Brompton Gardens is in Torquay and in Torbay district. TQ1 2QA is located in the Wellswood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torbay. This postcode has been in use since 2002-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brompton Gardens, Torquay, TQ1 2QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ1 2QN, TQ1 2QR, TQ1 2QS, TQ1 2QL, TQ1 2ER, TQ1 2QW, TQ1 2QP, TQ1 2QU, TQ1 2QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TQ1 2QA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.3% | 55.6% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 4.6% |
| Male | 43.7% | 44.4% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -4.6% |
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 | 23.8% | 23.4% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -14.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 42.5% | -7.9% | 44.2% | -1.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 10% | 12.8% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 12.3% | 16.8% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 10.7% |
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 | 50.2% | 49.2% | -1.0% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 24.1% | 26.1% | 2.0% | 33.6% | -7.5% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 11.2% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 10.6% | 3.8% | 4.0% | 6.6% |
| Very bad health | 5.1% | 3% | -2.1% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 | 15.8% | 16.1% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 8.4% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 11.4% | -8.6% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6.6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 13.2% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.5% | 34.4% | 2.9% | 33.8% | 0.6% |
| Other | 7.3% | 9.9% | 2.6% | 2.8% | 7.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.4% | 95.7% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.1% 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 | 94.9% | 91.1% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 90.8% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 7.2% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0.3% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.9% | 37.2% | -1.3% |
| Christian | 55.1% | 46.2% | 8.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brompton Gardens was 60.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.1% lower than the Ellacombe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brompton Gardens has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 98 local areas in Ellacombe and the 222nd lowest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.2%.

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 Brompton Gardens, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £502,500 | 2023-07-25 | £492,009 |
| 2 Brompton Gardens, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, a newly built property | £249,950 | 2002-07-03 | £666,060 |
TQ1 2QA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% 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 2QA 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 2QA 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 | 111 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilsham Church of England Academy Ilsham Road , TQ1 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 343 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School Quinta Road , TQ1 3RN | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warberry CofE Academy Cedars Road , TQ1 1SB | 3out of 4 | 857 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellacombe Church of England Academy Ellacombe Church Road , TQ1 1TG | 3out of 4 | 1,613 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homelands Primary School Westhill Road , TQ1 4NT | 3out of 4 | 2,088 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,481 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert Mayne School Trumlands Road , TQ1 4RN | 3out of 4 | 2,623 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Academy Cricketfield Road , TQ2 7NU | 3out of 4 | 3,018 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY | 4out of 4 | 3,736 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | 4out of 4 | 3,980 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 | 1,864 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eat That Frog C.I.C 91 Union Street , TQ1 3DG | - not rated | 1,887 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School Hampton Court , Fore Street TQ1 4PR | - not rated | 1,904 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Combe Pafford School Steps Lane , Watcombe TQ2 8NL | 3out of 4 | 3,383 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Moor Lane , Watcombe TQ2 8NH | 3out of 4 | 3,532 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kents Cavern | Ilsham Road | 213 yd | |
| Stoodley Meadow Community Cafe | 34c Ilsham Road | 304 yd | |
| Portofino | 21 Ilsham Road | 315 yd | |
| Me & Mrs Jones | 11 Ilsham Road | 315 yd | |
| The Village Cafe and Bar/Wellswood Kitchen | 15a Ilsham Road | 325 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kent's | 1 Ilsham Road | 362 yd | |
| Masons Arms | 110-112 Babbacombe Road | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jia Wang | 5 Lisburne Square | 898 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Foodstore | 5-7 Ilsham Road | 315 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stoodley Knowle Playing Fields (Closed) Ilsham Close | grass pitches | 309 yd |
| Palace Hotel (Closed) Babbacombe Road | golf, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 360 yd |
| Stoodley Knowle School (Closed) Ansteys Cove Road | swimming pool | 457 yd |
| Ilsham Valley Playing Fields (Closed) Ilsham Road | grass pitches | 804 yd |
| The Spires College (Quinta Field) Quinta Road | grass pitches | 807 yd |
| The Bishop Court Resort And Spa (Closed) Lower Warberry Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 827 yd |
| Warberry C Of E Academy CEDARS ROAD | grass pitches | 930 yd |
| Babbacombe C Of E Primary School QUINTA ROAD | grass pitches | 956 yd |
| Babbacombe Cricket Club WALLS HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 982 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.