Grafton Place is in Torquay and in Torbay district. TQ1 1PJ is located in the Tormohun electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torbay. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grafton Place, Torquay, TQ1 1PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ1 1QZ, TQ1 1QJ, TQ1 1QG, TQ1 1QE, TQ1 1QQ, TQ1 1UR, TQ1 1RD, TQ1 1UP, TQ1 1UL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TQ1 1PJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents 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 | 47.5% | 48.3% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 52.5% | 51.7% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 | 27.2% | 31.4% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.1% | 39.3% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -4.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 5.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 14.1% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 7.9% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 44.6% | 39.3% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -9.1% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 38.3% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 13.9% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 6.5% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 20.7% | 14.7% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 7.3% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 13.1% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 19.9% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.5% | 34.6% | 3.1% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 5.4% | 4.7% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 98% | 95.5% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 85.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 85.6% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 7.4% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.3% | 86.5% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 10.5% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 0.5% | -7.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 5% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 55.5% | 46.2% | 9.3% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grafton Place was 4.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.2% lower than the Ellacombe average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Grafton Place has the lowest crime rate of 98 local areas in Ellacombe and the 6th lowest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Grafton Place, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2020-10-22 | £334,132 |
| 2 Grafton Place, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £209,000 | 2016-10-07 | £291,296 |
| 2 Grafton Place, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2007-06-06 | £293,567 |
TQ1 1PJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 1PJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in TQ1 1PJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 72 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warberry CofE Academy Cedars Road , TQ1 1SB | 3out of 4 | 610 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellacombe Church of England Academy Ellacombe Church Road , TQ1 1TG | 3out of 4 | 734 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School Quinta Road , TQ1 3RN | 3out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton St James CofE Primary School St James Road , Upton TQ1 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilsham Church of England Academy Ilsham Road , TQ1 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,390 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 | 1,136 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Academy Cricketfield Road , TQ2 7NU | 3out of 4 | 2,159 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert Mayne School Trumlands Road , TQ1 4RN | 3out of 4 | 2,269 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY | 4out of 4 | 2,601 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | 4out of 4 | 2,791 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eat That Frog C.I.C 91 Union Street , TQ1 3DG | - not rated | 504 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EF Academy Torbay EF House, Castle Road , TQ1 3BG | - not rated | 507 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School Hampton Court , Fore Street TQ1 4PR | - not rated | 1,945 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Burton Academy South Parks Road , TQ2 8JE | - not rated | 3,158 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Combe Pafford School Steps Lane , Watcombe TQ2 8NL | 3out of 4 | 3,448 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thyme Out | 37-38 Fleet Street | 312 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 3 Union Street | 313 yd | |
| Kalipso Coffee & Bagel | 45 Fleet Street | 333 yd | |
| Richie Indian Restaurant and Takeaway | 4 Braddons Hill Road West | 347 yd | |
| Oggy Oggy cafe | 16-17 Fleet Street | 369 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within Temptation | Lower Union Lane | 379 yd | |
| Ryans Bar | Ryans Bar, 25-27 Abbey Road | 398 yd | |
| JDs Bar | 1 Fleet Street | 421 yd | |
| Old Skools Cafe and Bar | 18 Market Street | 423 yd | |
| Twiggys | 1 Pimlico | 428 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Subway, 49 Fleet Street | 355 yd | |
| Tocco's | 25 Fleet Street | 367 yd | |
| KFC | 62 Fleet Street | 385 yd | |
| Yummy House | 21 Abbey Road | 386 yd | |
| Licence 2 Fill | 5b Fleet Street | 408 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 26 Fleet Walk, Fleet Street | 423 yd | |
| Iceland | 5-6 Union Square Shopping Centre, Union Street | 506 yd | |
| The Co-op Torquay | Unit 3, 4-24 Torwood Street | 531 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Warberry C Of E Academy CEDARS ROAD | grass pitches | 563 yd |
| The Bishop Court Resort And Spa (Closed) Lower Warberry Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 650 yd |
| Heritage Hotel Health Club SHEDDEN HILL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 823 yd |
| Torquay Tennis Club BELGRAVE ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 955 yd |
| The Club And Spa At The Imperial Hotel Torquay PARK HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,031 yd |
| The Abbey Sands Hotel BELGRAVE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,068 yd |
| Castle Fitness MAGDALENE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,073 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.