Kenwyn Road is in Torquay and in Torbay district. TQ1 1LY 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 1LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ1 1ST, TQ1 1NA, TQ1 1SS, TQ1 1LZ, TQ1 1ND, TQ1 3RQ, TQ1 1NG, TQ1 1LW, TQ1 3RF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TQ1 1LY is primarily male, with 53.5% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 46.5% | -5.3% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 48.2% | 53.5% | 5.3% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 | 39.4% | 39.7% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.2% | 33.2% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 16.3% | 16.6% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 7.5% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.8% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 41.2% | 44.4% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 39% | 32.3% | -6.7% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 14.9% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 7.3% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 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.
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 21.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.7% | 15% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 14.2% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 19.5% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 9.3% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 19% | 2.7% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 21.7% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -12.1% |
| Other | 6.3% | 1.3% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.4% | 97.2% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 96% | 92.7% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 4.5% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 92.7% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.3% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.1% | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53% | 37.2% | 15.8% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kenwyn Road was 62.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.6% lower than the Ellacombe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kenwyn Road has the 36th lowest crime rate of 98 local areas in Ellacombe and the 231st lowest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72A Kenwyn Road, Torquay, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-09-09 | £127,152 |
| 69 Kenwyn Road, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-12-11 | £228,055 |
| 57 Kenwyn Road, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-05-13 | £272,030 |
| 84 Kenwyn Road, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-02-04 | £201,221 |
| 84A Kenwyn Road, Torquay, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-08-09 | £139,976 |
TQ1 1LY 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School Quinta Road , TQ1 3RN | 3out of 4 | 438 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellacombe Church of England Academy Ellacombe Church Road , TQ1 1TG | 3out of 4 | 527 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warberry CofE Academy Cedars Road , TQ1 1SB | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homelands Primary School Westhill Road , TQ1 4NT | 3out of 4 | 932 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton St James CofE Primary School St James Road , Upton TQ1 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,010 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 | 265 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert Mayne School Trumlands Road , TQ1 4RN | 3out of 4 | 1,502 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Academy Cricketfield Road , TQ2 7NU | 3out of 4 | 1,789 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY | 4out of 4 | 2,536 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | 4out of 4 | 2,795 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey School Hampton Court , Fore Street TQ1 4PR | - not rated | 989 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| EF Academy Torbay EF House, Castle Road , TQ1 3BG | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eat That Frog C.I.C 91 Union Street , TQ1 3DG | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Combe Pafford School Steps Lane , Watcombe TQ2 8NL | 3out of 4 | 2,536 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Burton Academy South Parks Road , TQ2 8JE | - not rated | 2,551 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | 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 | 563 yd | |
| Labrows Bistro and Bar | 131 Reddenhill Road | 630 yd | |
| Himalaya Restaurant | 133 Reddenhill Road | 659 yd | |
| Daisy's Cafe | 114 Reddenhill Road | 659 yd | |
| Coffee Bean | 81 Babbacombe Road | 692 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots and Laces | Marnham Road | 563 yd | |
| Dog & Duck | 70 Babbacombe Road | 731 yd | |
| The George Inn | 48 Babbacombe Road | 737 yd | |
| The York | 113 St Marychurch Road | 750 yd | |
| The Divers Arms | 86 Babbacombe Downs Road | 766 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christies | 68-70 Princes Road | 512 yd | |
| NB Catering @ Torquay United FC | Torquay United Fc, Marnham Road | 563 yd | |
| I Am Thai Takeaway | 141 Reddenhill Road | 659 yd | |
| Yummies Pizza Kebab House | 137 Babbacombe Road | 703 yd | |
| Hong Kitchen | 135 St Marychurch Road | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Babbacombe | 120-122 Reddenhill Road | 659 yd | |
| Lidl | St Marychurch Road | 753 yd | |
| Tesco | 55-57 Babbacombe Road | 774 yd | |
| Iceland | 5-6 Union Square Shopping Centre, Union Street | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Babbacombe C Of E Primary School QUINTA ROAD | grass pitches | 350 yd |
| The Spires College Westlands Lane | health and fitness suite | 378 yd |
| Plainmoor Community Pool PLAINMOOR SWIMMING POOL PLAINMOOR SWIMMING POOL | swimming pool | 447 yd |
| The Spires College (Quinta Field) Quinta Road | grass pitches | 461 yd |
| Plainmoor PLAINMOOR GROUND PLAINMOOR GROUND WARBRO ROAD | grass pitches | 466 yd |
| Cary Park CARY AVENUE | tennis courts | 515 yd |
| Torquay United Indoor Bowls Club MARNHAM ROAD | indoor bowls | 522 yd |
| Warberry C Of E Academy CEDARS ROAD | grass pitches | 679 yd |
| Lorrens Ladies Health Hydro LORRENS HOTEL LORRENS HOTEL GUESTLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 718 yd |
| One Vision One Fitness Foxlands Foxlands York Road | health and fitness suite | 783 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 | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| 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 | 3.7% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.