Underidge Close Paignton, Torbay
32 addresses across 1 postcode (TQ3), about 190 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 40700424.
- Sales: 48 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £285,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 19 homes have an energy certificate (C: 8, D: 10, E: 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 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 Paignton, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 370 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 61 to 72 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 Old Farm Surgery, about 270 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 40% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 120 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | £272,000 | £272,000 | £272,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £231,000 | £231,000 | £231,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £255,000 | £200,000 | £310,000 |
| 2019 | 5 | £192,000 | £140,000 | £215,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £164,000 | £160,000 | £168,000 |
| 2016 | 3 | £165,000 | £160,000 | £202,500 |
| 2015 | 1 | £154,000 | £154,000 | £154,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £138,500 | £117,500 | £159,500 |
| 2013 | 1 | £157,500 | £157,500 | £157,500 |
| 2010 | 1 | £153,000 | £153,000 | £153,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2026 | 6 TQ3 3XU | Semi-detached | £285,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 6 TQ3 3XU | Semi-detached | £272,000 | |
| 9 Sep 2024 | 32 TQ3 3XU | Semi-detached | £240,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2021 | 3 TQ3 3XU | Semi-detached | £231,000 | |
| 23 Sep 2020 | 4 TQ3 3XU | Terraced | £310,000 | |
| 14 May 2020 | 4 TQ3 3XU | Terraced | £200,000 | |
| 25 Sep 2019 | 16 TQ3 3XU | Semi-detached | £210,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2019 | 40 TQ3 3XU | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2019 | 36 TQ3 3XU | Semi-detached | £192,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2019 | 12 TQ3 3XU | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 12 Apr 2019 | 19 TQ3 3XU | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2017 | 36 TQ3 3XU | Semi-detached | £160,000 | |
| 10 Mar 2017 | 13 TQ3 3XU | Semi-detached | £168,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2016 | 17 TQ3 3XU | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2016 | 1 TQ3 3XU | Detached | £202,500 | |
| 24 Mar 2016 | 12 TQ3 3XU | Semi-detached | £160,000 | |
| 18 Sep 2015 | 16 TQ3 3XU | Semi-detached | £154,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2014 | 36 TQ3 3XU | Semi-detached | £159,500 | |
| 27 Jun 2014 | 22A TQ3 3XU | Terraced | £117,500 | |
| 23 Aug 2013 | 12 TQ3 3XU | Semi-detached | £157,500 | |
| 6 Jul 2010 | 10 TQ3 3XU | Terraced | £153,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2009 | 12 TQ3 3XU | Terraced | £140,000 | |
| 5 Dec 2008 | 22 TQ3 3XU | Terraced | £140,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2008 | 22A TQ3 3XU | Terraced | £120,000 | |
| 26 Jul 2006 | 16 TQ3 3XU | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2006 | 1 TQ3 3XU | Detached | £178,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2006 | 19 TQ3 3XU | Detached | £186,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2006 | 2 TQ3 3XU | Semi-detached | £270,000 | |
| 9 Dec 2005 | 17 TQ3 3XU | Semi-detached | £157,000 | |
| 24 Jan 2005 | 34 TQ3 3XU | Semi-detached | £141,000 | |
| 25 Oct 2002 | 1 TQ3 3XU | Detached | £133,000 | |
| 4 Oct 2002 | 18 TQ3 3XU | Semi-detached | £129,000 | |
| 9 Apr 2002 | 4 TQ3 3XU | Terraced | £82,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2001 | 11 TQ3 3XU | Semi-detached | £83,000 | |
| 30 May 2001 | 24 TQ3 3XU | Semi-detached | £81,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2001 | 36 TQ3 3XU | Semi-detached | £77,500 | |
| 24 Nov 2000 | 3 TQ3 3XU | Semi-detached | £94,950 | |
| 22 Sep 2000 | 40 TQ3 3XU | Semi-detached | £81,000 | |
| 9 Jun 2000 | 8 TQ3 3XU | Terraced | £69,500 | |
| 25 Feb 2000 | 28 TQ3 3XU | Semi-detached | £74,000 | |
| 1 Feb 2000 | 40 TQ3 3XU | Semi-detached | £68,000 | |
| 1 Mar 1999 | 20 TQ3 3XU | Semi-detached | £25,920 | |
| 3 Jul 1998 | 10 TQ3 3XU | Terraced | £54,000 | |
| 11 Jun 1998 | 12 TQ3 3XU | Terraced | £52,000 | |
| 26 May 1998 | 24 TQ3 3XU | Semi-detached | £54,000 | |
| 3 Apr 1998 | 11 TQ3 3XU | Semi-detached | £54,000 | |
| 4 Oct 1996 | 4 TQ3 3XU | Terraced | £40,000 | |
| 1 Dec 1995 | 14 TQ3 3XU | Terraced | £54,750 |
Energy performance certificates
19 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (17); House, detached (2). Built: 1967-1975 (15); 1976-1982 (3); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (13); rented (private) (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (11 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 B (66% of about 580 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)
- R/O 286-288 Totnes Road, Paignton: up to 7 homes, permissioned (870 m (0.5 miles))
- Land R/O Quarry Terrace, Marldon Road, Paignton: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 3 November 2026 to 5 November 2026: WALES AND WEST UTILITIES LTD, Remedial works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 32 addresses are between 61 m and 72 m above sea level (67 m on average); the ground rises about 11 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TQ3 3XU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Paignton 707,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Torquay 508,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Torre 376,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 24 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 64 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Underidge Road Paignton | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Paignton | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Torquay - North Quay | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Car parks | National Car Parks | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 35.3 km (22 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 108 km (67 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Old Farm Surgery | 270 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Day Lewis Pharmacy | 370 m |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Marldon Road (Dental Surgery) | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Paignton Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Devon & Cornwall Police | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Foxholes Cashzone | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 740 m² | 370 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,130 m² | 170 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.4 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,720 m² | 360 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Bishop's Palace, Tower Road, a scheduled monument, 1.2 km (0.8 miles) east. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Bishop's Palace, Tower Road | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Oldway Mansion | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Primley Wood | Wood | 670 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Windmill Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Paignton Sands | Beach | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Tenner's Bottom | Valley | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) west |
| Aptor Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2 miles) north-west |
| Mill Point | Wetland | 5 km (3.1 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.2 | 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 | 32 | 32 |
None of the street's 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Ash Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | Good (May 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Paignton Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Hayes School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jul 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 Michael's Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Curledge Street Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oldway Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Roselands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Foxhole Stores TQ3 3SU | Retailers - other | 340 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Carters TQ3 3QH | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Day Lewis Pharmacy TQ3 3SU | Retailers - other | 360 m | Exempt | |
| Bargain Booze TQ3 3SU | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2017 |
| Trawlers fish and chips TQ3 3SU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 5 Very good | 20 Apr 2026 |
| The Co-Operative Foodstore TQ3 3ST | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 59 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Two Acre Close (36); On or near Luscombe Crescent (19); On or near Clovelly Rise (17); On or near Tallow Wood Close (13); On or near Copley Close (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 40% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 30% | 17% |
| Private rented | 29% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 9% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 72% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 85% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 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 4 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
- TQ3 3XU: 32 addresses
Nearby streets
Underidge Lane · Clovelly Rise · Underidge Drive · Underidge Road · Tallow Wood Close · Two Acre Close · Highfield Crescent · Copley Close · Foxhole Road · Foxhole Road · Treesdale Close · Marldon 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.