Higher Compton Barton, Compton, Paignton
House prices, sold prices and local information for TQ3 1SA.
At a glance
6 property sales on Higher Compton Barton, Compton, Paignton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 28 Sep 2023. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £494,833.
House prices on Higher Compton Barton compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Higher Compton Barton has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all TQ3 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 6 | £494,833 | 28 Sep 2023 |
Sold prices on Higher Compton Barton
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13, Higher Compton Barton TQ3 1SA | 28 Sep 2023 | £795,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Higher Compton Barton TQ3 1SA | 25 Sep 2023 | £585,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Higher Compton Barton TQ3 1SA | 16 Oct 2020 | £494,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Higher Compton Barton TQ3 1SA | 9 May 2019 | £440,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 11, Higher Compton Barton TQ3 1SA | 18 Jun 2018 | £325,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, Higher Compton Barton TQ3 1SA | 23 May 2017 | £330,000 | Terraced | 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 Higher Compton Barton
Crime
2 crimes were reported within about a mile of Higher Compton Barton 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 | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Higher Compton Barton is in or near 6 Environment Agency flood areas:
- South Devon coast from Start Point to Dawlish Warren Flood alert area
- South Devon Rivers Flood alert area
- River Teign area Flood alert area
- River Dart area Flood alert area
- South Devon Estuaries 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 Higher Compton Barton
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marldon Church of England Primary School 216 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Shiphay Learning Academy 373 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Sherwell Valley Primary School 694 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School 1,087 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Torquay Girls' Grammar School 1,058 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 1.6 mi |
| Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School 145 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Preston Primary School 325 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Torre Church of England Academy 310 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 2.0 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 1.9 mi · 38 min walk
- Torquay station 2.2 mi · 44 min walk
- Paignton station 2.9 mi · 58 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Widdicombe Farm (NE-bound, Hellevoetsluis Way) 11 min walk
GP surgeries
- Kingskerswell & Ipplepen Med Practice
The Health Centre, School Road, Newton Abbot · 1.9 mi - Chelston Hall Surgery
Old Mill Road, Chelston, Torquay · 2.0 mi - Pembroke Medical Group
Pembroke House, 266-276 Torquay Road, Paignton · 2.3 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 8 of 10 · Crime: decile 9 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 83.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 5.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 993 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 55.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 30.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,304 |
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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