Hillesdon Road, Torquay, TQ1 1QF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TQ1 1QF 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%

Partnership Status

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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Hillesdon Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillesdon Road was 4.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.2% lower than the Ellacombe average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Hillesdon Road 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%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£40,800

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in TQ1 1QF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Hillesdon Road are based on 80 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Torbay.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Hillesdon Road, Torquay, TQ1 1QF

Estimated Average Property Prices for TQ1 1QF

Average Price
£390,223

Semi-Detached
£207,399

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£658,609

Flats/Maisonettes
£239,126

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hillesdon Road

Average Price
£323,015

Semi-Detached
£204,582

Terraced
£215,061

Detached
£710,484

Flats/Maisonettes
£253,043

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hillesdon Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 9 Hillsborough Hillesdon Road, Torquay, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£187,500	2022-04-22	£177,936
Tamarisk Hillesdon Road, Torquay, Torbay Detached, an established residential building	£740,000	2021-03-31	£847,821
Flat 10 Hillsborough Hillesdon Road, Torquay, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£188,000	2021-02-01	£202,514
Flat 5 Hillsborough Hillesdon Road, Torquay, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£210,000	2018-10-24	£236,482
Flat 2 Hillsborough Hillesdon Road, Torquay, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£238,000	2017-06-06	£278,916

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TQ1 1QF

Employment

TQ1 1QF 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 1QF 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 1QF 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%.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Warberry CofE Academy Cedars Road , TQ1 1SB	3out of 4	771 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ellacombe Church of England Academy Ellacombe Church Road , TQ1 1TG	3out of 4	863 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Upton St James CofE Primary School St James Road , Upton TQ1 4AZ	3out of 4	1,315 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School Quinta Road , TQ1 3RN	3out of 4	1,360 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Cockington Primary School Cockington Primary School, Old Mill Road , TQ2 6AP	3out of 4	1,449 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Spires College Westlands Lane , TQ1 3PE	3out of 4	1,298 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Torquay Academy Cricketfield Road , TQ2 7NU	3out of 4	2,217 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert Mayne School Trumlands Road , TQ1 4RN	3out of 4	2,394 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY	4out of 4	2,594 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL	4out of 4	2,768 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

Not applicable

	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	492 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
EF Academy Torbay EF House, Castle Road , TQ1 3BG	- not rated	511 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Abbey School Hampton Court , Fore Street TQ1 4PR	- not rated	2,109 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Burton Academy South Parks Road , TQ2 8JE	- not rated	3,245 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Combe Pafford School Steps Lane , Watcombe TQ2 8NL	3out of 4	3,595 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Richie Indian Restaurant and Takeaway	4 Braddons Hill Road West	164 yd
Kalipso Coffee & Bagel	45 Fleet Street	181 yd
Oggy Oggy cafe	16-17 Fleet Street	185 yd
Aroma Grill	Bridgewater House, 13 Fleet Street	185 yd
Thyme Out	37-38 Fleet Street	186 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
JDs Bar	1 Fleet Street	246 yd
Green Ginger	6 Fleet Street	280 yd
Revolution	Winter Garden, Fleet Walk	281 yd
Ryans Bar	Ryans Bar, 25-27 Abbey Road	318 yd
Within Temptation	Lower Union Lane	324 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tocco's	25 Fleet Street	183 yd
Subway	Subway, 49 Fleet Street	189 yd
KFC	62 Fleet Street	204 yd
Licence 2 Fill	5b Fleet Street	231 yd
Berlin German Doner	1 The Strand	258 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	26 Fleet Walk, Fleet Street	238 yd
The Co-op Torquay	Unit 3, 4-24 Torwood Street	402 yd
Iceland	5-6 Union Square Shopping Centre, Union Street	508 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Heritage Hotel Health Club SHEDDEN HILL	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	701 yd
Warberry C Of E Academy CEDARS ROAD	grass pitches	736 yd
The Bishop Court Resort And Spa (Closed) Lower Warberry Road	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	790 yd
Torquay Tennis Club BELGRAVE ROAD	health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts	868 yd
The Club And Spa At The Imperial Hotel Torquay PARK HILL ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	903 yd
The Abbey Sands Hotel BELGRAVE ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	960 yd
Abbey Lawn Hotel (Closed) Scarborough Road	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,027 yd
Castle Fitness MAGDALENE ROAD	health and fitness suite	1,076 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	50.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	50.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	50.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	75.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	112.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.6 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.

Overview of TQ1 1QF