Museum Way, Torquay
House prices, sold prices and local information for TQ1 1AP.
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At a glance
13 property sales on Museum Way, Torquay have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £312,500. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £286,440. That is 20% above the Torquay average of £261,025 over the same period. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 3 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 77% semi-detached, 23% detached. Recorded sale prices on Museum Way range from £215,000 to £367,500. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 187 streets in Torquay with at least two sales in the last year, Museum Way ranks 31st for average price.
House prices on Museum Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all TQ1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 13 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 10 | £286,440 | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Detached | 3 | £288,333 | 13 Nov 2020 |
Sold prices on Museum Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, Museum Way TQ1 1AP | 24 Jul 2026 | £325,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, Museum Way TQ1 1AP | 1 Jul 2026 | £300,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, Museum Way TQ1 1AP | 18 Mar 2022 | £367,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Museum Way TQ1 1AP | 7 Mar 2022 | £336,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Museum Way TQ1 1AP | 13 Nov 2020 | £305,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Museum Way TQ1 1AP | 12 Nov 2020 | £287,500 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Museum Way TQ1 1AP | 26 Mar 2020 | £275,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 9, Museum Way TQ1 1AP | 13 Sep 2019 | £260,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Museum Way TQ1 1AP | 30 Jul 2019 | £256,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Museum Way TQ1 1AP | 17 Jun 2019 | £272,500 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Museum Way TQ1 1AP | 15 Jun 2018 | £269,950 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Museum Way TQ1 1AP | 29 Mar 2018 | £259,950 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Museum Way TQ1 1AP | 20 Nov 2017 | £215,000 | Semi-detached New build | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2, Museum Way | £215,000 (Nov 2017) → £256,000 (Jul 2019) → £325,000 (Jul 2026) | +51% over 9 yrs |
| 9, Museum Way | £260,000 (Sep 2019) → £300,000 (Jul 2026) | +15% over 7 yrs |
| 7, Museum Way | £275,000 (Mar 2020) → £367,500 (Mar 2022) | +34% over 2 yrs |
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Schools near Museum Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warberry CofE Academy 368 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Ilsham Church of England Academy 176 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Ellacombe Church of England Academy 337 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School 193 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| The Spires College 1,154 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Upton St James CofE Primary School 94 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Cockington Primary School 380 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Abbey School 128 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 1.3 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, tram & metro stations
- Torquay station 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
- Torre station 1.4 mi · 28 min walk
- Paignton station 2.8 mi · 56 min walk
- Paignton (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) 2.8 mi · 56 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Museum (o/s, Babbacombe Road) 1 min walk
- Museum (opp, Babbacombe Road) 1 min walk
- Ten Pin Bowling Alley (opp, Babbacombe Road) 2 min walk
- Ten Pin Bowling Alley (outside, Torwood Street) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Croft Hall Medical Practice
19 Croft Road, Torquay · 0.8 mi - Southover Medical Practice
Bronshill Road, Torquay · 0.9 mi - Brunel Medical Practice
St. Albans Road, Babbacombe, Torquay · 1.2 mi - Chelston Hall Surgery
Old Mill Road, Chelston, Torquay · 1.3 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Torquay Torwood Street · 0.2 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Torquay Fleet Street Express · 0.4 mi
- Iceland Iceland Torquay · 0.6 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Wellswood - Ilsham Road · 0.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Torwood Street Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Superdrug Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Boots · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- 15 Park Hill Road Dental Pratice · 0.2 mi
- Park Crescent House Dental Surgery · 0.2 mi
- Park Hill Dental Surgery · 0.2 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 2 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 | 2 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 1 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 52.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 45.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 908 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 7.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 57.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 35.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,692 |
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.
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 Museum Way
Ethnic group
| Here | Torbay | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95.4% | 96.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Religion
| Here | Torbay | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 53% | 48.5% |
| No religion | 35.3% | 43.2% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.3% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Torbay | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.4% | 92.9% |
| Born outside the UK | 13.6% | 7.1% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Torbay | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 29.2% | 25.3% |
| No qualifications | 21.9% | 19.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 12.7% | 17.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.7% | 11.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 7.4% |
| Other qualifications | 3.3% | 3% |
General health
| Here | Torbay | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37% | 42.2% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 34.2% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 16.2% |
| Bad health | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Torbay | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 49.9% | 43.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 30.4% | 23.2% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 14.8% | 24.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 5% | 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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Estate agents near Museum Way
- Daniel Hobbin 0.2 mi
- Torbay Property Management 0.2 mi
- Stags 0.3 mi
- Miller Countrywide 0.7 mi
- Haarer and Motts 1.1 mi
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