Stitchill Road is in Torquay and in Torbay district. TQ1 1PY is located in the Wellswood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torbay. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stitchill Road, Torquay, TQ1 1PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ1 1QA, TQ1 1PU, TQ1 1HJ, TQ1 1PT, TQ1 1PX, TQ1 1PZ, TQ1 1HG, TQ1 1QB, TQ1 1HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TQ1 1PY is primarily male, with 59.1% 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 | 46.2% | 40.9% | -5.3% | 51.0% | -10.1% |
| Male | 53.8% | 59.1% | 5.3% | 49.0% | 10.1% |
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 | 33.5% | 36.8% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.7% | 27% | -7.7% | 44.2% | -17.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 6.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Divorced | 19.3% | 20.7% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 11.6% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (57.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 27.2% | 27.2% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -21.2% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 30.6% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 31.5% | 25.6% | -5.9% | 12.7% | 12.9% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 13.9% | 5.2% | 4.0% | 9.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 22.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.4% | 24.6% | -7.8% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 12% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 12% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 13.1% | 8.0% | 5.3% | 7.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 14.3% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 22.3% | -0.4% | 33.8% | -11.5% |
| Other | 6.8% | 1.7% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.3% | 96.1% | 4.8% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 84.5% 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 | 87.5% | 84.5% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 9.9% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 3.9% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87% | 84.1% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 9.3% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 1.6% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.2% | 76.7% | -7.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 23.1% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 55.2% | 46.2% | 9.0% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stitchill Road was 103.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.6% higher than the Ellacombe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stitchill Road has the 47th highest crime rate of 98 local areas in Ellacombe and the 143rd highest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 44.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Cottage Stitchill Road, Torquay, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2023-02-24 | £557,576 |
| Haldon Lodge Stitchill Road, Torquay, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2015-03-12 | £442,308 |
| Haldon Lodge Stitchill Road, Torquay, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £288,500 | 2014-10-06 | £437,987 |
| Orchard Cottage Stitchill Road, Torquay, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2014-07-10 | £600,661 |
| Sunridge Stitchill Road, Torquay, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £299,500 | 2004-11-03 | £486,820 |
TQ1 1PY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 1PY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 70 |
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| 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 | 407 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilsham Church of England Academy Ilsham Road , TQ1 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellacombe Church of England Academy Ellacombe Church Road , TQ1 1TG | 3out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School Quinta Road , TQ1 3RN | 3out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton St James CofE Primary School St James Road , Upton TQ1 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,675 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 | 1,354 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert Mayne School Trumlands Road , TQ1 4RN | 3out of 4 | 2,577 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Academy Cricketfield Road , TQ2 7NU | 3out of 4 | 2,593 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY | 4out of 4 | 3,085 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | 4out of 4 | 3,280 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 | 996 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EF Academy Torbay EF House, Castle Road , TQ1 3BG | - not rated | 997 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School Hampton Court , Fore Street TQ1 4PR | - not rated | 2,117 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Burton Academy South Parks Road , TQ2 8JE | - not rated | 3,541 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Combe Pafford School Steps Lane , Watcombe TQ2 8NL | 3out of 4 | 3,666 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torquay Museum | 529 Babbacombe Road | 169 yd | |
| Yum Sing Cantonese Restaurant | Old Torwood Road | 268 yd | |
| Daisy's | 480 Babbacombe Road | 283 yd | |
| Zutto Sushi & Sashimi | Tusker Lodge Hotel, 533 Babbacombe Road | 305 yd | |
| Old Vienna Restaurant | 7 Lisburne Square | 320 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juniper | 81 The Terrace | 497 yd | |
| Park Lane | 1 Torwood Street | 548 yd | |
| The Foundry | 13 Torwood Street | 567 yd | |
| Hole in the Wall | 6 Park Lane | 618 yd | |
| Devon Arms | 8-10 Park Lane | 622 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jia Wang | 5 Lisburne Square | 320 yd | |
| Best Kebab & Pizza | 11 Torwood Street | 548 yd | |
| Food | 3 Torwood Street | 548 yd | |
| Chickenland | 5 Torwood Street | 548 yd | |
| Berlin German Doner | 1 The Strand | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-op Torquay | Unit 3, 4-24 Torwood Street | 563 yd | |
| Tesco | 26 Fleet Walk, Fleet Street | 721 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Foodstore | 5-7 Ilsham Road | 932 yd | |
| Iceland | 5-6 Union Square Shopping Centre, Union Street | 996 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Bishop Court Resort And Spa (Closed) Lower Warberry Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 326 yd |
| Warberry C Of E Academy CEDARS ROAD | grass pitches | 467 yd |
| The Club And Spa At The Imperial Hotel Torquay PARK HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 916 yd |
| Hesketh Health Club HESKETH CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 947 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.