Suncrest Close Torquay, Torbay
11 addresses across 1 postcode (TQ2), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 40700978.
- Sales: 15 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £312,300 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 3, E: 3, F: 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 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 270 m away, and Lindisfarne (1.9 hectares) is about 480 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 100 to 106 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 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 150 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 46% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 85 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 | £312,300 | £312,300 | £312,300 |
| 2022 | 1 | £298,000 | £298,000 | £298,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £249,975 | £220,000 | £279,950 |
| 2017 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £197,000 | £197,000 | £197,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £116,666 | £116,666 | £116,666 |
| 2004 | 1 | £211,250 | £211,250 | £211,250 |
| 2003 | 1 | £141,000 | £141,000 | £141,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £90,000 | £90,000 | £90,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £56,500 | £56,500 | £56,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sep 2025 | 5 TQ2 8HR | Detached | £312,300 | |
| 11 Nov 2022 | 7 TQ2 8HR | Semi-detached | £298,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2020 | 4 TQ2 8HR | Semi-detached | £279,950 | |
| 13 Nov 2020 | 1 TQ2 8HR | Semi-detached | £220,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2018 | 8 TQ2 8HR | Semi-detached | £215,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 Sep 2017 | 4 TQ2 8HR | Semi-detached | £210,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2014 | 2 TQ2 8HR | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 5 Mar 2008 | 8 TQ2 8HR | Semi-detached | £197,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2006 | 4 TQ2 8HR | Semi-detached | £116,666 | |
| 29 Oct 2004 | 5 TQ2 8HR | Detached | £211,250 | |
| 12 Jun 2003 | 9 TQ2 8HR | Semi-detached | £141,000 | |
| 9 May 2002 | 5 TQ2 8HR | Detached | £130,000 | |
| 26 May 2000 | 5 TQ2 8HR | Detached | £90,000 | |
| 12 Aug 1999 | 10 TQ2 8HR | Semi-detached | £56,500 | |
| 4 Jul 1997 | 2 TQ2 8HR | Semi-detached | £52,000 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 91 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (7); House, semi-detached (1); House, detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (9). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (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 C (46% of about 670 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)
- Torquay Holiday Park, Kingskerswell Road, Torquay: up to 150 homes, not permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Barton Hall Activity Centre, Kingskerswell Road, Torquay: up to 45 homes, not permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
- 331 Teignmouth Road, Torquay: up to 22 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 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
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 11 addresses are between 100 m and 106 m above sea level (104 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TQ2 8HR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Torre 376,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Torquay 508,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Newton Abbot 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 19 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 50 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Barton Hill Shops | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Paignton | 6.7 km (4.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Torquay - North Quay | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Torbay Hospital Car Park | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 28.3 km (18 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 101 km (63 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Chilcote Practice | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Barton Pharmacy | 60 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Barton Dental Surgery | 90 m |
| Hospital | Torbay Hospital | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Torquay Police Station | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Barton, Barton Hill Road Cashzone | 60 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 510 m² | 270 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Lindisfarne 1.9 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 620 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Barton Downs 4.6 ha | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Beechfield Avenue Allotments 3,960 m² | 260 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 2.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Manor Farmhouse Including Remains of Linhay at Rear, a listed building (Grade II*), 170 m north. 14 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* | 170 m north |
| Barton Road Cemetery, Torquay | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Watcombe Park and Brunel Manor | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mincent Hill | Hill | 420 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Broomhill Plantation | Wood | 820 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Valley of Rocks | Valley | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Watcombe Beach | Beach | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Petit Tor Point | Wetland | 2 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Bickley Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.0 | 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 | 11 | 11 |
None of the street's 11 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 | 330 m | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Watcombe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Cuthbert Mayne School Roman Catholic/Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Torquay Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 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) |
| St Margaret's Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Homelands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crusty Loaf Barton TQ2 8HN | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2026 |
| Woks Cook In TQ2 8HN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Paul's Plaice Fish And Chips TQ2 8HN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 May 2025 |
| Day Lewis Pharmacy TQ2 8HN | Retailers - other | 100 m | Exempt | |
| Tesco TQ2 8HW | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 110 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2025 |
| The Co-operative Food TQ2 8HN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 120 m | 5 Very good | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Burrow Down Shortbreaks TQ2 8QX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Moorleigh TQ2 8ET | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Westbrooke Grange TQ2 8ET | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 |
| Shoplifting | 13 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (24); On or near Darwin Crescent (10); On or near Rose Dene (10); On or near Ashleigh Close (8); On or near Erica Drive (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 38% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 46% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 27% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 44% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 37% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 18% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 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) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 11% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
- TQ2 8HR: 11 addresses
Nearby streets
Ashleigh Close · Suncrest Park · Broom Park · Orange Grove · Erica Drive · Langford Crescent · Isaacs Road · Darwin Crescent · Beechfield Place · Fore Street · Bottompark Lane · Edgeley 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.