About Empire Road
Empire Road is a street located in the town of Torquay. The street has a length of approximately 491 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Torbay is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Torbay (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the South West region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 40700777 and 40700825 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of TQ1 4LF, TQ1 4LE, TQ1 4LB and TQ1 4LA.
It is located within the county of Devon, situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 165.15 miles South West from central London., 16.95 miles South from Exeter, 27.9 miles East from Plymouth and 41.59 miles South West from Taunton.
EMPIRE ROAD is within the Post Town of TORQUAY
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Map of Empire Road
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02003158 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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Postcodes for Empire Road |
| Walking Distances | ||
| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
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| 2014 | £170,000 | £167,000 | £169,750 | 4 |
| 2015 | £150,000 | £155,500 | £153,500 | 3 |
| 2016 | £168,500 | £150,000 | £154,417 | 6 |
| 2017 | £164,000 | £166,000 | £165,000 | 2 |
| 2018 | £190,000 | £155,000 | £166,500 | 4 |
| 2019 | £195,000 | £180,000 | £181,000 | 3 |
| 2020 | £220,000 | £215,000 | £217,500 | 2 |
| 2021 | £232,000 | £210,000 | £198,821 | 7 |
| 2022 | £220,000 | £250,000 | £235,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | £242,500 | £188,500 | £213,667 | 3 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Haarer & Motts | 165 St Marychurch Road, Torquay,TQ1 3HP | Visit Website |
| Bradleys | 12A Fore Street, St. Marychurch, Torquay, TQ1 4NE | Visit Website |
| Bradleys Property Rentals | 12A Fore Street, St. Marychurch, Torquay, TQ1 4NE | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Devon & Cornwall |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Empire Road | |
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| Latitude | 50.477939 |
| Longitude | -3.531545 |
| OS Easting (X): | 291343 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 65422 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SX913654 |
Roads that have a Junction with Empire Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Forest Road | junction |
| Hill Park Road | junction |
| Westhill Avenue | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 06:59 |
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| Sunset | 19:13 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Exeter Airport 22 September 2024 at 05:00 (18.72 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Light rain |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 15.0°C (98.1%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NNW (2 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00077006 & E00076997 |
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| ONS Area Name | White Professionals & Young Hard-Pressed Families |
| Average Age | 38.56 |
| Area Population | 1238.00 |
| Male Population | 589.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 649.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 29 (2%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01015242 |
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| LSOA Name: | Torbay 005C |
| SOA Code: | 4b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003158 |
| MSOA Name: | Torbay 005 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Waitrose Torquay |
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| St Marychurch Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3HL |
| 01803 329130 |
| Distance: 0.16 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Torquay |
| Tesco Teignmouth Rd Esso Express |
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| Teignmouth Rd, Torquay, TQ1 4RY |
| 0345 677 9678 |
| Distance: 0.36 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Teignmouth Rd Esso Express |
| Sainsburys Torquay St Marychurch Road Local |
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| St Marychurch, Torquay, England, TQ1 4LY |
| 1803323662 |
| Distance: 0.44 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Torquay St Marychurch Road Local |
| Tesco Torquay Lymington Express |
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| 9 Lymington Rd, Torquay, TQ1 4AQ |
| 0345 671 9323 |
| Distance: 0.57 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Torquay Lymington Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01803 - Torquay |
| Area Code: 01626 - Newton Abbot |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 16.6 | 17.9 | 22.6 | N | 18 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Torbay |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Town Hall, Castle Circus, Torquay, Devon &TQ1 3DR |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01803 207201 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Torbay |
| The Member of Parliament is Steve Darling |
| Details for the MP Steve Darling on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Steve Darling on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Steve Darling won with a majority of 5,349 the result was LD gain from Con. The total electorate was 76,185 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: St Marychurch Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Devon |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Ilsham Church of England Academy
Address: Ilsham Church of England Academy, Ilsham Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2JQ
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: 01803292313
Warberry CofE Academy
Address: Warberry CofE Academy, Cedars Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1SB
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: 01803292642
All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School
Address: All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School, Quinta Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3RN
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: 01803329131
St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Address: St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School, Hartop Road, St Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4QH
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: 01803329070
Ellacombe Church of England Academy
Address: Ellacombe Church of England Academy, Ellacombe Church Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1TG
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: 01803293040
Watcombe Primary School
Address: Watcombe Primary School, Moor Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8NU
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 01803327419
Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay
Address: Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay, St Catherine's Road, St Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4NZ
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: 01803328480
St Margaret's Academy
Address: St Margaret's Academy, Barewell Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4PA
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: 01803327090
Homelands Primary School
Address: Homelands Primary School, Westhill Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4NT
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: 01803328264
Upton St James CofE Primary School
Address: Upton St James CofE Primary School, St James Road, Upton, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4AZ
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: 01803328286
Upton St James CofE Primary School
Address: Upton St James CofE Primary School, St James Road, Upton, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4AZ
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact:
Barton Hill Academy
Address: Barton Hill Academy, Barton Hill Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8JA
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: 01803327161
Cockington Primary School
Address: Cockington Primary School, Cockington Primary School, Old Mill Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6AP
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact:
Torre Church of England Academy
Address: Torre Church of England Academy, Barton Road, Torre C of E Academy, Barton Road, TORQUAY, Devon, TQ1 4DN
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: 01803324007
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Address: Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School, Queensway, Chelston, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6DB
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: 01803613095
Sherwell Valley Primary School
Address: Sherwell Valley Primary School, Hawkins Avenue, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6ES
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: 01803613296
Shiphay Learning Academy
Address: Shiphay Learning Academy, Exe Hill, Shiphay, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7NF
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: 01803613556
Shiphay School and Orchard Nursery
Address: Shiphay School and Orchard Nursery, Exe Hill, Shiphay, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7NF
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
The Spires College
Address: The Spires College, Westlands Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3PE
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: 01803400660
St Cuthbert Mayne School
Address: St Cuthbert Mayne School, Trumlands Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4RN
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: 01803328725
Torquay Academy
Address: Torquay Academy, Cricketfield Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7NU
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: 01803329351
Torquay Boys' Grammar School
Address: Torquay Boys' Grammar School, Shiphay Manor Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7EL
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: 01803615501
Torquay Boys' Grammar School
Address: Torquay Boys' Grammar School, Shiphay Manor Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7EL
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact:
Torquay Girls Grammar School
Address: Torquay Girls Grammar School, 30 Shiphay Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7DY
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 01803613215
Nearest Hospitals
| Mount Stuart Hospital |
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| Address: St. Vincents Road, Torquay, TQ1 4UP, |
| Independent Sector |
| Ramsay Healthcare UK Operations Limited |
| Telephone: 01803 321690 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 0.79 (miles) |
| Directions from to Mount Stuart Hospital |
| Torbay Hospital |
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| Address: Lowes Bridge, Torquay, TQ2 7AA, |
| NHS Sector |
| Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01803 614567 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 1.65 (miles) |
| Directions from to Torbay Hospital |
| Paignton Health and Welllbeing Centre |
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| Address: Church Street, Paignton, TQ3 3AG, |
| NHS Sector |
| Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01803 547171 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 5.24 (miles) |
| Directions from to Paignton Health and Welllbeing Centre |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
UNIT 2-3 ST. MARYCHURCH COURT
Address: ST. MARYCHURCH ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 4TY
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: :
SOUTH DEVON COMMUNITY DENTAL
Address: CASTLE CIRCUS HEALTH CENTRE, ABBEY ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 5YH
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: :
MY DENTIST
Address: UNIT 1A, 89 UNION STREET, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 3YA
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: :
BARTON SURGERY
Address: LYMINGTON HOUSE, BARTON HILL WAY, TORQUAY, TQ2 8JG
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: :
TORBAY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 4 MADREPORE ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 1EY
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: :
MILLBROOK VILLAS DENTAL PRACTCE
Address: 4 MILLBROOK VILLAS, OLD MILL ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 6AS
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
CHILCOTE SURGERY
Address: 104 CHATTO ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 4HY
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 314277
SOUTHOVER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: BRONSHILL ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 3HD
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 327100
BRUNEL MEDICAL PRACTICE (ST MARYCHURCH)
Address: THE MEDICAL CENTRE, FORE STREET, ST. MARYCHURCH, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 4QX
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: :
CHILCOTE PRACTICE
Address: CHILCOTE SURGERY, DEWERSTONE PRACTICE, HAMPTON AVENUE, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 3LA
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 316333
BRUNEL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: ST. ALBANS ROAD, BABBACOMBE, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 3SL
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 312233
CROFT HALL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 19 CROFT ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 5UA
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 298441
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
WELL
Address: 159 ST MARYCHURCH ROAD, BABBACOMBE, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 3HP
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 327552
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: BRONSHILL ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 3HD
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 313362
BOOTS
Address: 8 FORE STREET, ST. MARYCHURCH, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 4NE
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: :
BABBACOMBE PHARMACY
Address: 100 REDDENHILL ROAD, BABBACOMBE, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 3NT
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 312347
WELL
Address: 19 CROFT ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 5UA
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 292605
BOOTS
Address: 66-68 UNION STREET, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 5PS
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 292708
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Torre Station is 0.73 miles away.
Address: Torre station, Newton Road, Torre, Devon, TQ2 5DD
Torre is situated on the Riviera Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Torre Station is an unstaffed station.
Torquay Station is 1.28 miles away.
Address: Torquay station, Rathmore Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NU
Torquay is situated on the Riviera Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Torquay Station is staffed on a part time basis.