Kenwyn Road is in Torquay and in Torbay district. TQ1 1LX 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 Kenwyn Road, Torquay, TQ1 1LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ1 1NG, TQ1 1LU, TQ1 1LP, TQ1 1NE, TQ1 1NA, TQ1 1NF, TQ1 1LT, TQ1 1NB, TQ1 1LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TQ1 1LX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 52.3% | 53.6% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 47.7% | 46.4% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 | 33% | 37.9% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 39.7% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -4.5% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 15.5% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 44.3% | 37.8% | -6.5% | 48.4% | -10.6% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 40.2% | 5.6% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 15.3% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.3% | 15.3% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.4% | 10.8% | -13.6% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 16.5% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 7.4% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 22.2% | 12.0% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 27.3% | 13.7% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 6.8% | 0.6% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.9% | 98.1% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 97.5% | 95.7% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 95.7% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kenwyn Road was 118.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.5% higher than the Ellacombe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kenwyn Road has the 43rd highest crime rate of 98 local areas in Ellacombe and the 127th highest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Kenwyn Road, Torquay, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,500 | 2025-07-31 | £208,536 |
| 48 Kenwyn Road, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-11-28 | £145,351 |
| 32 Kenwyn Road, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2022-01-28 | £246,433 |
| 12 Kenwyn Road, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-12-22 | £291,140 |
| 62 Kenwyn Road, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £191,000 | 2021-08-31 | £211,022 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellacombe Church of England Academy Ellacombe Church Road , TQ1 1TG | 3out of 4 | 362 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School Quinta Road , TQ1 3RN | 3out of 4 | 586 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warberry CofE Academy Cedars Road , TQ1 1SB | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton St James CofE Primary School St James Road , Upton TQ1 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Homelands Primary School Westhill Road , TQ1 4NT | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 272 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert Mayne School Trumlands Road , TQ1 4RN | 3out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Academy Cricketfield Road , TQ2 7NU | 3out of 4 | 1,697 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY | 4out of 4 | 2,409 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | 4out of 4 | 2,661 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 | 869 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eat That Frog C.I.C 91 Union Street , TQ1 3DG | - not rated | 913 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School Hampton Court , Fore Street TQ1 4PR | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Burton Academy South Parks Road , TQ2 8JE | - not rated | 2,516 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Combe Pafford School Steps Lane , Watcombe TQ2 8NL | 3out of 4 | 2,597 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| No 10's Restaurant | Torquay United Fc, Marnham Road | 549 yd | |
| Turning Heads Community Hub | 121 St Marychurch Road | 686 yd | |
| The Usual Plaice | 175 St Marychurch Road | 762 yd | |
| Beach House Catering | International School, 30 Ash Hill Road | 775 yd | |
| Labrows Bistro and Bar | 131 Reddenhill Road | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots and Laces | Marnham Road | 549 yd | |
| The York | 113 St Marychurch Road | 692 yd | |
| Old Skools Cafe and Bar | 18 Market Street | 833 yd | |
| The George Inn | 48 Babbacombe Road | 888 yd | |
| Dog & Duck | 70 Babbacombe Road | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christies | 68-70 Princes Road | 356 yd | |
| NB Catering @ Torquay United FC | Torquay United Fc, Marnham Road | 549 yd | |
| Hong Kitchen | 135 St Marychurch Road | 689 yd | |
| Yuen Mei | 51 Market Street | 690 yd | |
| St Mary’s Takeaway | 143 St Marychurch Road | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | St Marychurch Road | 695 yd | |
| Best One Babbacombe | 120-122 Reddenhill Road | 805 yd | |
| Iceland | 5-6 Union Square Shopping Centre, Union Street | 876 yd | |
| Tesco | 55-57 Babbacombe Road | 913 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Spires College Westlands Lane | health and fitness suite | 364 yd |
| Plainmoor Community Pool PLAINMOOR SWIMMING POOL PLAINMOOR SWIMMING POOL | swimming pool | 411 yd |
| Plainmoor PLAINMOOR GROUND PLAINMOOR GROUND WARBRO ROAD | grass pitches | 439 yd |
| Torquay United Indoor Bowls Club MARNHAM ROAD | indoor bowls | 503 yd |
| Babbacombe C Of E Primary School QUINTA ROAD | grass pitches | 508 yd |
| The Spires College (Quinta Field) Quinta Road | grass pitches | 604 yd |
| Cary Park CARY AVENUE | tennis courts | 634 yd |
| Warberry C Of E Academy CEDARS ROAD | grass pitches | 663 yd |
| Lorrens Ladies Health Hydro LORRENS HOTEL LORRENS HOTEL GUESTLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 786 yd |
| One Vision One Fitness Foxlands Foxlands York Road | health and fitness suite | 905 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.