Caroline Close, Kingskerswell, Newton Abbot
House prices, sold prices and local information for TQ12 5JL.
At a glance
3 property sales on Caroline Close, Kingskerswell, Newton Abbot have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 1 Aug 2019. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £275,500.
House prices on Caroline Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Caroline Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all TQ12 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £275,500 | 1 Aug 2019 |
Sold prices on Caroline Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7, Caroline Close TQ12 5JL | 1 Aug 2019 | £290,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Caroline Close TQ12 5JL | 16 Feb 2018 | £292,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Caroline Close TQ12 5JL | 4 May 2016 | £244,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Caroline Close
Crime
67 crimes were reported within about a mile of Caroline Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 24 |
| Shoplifting | 18 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 8 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Caroline Close is in or near 5 Environment Agency flood areas:
- South Devon coast from Start Point to Dawlish Warren Flood alert area
- River Teign area Flood alert area
- River Dart area Flood alert area
- South Devon Estuaries Flood alert area
- South Devon coast at Beesands, Torcross, Slapton and Dawlish Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Caroline Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingskerswell Church of England Primary School 353 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Shiphay Learning Academy 373 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Sherwell Valley Primary School 694 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School 1,087 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| The Lodestar Academy 38 pupils | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Torquay Girls' Grammar School 1,058 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 1.4 mi |
| Lift Barton Hill 568 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School 145 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Torre station 1.8 mi · 36 min walk
- Torquay station 2.6 mi · 51 min walk
- Newton Abbot station 2.8 mi · 56 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Charles Road (NE-bound, Southey Lane) 1 min walk
- Fairfield Road (S-bound, Southey Lane) 1 min walk
- Fairfield Road (N-bound, Southey Lane) 1 min walk
- Manor Gardens (S-bound, Torquay Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Kingskerswell & Ipplepen Med Practice
The Health Centre, School Road, Newton Abbot · 0.7 mi - Chelston Hall Surgery
Old Mill Road, Chelston, Torquay · 2.3 mi - Southover Medical Practice
Bronshill Road, Torquay · 2.4 mi - Croft Hall Medical Practice
19 Croft Road, Torquay · 2.4 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 9 of 10 · Crime: decile 9 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 87.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 782 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 56.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 30.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,783 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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