Moor Lane Close, Torquay
House prices, sold prices and local information for TQ2 8PL.
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At a glance
16 property sales on Moor Lane Close, Torquay have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 12 Jul 2024. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £153,841. 4 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 4 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 69% terraced, 13% flat, 13% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Moor Lane Close range from £87,000 to £255,000. 90% of homes sold here were freehold and 10% leasehold.
House prices on Moor Lane Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Moor Lane Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all TQ2 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 90% freehold and 10% leasehold across 20 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 11 | £153,841 | 27 Jun 2024 |
| Flat | 2 | £92,000 | 22 Sep 2020 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £193,125 | 12 Jul 2024 |
| Detached | 1 | £255,000 | 2 Oct 2017 |
Sold prices on Moor Lane Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8, Moor Lane Close TQ2 8PL | 12 Jul 2024 | £205,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 41, Moor Lane Close TQ2 8PL | 27 Jun 2024 | £190,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 25, Moor Lane Close TQ2 8PL | 14 Jun 2024 | £197,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 41, Moor Lane Close TQ2 8PL | 13 May 2024 | £180,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9A, Moor Lane Close TQ2 8PL | 10 Dec 2021 | £181,250 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 38, Moor Lane Close TQ2 8PL | 26 Feb 2021 | £160,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Moor Lane Close TQ2 8PL | 22 Sep 2020 | £97,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 25, Moor Lane Close TQ2 8PL | 6 May 2020 | £150,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 41, Moor Lane Close TQ2 8PL | 2 Mar 2020 | £143,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 30, Moor Lane Close TQ2 8PL | 8 Aug 2019 | £125,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 40, Moor Lane Close TQ2 8PL | 24 May 2019 | £140,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 26, Moor Lane Close TQ2 8PL | 29 Jun 2018 | £137,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 37, Moor Lane Close TQ2 8PL | 25 Apr 2018 | £135,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 26, Moor Lane Close TQ2 8PL | 10 Apr 2018 | £127,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Queenscote, Moor Lane Close TQ2 8PL | 2 Oct 2017 | £255,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 25, Moor Lane Close TQ2 8PL | 8 Sep 2017 | £135,750 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 43, Moor Lane Close TQ2 8PL | 25 Aug 2017 | £142,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 33, Moor Lane Close TQ2 8PL | 20 Jul 2017 | £142,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Moor Lane Close TQ2 8PL | 9 May 2017 | £160,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Moor Lane Close TQ2 8PL | 9 Dec 2016 | £87,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 41, Moor Lane Close | £143,000 (Mar 2020) → £180,000 (May 2024) → £190,000 (Jun 2024) | +33% over 4 yrs |
| 25, Moor Lane Close | £135,750 (Sep 2017) → £150,000 (May 2020) → £197,000 (Jun 2024) | +45% over 7 yrs |
| 1, Moor Lane Close | £87,000 (Dec 2016) → £97,000 (Sep 2020) | +11% over 4 yrs |
| 26, Moor Lane Close | £127,000 (Apr 2018) → £137,000 (Jun 2018) | +8% over under a year |
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Schools near Moor Lane Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watcombe Primary School 221 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Combe Pafford School 239 pupils | Academy special converter | 8–19 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Mayfield School 304 pupils | Community special school | 2–19 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Lift Barton Hill 568 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Lodestar Academy 38 pupils | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Cuthbert Mayne School 1,001 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic/Church of England | 11–18 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School 241 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay 107 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.9 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, shops and health
Train stations
- Torre station 1.6 mi · 31 min walk
- Torquay station 2.3 mi · 47 min walk
- Newton Abbot station 3.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Moor Lane Close (W-bound, Moor Lane) 2 min walk
- Peasland Road (W-bound, Moor Lane) 3 min walk
- Church Road (NE-bound, Church Road) 3 min walk
- Church Road (SW-bound, Church Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Chilcote Practice
Chilcote Surgery, Dewerstone Practice, Torquay · 1.0 mi - Brunel Medical Practice
St. Albans Road, Babbacombe, Torquay · 1.3 mi - Southover Medical Practice
Bronshill Road, Torquay · 1.4 mi - Croft Hall Medical Practice
19 Croft Road, Torquay · 1.9 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Barton Express · 0.3 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Barton · 0.3 mi
- Spar Spar - Watcombe · 0.5 mi
- Farmfoods Farmfoods Hele Torquay · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Watcombe Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Barton Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Barton Pharmacy Torquay · 0.7 mi
Dentists
- Barton Dental Surgery · 0.2 mi
- Barton Surgery · 0.7 mi
- Unit 2-3 St. Marychurch Court · 1.0 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 4 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 | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 78.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 11.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 10.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 640 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 51.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 36.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,368 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 64% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 64% | 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.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 93% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 92% |
Share of homes across Torbay with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. 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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Who lives around Moor Lane Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Torbay | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.8% | 96.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Religion
| Here | Torbay | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 56.6% | 48.5% |
| No religion | 35.9% | 43.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Torbay | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 92.9% |
| Born outside the UK | 5.4% | 7.1% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Torbay | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 23.8% | 25.3% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 19.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.8% | 17.3% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.6% | 15.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12.6% | 11.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| Other qualifications | 3.1% | 3% |
General health
| Here | Torbay | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.5% | 42.2% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 34.2% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 16.2% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 5.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Torbay | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 47.8% | 43.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 26.2% | 24.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 16.8% | 23.2% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 9.2% | 8.9% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Torbay.
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