Soper Road Teignmouth, Teignbridge
1 address across 1 postcode (TQ14), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 39802177.
- 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 Teignbridge costs £2,643 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Teignmouth, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 210 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 71 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 Channel View Medical Group, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 87% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 29 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 C (41% of about 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 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 address is about 71 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TQ14 9LR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Teignmouth 761,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Dawlish 581,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Dawlish Warren 248,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Higher Coombe Drive Teignmouth | 100 m |
| Ferry terminal | Teignmouth Ferry Landing | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Teign Street Car Park | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 20.9 km (13 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 94.2 km (59 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Channel View Medical Group | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tawstock Dental Care | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Teignmouth Hospital | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Teignmouth Police Station | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Central Convenience - Queen Street | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.9 ha | 210 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 450 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 200 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,930 m² | 190 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 6.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bishop's Palace, Bishopsteignton, a scheduled monument, 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west. 23 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop's Palace, Bishopsteignton | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Luscombe Castle | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Holcombe Down | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Bitton Brook | Tidal water | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Southwood Plantation | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| East Cliff | Cliff or slope | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| The Salty | Wetland | 1.5 km (1 mile) south |
| Merry Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.6 | 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 | 1 | 1 |
None of the street's 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Teignmouth Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road | Secondary | 11–18 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Hazeldown School | Primary | 4–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Shaldon Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teignmouth Football Club TQ14 9EX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2016 |
| SPAR TEIGNMOUTH TQ14 9NL | Retailers - other | 290 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| New Road Area Community Association TQ14 8QP | Other catering premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Lower Coombe Store TQ14 9ER | Retailers - other | 390 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lake Avenue (5); On or near Paddons Lane (4); On or near Rocky Lane (4); On or near Falkland Way (3); On or near Soper Road (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 87% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 45% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 71% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 53% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 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
- TQ14 9LR: 1 address of 39 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Soper Walk · Dunning Road · Lake Avenue · Nelson Close · Higher Coombe Drive · Rivermead Mews · Lake Avenue · Paddons Lane · Falkland Way · Pellew Way · Coombe Lane · Coombe Vale Road
All the streets in TQ14 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.