Locks Close is in Torquay and in Torbay district. TQ1 3TU is located in the St Marychurch electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torbay. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Locks Close, Torquay, TQ1 3TU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: TQ1 3TS, TQ1 3PA, TQ1 3TT, TQ1 3UF, TQ1 3UA, TQ1 3UH, TQ1 3SU, TQ1 3SX, TQ1 3SY.

Locks Close Street Report

Property Prices

Average property prices on Locks Close are based on 22 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Torbay.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

Estimated Average Property Prices for TQ1 3TU

Average Price
£349,904
Semi-Detached
£345,914
Terraced
£362,663
Detached
£356,306
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Locks Close

Average Price
£349,904
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Locks CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2023
3 Locks Close, Torquay, Torbay
Semi-Detached, an established residential building 		£235,0002017-07-25 £325,350
11 Locks Close, Torquay, Torbay
Semi-Detached, an established residential building 		£245,0002016-03-31 £358,543
10 Locks Close, Torquay, Torbay
Semi-Detached, an established residential building 		£210,0002011-12-20 £350,388
1 Locks Close, Torquay, Torbay
Semi-Detached, an established residential building 		£195,0002011-11-30 £326,192
2 Locks Close, Torquay, Torbay
Semi-Detached, an established residential building 		£182,5002010-10-28 £294,936

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School
Quinta Road, TQ1 3RN 		298 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
3out of 4Warberry CofE Academy
Cedars Road, TQ1 1SB 		1,018 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4Ellacombe Church of England Academy
Ellacombe Church Road, TQ1 1TG 		1,143 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4Homelands Primary School
Westhill Road, TQ1 4NT 		1,207 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4Ilsham Church of England Academy
Ilsham Road, TQ1 2JQ 		1,238 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4The Spires College
Westlands Lane, TQ1 3PE 		750 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
3out of 4St Cuthbert Mayne School
Trumlands Road, TQ1 4RN 		1,703 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
3out of 4Torquay Academy
Cricketfield Road, TQ2 7NU 		2,239 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
4out of 4Torquay Girls Grammar School
30 Shiphay Lane, TQ2 7DY 		3,066 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
4out of 4Torquay Boys' Grammar School
Shiphay Manor Drive, TQ2 7EL 		3,338 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
- not ratedAbbey School
Hampton Court, Fore Street TQ1 4PR 		955 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
- not ratedEF Academy Torbay
EF House, Castle Road, TQ1 3BG 		1,621 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
- not ratedEat That Frog C.I.C
91 Union Street, TQ1 3DG 		1,662 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
3out of 4Combe Pafford School
Steps Lane, Watcombe TQ2 8NL 		2,449 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
3out of 4Mayfield School
Moor Lane, Watcombe TQ2 8NH 		2,611 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Chopping Board135 Babbacombe Road331 yd
Coffee Bean81 Babbacombe Road331 yd
Labrows Bistro and Bar131 Reddenhill Road351 yd
The Waddling Duck Bistro63 Babbacombe Downs Road353 yd
Angels49 Babbacombe Downs Road353 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Masons Arms110-112 Babbacombe Road184 yd
The Divers Arms86 Babbacombe Downs Road248 yd
Dog & Duck70 Babbacombe Road326 yd
Babbacombe Inn59 Babbacombe Downs Road353 yd
The George Inn48 Babbacombe Road396 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Yummies Pizza Kebab House137 Babbacombe Road279 yd
Ben Mei Cantonese Takeaway68 Babbacombe Road331 yd
Drakes Fish and Chips64 Babbacombe Road336 yd
I Am Thai Takeaway141 Reddenhill Road397 yd
NB Catering @ Torquay United FCTorquay United Fc, Marnham Road954 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Best One Babbacombe120-122 Reddenhill Road397 yd
Tesco55-57 Babbacombe Road512 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Babbacombe C Of E Primary School
QUINTA ROAD 		grass pitches296 yd
The Spires College (Quinta Field)
Quinta Road 		grass pitches320 yd
Babbacombe Cricket Club
WALLS HILL ROAD 		grass pitches442 yd
Cary Park
CARY AVENUE 		tennis courts529 yd
One Vision One Fitness
Foxlands Foxlands York Road 		health and fitness suite625 yd
Palace Hotel (Closed)
Babbacombe Road 		golf, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts667 yd
Lorrens Ladies Health Hydro
LORRENS HOTEL LORRENS HOTEL GUESTLAND ROAD 		health and fitness suite, swimming pool832 yd
The Spires College
Westlands Lane 		health and fitness suite837 yd
Plainmoor
PLAINMOOR GROUND PLAINMOOR GROUND WARBRO ROAD 		grass pitches911 yd
Plainmoor Community Pool
PLAINMOOR SWIMMING POOL PLAINMOOR SWIMMING POOL 		swimming pool916 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed39.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed56.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed7.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed8.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Safety

Is Locks Close Street dangerous?

According to police statistics, there was no crime reported in Locks Close area in year 2023. This neighbourhood is very safe.

Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence.

Employment

TQ1 3TU area has a high unemployment rate.. According to Census 2021, 4% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.

The percentage of retired residents living in TQ1 3TU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired80
Full-Time Employee44
Part-Time Employee24
Self-Employed15
Long-Term Sick or disabled11
Unemployed8
Student (economically inactive)8
Looking after home or family6
Other5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles17
Human health and social work activities14
Professional, scientific and technical activities7
Education6
Administrative and support service activities5
Construction5
Other4
Transport and storage4
Financial and insurance activities3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security3
Accommodation and food service activities3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing2
Manufacturing2
Information and communication1

People

Gender

Female113
Male106

Partnership Status

Single59
Married: Opposite sex94
Civil partnership: Same sex2
Divorced27
Widowed17

Health

Very good health63
Good health84
Fair health50
Bad health17
Very bad health6

Education and Qualifications

No qualifications44
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 34
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 34
Apprenticeship10
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 31
Degree or Similar 41
Other8

Culture

Ethnic Group

Other Asian1
White217
Other1

Country of Birth

United Kingdom212
European Union1
Rest of Europe2
Africa1
Middle East and Asia2
Oceania1

Length of Residence

Born in the UK212
10+ Years5
2-5 Years2

Passport Held

United Kingdom174
Other EU countries1
Other Europe2
No passport held42

Religion

No religion91
Christian115
Buddhist1
Jewish1
Not answered14
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