Denys Road is in Torquay and in Torbay district. TQ1 1JL is located in the Ellacombe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torbay. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Denys Road, Torquay, TQ1 1JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ1 1JJ, TQ1 1PG, TQ1 1LE, TQ1 1PE, TQ1 1PF, TQ1 1JP, TQ1 1LF, TQ1 1JH, TQ1 1LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TQ1 1JL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 52.9% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 47.8% | 47.1% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.1% | 36.4% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 47% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 8.3% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 5.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.1% | 51.3% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 28.7% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 14.9% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 5.1% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.1% | 18.5% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 14.8% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.1% | 13.4% | -8.7% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 8.3% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 21.3% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 14% | 22.2% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.4% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98% | 96% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 93.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.3% | 93.1% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 2% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 93.1% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.4% | 37.2% | 15.2% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Denys Road was 140.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.9% higher than the Ellacombe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Denys Road has the 32nd highest crime rate of 98 local areas in Ellacombe and the 87th highest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Denys Road, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-11-03 | £208,337 |
| 32 Denys Road, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-05-10 | £174,257 |
| 9 Denys Road, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2023-02-17 | £207,177 |
| 15 Denys Road, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2020-08-27 | £213,753 |
| 11 Denys Road, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2019-10-31 | £179,154 |
TQ1 1JL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
TQ1 1JL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warberry CofE Academy Cedars Road , TQ1 1SB | 3out of 4 | 459 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellacombe Church of England Academy Ellacombe Church Road , TQ1 1TG | 3out of 4 | 501 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School Quinta Road , TQ1 3RN | 3out of 4 | 543 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton St James CofE Primary School St James Road , Upton TQ1 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilsham Church of England Academy Ilsham Road , TQ1 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Spires College Westlands Lane , TQ1 3PE | 3out of 4 | 579 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert Mayne School Trumlands Road , TQ1 4RN | 3out of 4 | 1,817 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Academy Cricketfield Road , TQ2 7NU | 3out of 4 | 1,976 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY | 4out of 4 | 2,631 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | 4out of 4 | 2,869 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF Academy Torbay EF House, Castle Road , TQ1 3BG | - not rated | 833 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eat That Frog C.I.C 91 Union Street , TQ1 3DG | - not rated | 869 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School Hampton Court , Fore Street TQ1 4PR | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Burton Academy South Parks Road , TQ2 8JE | - not rated | 2,828 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Combe Pafford School Steps Lane , Watcombe TQ2 8NL | 3out of 4 | 2,889 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yum Sing Cantonese Restaurant | Old Torwood Road | 793 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 3 Union Street | 847 yd | |
| No 10's Restaurant | Torquay United Fc, Marnham Road | 865 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 67 Union Street | 875 yd | |
| South Devon College | E F House, Castle Road | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Skools Cafe and Bar | 18 Market Street | 771 yd | |
| Twiggys | 1 Pimlico | 864 yd | |
| Boots and Laces | Marnham Road | 865 yd | |
| Within Temptation | Lower Union Lane | 878 yd | |
| Ryans Bar | Ryans Bar, 25-27 Abbey Road | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christies | 68-70 Princes Road | 373 yd | |
| Yuen Mei | 51 Market Street | 679 yd | |
| NB Catering @ Torquay United FC | Torquay United Fc, Marnham Road | 865 yd | |
| Rowes Cornish Bakers | 26 Union Street | 897 yd | |
| Cookie Well Does Coffee | Kiosk Ground Floor, Union House, 89 Union Street | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 5-6 Union Square Shopping Centre, Union Street | 839 yd | |
| Best One Babbacombe | 120-122 Reddenhill Road | 979 yd | |
| Lidl | St Marychurch Road | 1,005 yd | |
| Tesco | 26 Fleet Walk, Fleet Street | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Warberry C Of E Academy CEDARS ROAD | grass pitches | 347 yd |
| Babbacombe C Of E Primary School QUINTA ROAD | grass pitches | 525 yd |
| The Spires College (Quinta Field) Quinta Road | grass pitches | 541 yd |
| The Bishop Court Resort And Spa (Closed) Lower Warberry Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 601 yd |
| The Spires College Westlands Lane | health and fitness suite | 678 yd |
| Plainmoor Community Pool PLAINMOOR SWIMMING POOL PLAINMOOR SWIMMING POOL | swimming pool | 727 yd |
| Plainmoor PLAINMOOR GROUND PLAINMOOR GROUND WARBRO ROAD | grass pitches | 756 yd |
| Torquay United Indoor Bowls Club MARNHAM ROAD | indoor bowls | 819 yd |
| Cary Park CARY AVENUE | tennis courts | 865 yd |
| Lorrens Ladies Health Hydro LORRENS HOTEL LORRENS HOTEL GUESTLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,070 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.