Glenthorne Close is in Torquay and in Torbay district. TQ1 1QL 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 Glenthorne Close, Torquay, TQ1 1QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ1 1QP, TQ1 1PW, TQ1 1AN, TQ1 1TP, TQ1 2PZ, TQ1 1HW, TQ1 1PP, TQ1 1QR, TQ1 1PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TQ1 1QL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 52% | 49.8% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 48% | 50.2% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 23.4% | 25.1% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 47.5% | 6.5% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 19% | 15.2% | -3.8% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 14.1% | 9.4% | -4.7% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
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 | 41.3% | 38.3% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -10.1% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 42.4% | 11.3% | 33.6% | 8.8% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 13.6% | -5.5% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 4.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 29.3% | 19.5% | -9.8% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 10% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 12.7% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 9.5% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 17.6% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.8% | 26.2% | -2.6% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 4.9% | 4.5% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 96% | 96.7% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 92.9% | 93.8% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 93.8% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.5% | 76.7% | 11.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 58.8% | 46.2% | 12.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glenthorne Close was 192.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.9% higher than the Ellacombe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Glenthorne Close has the 23rd highest crime rate of 98 local areas in Ellacombe and the 53rd highest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 94.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Glenthorne Close, Torquay, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £337,000 | 2018-04-19 | £433,417 |
| 4 Glenthorne Close, Torquay, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2017-01-27 | £458,118 |
| 4 Glenthorne Close, Torquay, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2016-03-24 | £368,073 |
| 2 Glenthorne Close, Torquay, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2007-01-19 | £432,667 |
| 3 Glenthorne Close, Torquay, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2006-06-09 | £393,729 |
TQ1 1QL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in TQ1 1QL 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 | 91 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| 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 | 389 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilsham Church of England Academy Ilsham Road , TQ1 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 540 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School Quinta Road , TQ1 3RN | 3out of 4 | 977 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellacombe Church of England Academy Ellacombe Church Road , TQ1 1TG | 3out of 4 | 1,289 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton St James CofE Primary School St James Road , Upton TQ1 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,902 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 | 1,398 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert Mayne School Trumlands Road , TQ1 4RN | 3out of 4 | 2,641 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Academy Cricketfield Road , TQ2 7NU | 3out of 4 | 2,801 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY | 4out of 4 | 3,381 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | 4out of 4 | 3,595 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 | 1,341 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eat That Frog C.I.C 91 Union Street , TQ1 3DG | - not rated | 1,350 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School Hampton Court , Fore Street TQ1 4PR | - not rated | 2,069 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Combe Pafford School Steps Lane , Watcombe TQ2 8NL | 3out of 4 | 3,623 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Burton Academy South Parks Road , TQ2 8JE | - not rated | 3,670 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yum Sing Cantonese Restaurant | Old Torwood Road | 155 yd | |
| Old Vienna Restaurant | 7 Lisburne Square | 197 yd | |
| Daisy's | 480 Babbacombe Road | 207 yd | |
| The Village Cafe and Bar/Wellswood Kitchen | 15a Ilsham Road | 470 yd | |
| Portofino | 21 Ilsham Road | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kent's | 1 Ilsham Road | 417 yd | |
| Juniper | 81 The Terrace | 903 yd | |
| Park Lane | 1 Torwood Street | 949 yd | |
| The Foundry | 13 Torwood Street | 970 yd | |
| Hole in the Wall | 6 Park Lane | 1,017 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jia Wang | 5 Lisburne Square | 197 yd | |
| Best Kebab & Pizza | 11 Torwood Street | 949 yd | |
| Food | 3 Torwood Street | 949 yd | |
| Chickenland | 5 Torwood Street | 949 yd | |
| Subway | 5 Victoria Parade | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Foodstore | 5-7 Ilsham Road | 508 yd | |
| The Co-op Torquay | Unit 3, 4-24 Torwood Street | 970 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Bishop Court Resort And Spa (Closed) Lower Warberry Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 257 yd |
| Warberry C Of E Academy CEDARS ROAD | grass pitches | 506 yd |
| Hesketh Health Club HESKETH CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 899 yd |
| The Spires College (Quinta Field) Quinta Road | grass pitches | 943 yd |
| Stoodley Knowle Playing Fields (Closed) Ilsham Close | grass pitches | 943 yd |
| Palace Hotel (Closed) Babbacombe Road | golf, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 971 yd |
| Ilsham Valley Playing Fields (Closed) Ilsham Road | grass pitches | 1,047 yd |
| Babbacombe C Of E Primary School QUINTA ROAD | grass pitches | 1,060 yd |
| Stoodley Knowle School (Closed) Ansteys Cove Road | swimming pool | 1,065 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 41.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 56.32 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 56.32 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.48 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.