Windsor Road, Torquay, TQ1 1SU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TQ1 1SU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53%	51.4%	-1.6%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	47%	48.6%	1.6%	49.0%	-0.4%

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	29.7%	34.2%	4.5%	37.9%	-3.7%
Married: Opposite sex	48.2%	42.8%	-5.4%	44.2%	-1.4%
Married: Same sex	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.8%	1.8%	-1.0%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	14.1%	16.5%	2.4%	9.1%	7.4%
Widowed	4%	4.7%	0.7%	6.1%	-1.4%

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	45%	45.5%	0.5%	48.4%	-2.9%
Good health	32.8%	30.7%	-2.1%	33.6%	-2.9%
Fair health	14.9%	15.4%	0.5%	12.7%	2.7%
Bad health	7%	6.7%	-0.3%	4.0%	2.7%
Very bad health	0.3%	1.7%	1.4%	1.2%	0.5%

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	27.7%	18.8%	-8.9%	18.2%	0.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.7%	14.1%	-3.6%	9.6%	4.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.7%	15.5%	-4.2%	13.4%	2.1%
Apprenticeship	2.8%	7.9%	5.1%	5.3%	2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.4%	16.6%	4.2%	16.9%	-0.3%
Degree or Similar	17.3%	25.3%	8.0%	33.8%	-8.5%
Other	2.4%	1.8%	-0.6%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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)
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99%	97.5%	-1.5%	81.4%	16.1%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
Roma	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.2%	1.2%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.4% 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	98.7%	96.4%	-2.3%	83.2%	13.2%
European Union	0.3%	2.2%	1.9%	6.1%	-3.9%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	1.3%	-0.7%
Oceania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.3%	95.8%	-2.5%	83.2%	12.6%
10+ Years	0.3%	3.1%	2.8%	9.8%	-6.7%
5-10 Years	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.9%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.7%	76.7%	1.0%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Lithuania	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
Poland	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	19%	13.5%	5.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43%	37.2%	5.8%
Christian	50.3%	46.2%	4.1%
Other religion	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Not answered	5.3%	6.0%	-0.7%

Safety

Is Windsor Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windsor Road was 26.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.1% lower than the Ellacombe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Windsor Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 98 local areas in Ellacombe and the 95th lowest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.1%.

🔎 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. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,600

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in TQ1 1SU, 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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 9/10 (very 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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Windsor Road are based on 343 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 Windsor Road, Torquay, TQ1 1SU

Estimated Average Property Prices for TQ1 1SU

Average Price
£255,130

Semi-Detached
£378,331

Terraced
£263,760

Detached
£152,258

Flats/Maisonettes
£145,296

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Windsor Road

Average Price
£281,536

Semi-Detached
£370,277

Terraced
£274,087

Detached
£377,615

Flats/Maisonettes
£120,221

Other
£231,042

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Windsor Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
88 Windsor Road, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building	£298,000	2025-07-15	£302,188
123 Windsor Road, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building	£161,000	2025-01-21	£160,146
99 Windsor Road, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building	£250,000	2024-07-19	£248,938
91 Windsor Road, Torquay, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£395,000	2024-02-05	£398,802
115 Windsor Road, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building	£285,000	2022-09-09	£267,866

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TQ1 1SU

Employment

TQ1 1SU 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	92
Retired	64
Part-Time Employee	45
Self-Employed	26
Long-Term Sick or disabled	17
Student (economically inactive)	10
Looking after home or family	10
Unemployed	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Other	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	34
Human health and social work activities	28
Accommodation and food service activities	18
Construction	13
Education	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Manufacturing	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Other	4
Transport and storage	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ellacombe Church of England Academy Ellacombe Church Road , TQ1 1TG	3out of 4	503 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School Quinta Road , TQ1 3RN	3out of 4	574 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Homelands Primary School Westhill Road , TQ1 4NT	3out of 4	763 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Upton St James CofE Primary School St James Road , Upton TQ1 4AZ	3out of 4	891 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Margaret's Academy Barewell Road , TQ1 4PA	3out of 4	913 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	94 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert Mayne School Trumlands Road , TQ1 4RN	3out of 4	1,334 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Torquay Academy Cricketfield Road , TQ2 7NU	3out of 4	1,630 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY	4out of 4	2,401 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL	4out of 4	2,665 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Abbey School Hampton Court , Fore Street TQ1 4PR	- not rated	867 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
EF Academy Torbay EF House, Castle Road , TQ1 3BG	- not rated	1,043 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Eat That Frog C.I.C 91 Union Street , TQ1 3DG	- not rated	1,089 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Burton Academy South Parks Road , TQ2 8JE	- not rated	2,380 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Combe Pafford School Steps Lane , Watcombe TQ2 8NL	3out of 4	2,396 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
No 10's Restaurant	Torquay United Fc, Marnham Road	392 yd
Turning Heads Community Hub	121 St Marychurch Road	565 yd
The Usual Plaice	175 St Marychurch Road	592 yd
Labrows Bistro and Bar	131 Reddenhill Road	614 yd
Himalaya Restaurant	133 Reddenhill Road	631 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Boots and Laces	Marnham Road	392 yd
The York	113 St Marychurch Road	583 yd
The George Inn	48 Babbacombe Road	718 yd
Dog & Duck	70 Babbacombe Road	731 yd
The Divers Arms	86 Babbacombe Downs Road	793 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
NB Catering @ Torquay United FC	Torquay United Fc, Marnham Road	392 yd
Christies	68-70 Princes Road	544 yd
Hong Kitchen	135 St Marychurch Road	552 yd
St Mary’s Takeaway	143 St Marychurch Road	552 yd
Domino's Pizza	114 St Marychurch Road	552 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl	St Marychurch Road	586 yd
Best One Babbacombe	120-122 Reddenhill Road	631 yd
Tesco	55-57 Babbacombe Road	728 yd
Iceland	5-6 Union Square Shopping Centre, Union Street	1,050 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Spires College Westlands Lane	health and fitness suite	207 yd
Plainmoor Community Pool PLAINMOOR SWIMMING POOL PLAINMOOR SWIMMING POOL	swimming pool	279 yd
Plainmoor PLAINMOOR GROUND PLAINMOOR GROUND WARBRO ROAD	grass pitches	295 yd
Torquay United Indoor Bowls Club MARNHAM ROAD	indoor bowls	351 yd
Cary Park CARY AVENUE	tennis courts	438 yd
Babbacombe C Of E Primary School QUINTA ROAD	grass pitches	471 yd
Lorrens Ladies Health Hydro LORRENS HOTEL LORRENS HOTEL GUESTLAND ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	581 yd
The Spires College (Quinta Field) Quinta Road	grass pitches	602 yd
One Vision One Fitness Foxlands Foxlands York Road	health and fitness suite	707 yd
Warberry C Of E Academy CEDARS ROAD	grass pitches	835 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	97.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	97.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	97.7%

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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	120.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of TQ1 1SU