St Marychurch Road, Torquay, TQ1 3HG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TQ1 3HG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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	59.6%	52.2%	-7.4%	51.0%	1.2%
Male	40.4%	47.8%	7.4%	49.0%	-1.2%

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	23.6%	32.6%	9.0%	37.9%	-5.3%
Married: Opposite sex	45.2%	35.2%	-10.0%	44.2%	-9.0%
Separated	4.3%	3%	-1.3%	2.2%	0.8%
Divorced	12%	12.7%	0.7%	9.1%	3.6%
Widowed	14.9%	16.5%	1.6%	6.1%	10.4%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.9%) 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	35.6%	29.5%	-6.1%	48.4%	-18.9%
Good health	32.4%	39.4%	7.0%	33.6%	5.8%
Fair health	20.4%	19.1%	-1.3%	12.7%	6.4%
Bad health	7.6%	10%	2.4%	4.0%	6.0%
Very bad health	4%	2%	-2.0%	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.

In the area around TQ1 3HG this area, 30.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 16.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	30.8%	30.5%	-0.3%	18.2%	12.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.6%	10.2%	-0.4%	9.6%	0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.5%	14.8%	1.3%	13.4%	1.4%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	6.4%	3.0%	5.3%	1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.5%	17.8%	6.3%	16.9%	0.9%
Degree or Similar	19.7%	16.9%	-2.8%	33.8%	-16.9%
Other	10.6%	3.4%	-7.2%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Other Asian	3.6%	0%	-3.6%	1.6%	-1.6%
Other Black	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	95.6%	99.2%	3.6%	81.4%	17.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.2% 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	91.6%	97.2%	5.6%	83.2%	14.0%
European Union	1.3%	0.8%	-0.5%	6.1%	-5.3%
Africa	1.8%	0.8%	-1.0%	2.7%	-1.9%
Middle East and Asia	3.6%	0.4%	-3.2%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.7%	97.2%	6.5%	83.2%	14.0%
10+ Years	2.2%	2.4%	0.2%	9.8%	-7.4%
5-10 Years	2.2%	0.4%	-1.8%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4.4%	0%	-4.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76.9%	76.7%	0.2%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	22.3%	13.5%	8.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.3%	37.2%	-0.9%
Christian	58.2%	46.2%	12.0%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	5.2%	6.0%	-0.8%

Safety

Is St Marychurch Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Marychurch Road was 23.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.5% lower than the St Marychurch average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

St Marychurch Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in St Marychurch and the 86th lowest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,100

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in TQ1 3HG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 8/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 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 - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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 St Marychurch Road are based on 615 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 St Marychurch Road, Torquay, TQ1 3HG

Estimated Average Property Prices for TQ1 3HG

Average Price
£207,591

Semi-Detached
£443,005

Terraced
£250,025

Detached
£269,134

Flats/Maisonettes
£165,945

Other
£89,324

Estimated Average Property Prices for St Marychurch Road

Average Price
£248,951

Semi-Detached
£371,147

Terraced
£301,529

Detached
£489,261

Flats/Maisonettes
£164,232

Other
£1,291,992

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on St Marychurch Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 20 Ryan Place, 62 St Marychurch Road, Torquay, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£162,500	2025-05-30	£162,865
Flat 1 Ryan Place, 62 St Marychurch Road, Torquay, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£122,500	2025-03-26	£117,500
Flat 13 The Pines, 78 St Marychurch Road, Torquay, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£200,000	2025-01-17	£195,191
Flat 6 The Pines, 78 St Marychurch Road, Torquay, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£205,000	2024-10-09	£196,844
73 St Marychurch Road, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building	£260,000	2024-06-28	£259,171

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TQ1 3HG

Employment

TQ1 3HG 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in TQ1 3HG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 50% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	116
Full-Time Employee	37
Part-Time Employee	26
Long-Term Sick or disabled	17
Self-Employed	14
Other	8
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Student (economically inactive)	4
Looking after home or family	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Education	7
Construction	7
Other	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Manufacturing	4
Real estate activities	3
Transport and storage	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Information and communication	1
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	1
Administrative and support service activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Upton St James CofE Primary School St James Road , Upton TQ1 4AZ	3out of 4	255 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ellacombe Church of England Academy Ellacombe Church Road , TQ1 1TG	3out of 4	586 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Homelands Primary School Westhill Road , TQ1 4NT	3out of 4	597 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Margaret's Academy Barewell Road , TQ1 4PA	3out of 4	800 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay St Catherine's Road , St Marychurch TQ1 4NZ	2out of 4	938 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	634 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Torquay Academy Cricketfield Road , TQ2 7NU	3out of 4	954 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert Mayne School Trumlands Road , TQ1 4RN	3out of 4	1,025 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY	4out of 4	1,693 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL	4out of 4	1,960 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
EF Academy Torbay EF House, Castle Road , TQ1 3BG	- not rated	959 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Eat That Frog C.I.C 91 Union Street , TQ1 3DG	- not rated	1,002 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Abbey School Hampton Court , Fore Street TQ1 4PR	- not rated	1,070 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Burton Academy South Parks Road , TQ2 8JE	- not rated	1,865 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Combe Pafford School Steps Lane , Watcombe TQ2 8NL	3out of 4	2,298 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
Turning Heads Community Hub	121 St Marychurch Road	318 yd
No 10's Restaurant	Torquay United Fc, Marnham Road	472 yd
Beach House Catering	International School, 30 Ash Hill Road	521 yd
The Usual Plaice	175 St Marychurch Road	543 yd
Cottage Cafe	5 Lymington Road	711 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The York	113 St Marychurch Road	272 yd
Upton Social Club	46-48 Upton Road	391 yd
Boots and Laces	Marnham Road	472 yd
Central Bistro	Torbay Central Conservative Club, 226 Union Street	793 yd
Fox And Firkin	217 Union Street	802 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hong Kitchen	135 St Marychurch Road	378 yd
Upton Cantonese Takeaway	52 Upton Road	397 yd
Domino's Pizza	114 St Marychurch Road	403 yd
Green Chillies	145 St Marychurch Road	403 yd
St Mary’s Takeaway	143 St Marychurch Road	403 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl	St Marychurch Road	267 yd
Tesco	192 Teignmouth Road	891 yd
Iceland	5-6 Union Square Shopping Centre, Union Street	966 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Plainmoor Community Pool PLAINMOOR SWIMMING POOL PLAINMOOR SWIMMING POOL	swimming pool	464 yd
Torquay United Indoor Bowls Club MARNHAM ROAD	indoor bowls	467 yd
Plainmoor PLAINMOOR GROUND PLAINMOOR GROUND WARBRO ROAD	grass pitches	474 yd
The Spires College Westlands Lane	health and fitness suite	542 yd
Upton Park LYMINGTON ROAD	tennis courts	711 yd
Castle Fitness MAGDALENE ROAD	health and fitness suite	727 yd
Torre Community Centre TORBAY FOYER TORBAY FOYER TEIGNMOUTH ROAD		786 yd
South Devon College Of Arts & Technology (Closed) Newton Road		798 yd
Lorrens Ladies Health Hydro LORRENS HOTEL LORRENS HOTEL GUESTLAND ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	823 yd
St Margaret'S Academy BAREWELL ROAD	grass pitches	828 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	84.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	84.8%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	84.8%

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	58.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	75.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	329.92 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	329.92 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	49.99 Mbit/s

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