Churchill Living

Torquay

Retirement living in Torquay, Torbay

Operated by Churchill Living

For sale or to rent
NeighbourhoodHigh Retirement CommunityGreen SurroundingsWell Served
What do these badges mean?
  • High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
  • Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
AddressTQ1 2QJ

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About

Torquay is a retirement living development operated by Churchill Living, available for purchase and rental. The location offers convenient access to local amenities including shops, banks, cafes, restaurants, a hairdresser, post office and chemist. The development is managed by Churchill Estates Management Limited.

Residents benefit from a simplified lifestyle with predictable budgeting, as the structure removes concerns about unexpected maintenance costs and associated responsibilities.

What's nearby

GP surgery0.8 miles
A&E: Torbay Hospital2.2 miles
Pub or bar250 m
  • Set back from main road noise

Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsSparse
  • Play SpaceAdequate
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkAmple
  • Tennis CourtAdequate
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldAdequate

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsPlentiful
  • Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
  • Retail ShoppingPlentiful
  • SupermarketsAdequate
  • TakeawaysAdequate

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Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Torbay pays care homes.
YearCouncil rate (per week)
2024£1,129
2025£1,163

Local health safety net

Torquay is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Torbay Hospital, 2.2 miles away. The local GP practice is BRUNEL MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.8 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Torbay Hospital · 2.2 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
BRUNEL MEDICAL PRACTICE · 0.8 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Costs at a glance

TenureFor sale or to rent

Figures are indicative and provided by the operator. Use the calculator below to estimate the long-term cost of ownership.

The real 10-year cost of a retirement flat

The purchase price is only part of the picture. Service charges and an event (deferred-management) fee on resale add up — and retirement flats often don’t rise in value like ordinary homes. Adjust the figures below to see an illustrative total for Torquay.

Purchase price£250,000
Service charges (10 yrs × £6,000)+ £60,000
Estimated resale value after 10 yrs£250,000
Event / deferred fee (10% of resale)− £25,000
Amount returned on sale£225,000
Illustrative cost of 10 years here£85,000

≈ £8,500/year · £163/week

Illustrative only — a transparent model, not a quote, valuation or prediction. Event fees, service charges and resale values vary by scheme and contract; confirm the actual figures and full lease terms with the operator before deciding.

Community & connection in Torquay

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Purple Angel Dementia Awareness Devon

To relieve the needs of persons living with dementia and their carers by providing support, information and advice and by educating about or raising public awareness of dementia and how people…

1.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1189616)
Charity

Age UK Torbay

The mission of the charity is to promote the well being of all older people and help make life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience.To achieve this in Torbay we undertake the following:Provide…

2.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1084684)
Charity

Kerswella Care

Memory Cafes held monthly in Kingskerswell & Ipplepen, the monthly Lunch Club & twice monthly coffee mornings , monthly afternoon social/games group, running of the weekly community cafe,…

3.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1199459)
Charity

Brixham Does Care

Brixham Does Care is a registered befriending charity founded in 1978, which attempts combat loneliness & isolation. We offer support to people of all ages & client groups in Brixham & surrounding…

4.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1155412)
Charity

Kingscare League of Friends

KingsCare League of Friends is a Devon-based Charity, closely attached to Kingsteignton Medical Practice. With enormous help from dedicated volunteers, we deliver Patient Transport, Dementia &…

6.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1174450)
Charity

Devon Memory Cafe Consortium

The promotion of the efficient and effective use of resources for charitable purposes among the network of Memory Cafes in Devon for the public benefit by acting as an umbrella organisation for…

6.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1170159)

Part of Churchill Living

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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