008 | 3 TQ2 8HD | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 12 Jul 2007 | 4 TQ2 8HD | Terraced | £149,000 | |
| 11 Nov 2005 | 12 TQ2 8HD | Terraced | £139,950 | |
| 5 Mar 2001 | 9 TQ2 8HD | Terraced | £64,000 | |
| 28 Feb 1996 | 8 TQ2 8HD | Terraced | £33,000 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 86 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (3); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1950-1966 (4); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2); rented (private) (1); rented (social) (1).
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 B (67% of about 640 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)
- 331 Teignmouth Road, Torquay: up to 22 homes, permissioned (540 m (0.3 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 3 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 75 m and 78 m above sea level (77 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TQ2 8HD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Torre 376,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Torquay 508,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Newton Abbot 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 17 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 61 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Halsteads Rd Watcombe | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Paignton | 6.7 km (4.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Torquay - North Quay | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Chilcote Close Car Park | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 28.4 km (18 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 102 km (63 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chilcote Practice | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Watcombe Pharmacy | 180 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Barton Dental Surgery | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Torbay Hospital | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Torquay Police Station | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 390 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,360 m² | 170 m |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 880 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Barton Downs 4.6 ha | 330 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Beechfield Avenue Allotments 3,960 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Manor Farmhouse Including Remains of Linhay at Rear, a listed building (Grade II*), 530 m (0.3 miles) north-west. 24 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Manor Farmhouse Including Remains of Linhay at Rear | Listed building, Grade II* | 530 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Watcombe Park and Brunel Manor | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Barton Road Cemetery, Torquay | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| St Michael's Chapel, Chapel Hill | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mincent Hill | Hill | 260 m north |
| Daison Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Shag Cliff | Cliff or slope | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Petit Tor Beach | Beach | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Petit Tor Point | Wetland | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Bickley Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.1 | 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 | 15 | 15 |
None of the street's 15 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 Torbay: see them on the Torbay page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Barton Hill | Primary | 3–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Watcombe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Cuthbert Mayne School Roman Catholic/Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 760 m (0.5 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 |
| St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Margaret's Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Homelands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Torquay Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Torre Church of England Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Upton St James CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
| The Spires College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watcombe Chippy TQ2 8BP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Watcombe Pharmacy TQ2 8BP | Retailers - other | 200 m | Exempt | |
| Silwal's kitchen TQ2 8BJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Lucky Chef TQ2 8BJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
| E & M Store TQ2 8BJ | Retailers - other | 240 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Moorleigh TQ2 8ET | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Westbrooke Grange TQ2 8ET | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 21 Sep 2026 |
| The Co-operative Food TQ2 8HN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Day Lewis Pharmacy TQ2 8HN | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Tesco TQ2 8HW | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Paul's Plaice Fish And Chips TQ2 8HN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 May 2025 |
| Crusty Loaf Barton TQ2 8HN | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2026 |
| Woks Cook In TQ2 8HN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 54 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Starpitten Lane West (22); On or near Pafford Close (20); On or near Ryde Close (19); On or near Clennon Lane (16); On or near Pafford Avenue (15).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 55% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 23% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 37% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 8% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 76% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 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) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 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 1 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
- TQ2 8HD: 15 addresses of 16 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Happaway Close · Happaway Road · Garth Road · Starpitten Lane West · Pafford Close · Clennon Lane · Halsteads Road · Happaway Road · Edgeley Road · Halsteads Road · Fore Street · Halsteads Road
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.