Lords Place, Torquay, TQ1 3HS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TQ1 3HS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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	50%	48.1%	-1.9%	51.0%	-2.9%
Male	50%	51.9%	1.9%	49.0%	2.9%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around TQ1 3HS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	37.9%	46.7%	8.8%	37.9%	8.8%
Married: Opposite sex	33%	30.8%	-2.2%	44.2%	-13.4%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
Separated	4.5%	4%	-0.5%	2.2%	1.8%
Divorced	11.3%	11.5%	0.2%	9.1%	2.4%
Widowed	13.3%	5.6%	-7.7%	6.1%	-0.5%

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	30.6%	41.3%	10.7%	48.4%	-7.1%
Good health	34.4%	32.6%	-1.8%	33.6%	-1.0%
Fair health	21.9%	18.6%	-3.3%	12.7%	5.9%
Bad health	8.3%	5.9%	-2.4%	4.0%	1.9%
Very bad health	4.7%	1.6%	-3.1%	1.2%	0.4%

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	38.8%	21.8%	-17.0%	18.2%	3.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.7%	13.5%	2.8%	9.6%	3.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.2%	11.1%	-3.1%	13.4%	-2.3%
Apprenticeship	3.6%	7.4%	3.8%	5.3%	2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11%	20.3%	9.3%	16.9%	3.4%
Degree or Similar	16.5%	24.3%	7.8%	33.8%	-9.5%
Other	5.2%	1.5%	-3.7%	2.8%	-1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	3.1%	-2.6%
Other Asian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.6%	-1.1%
Black African	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.5%	-2.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	1.4%	1%	-0.4%	0.4%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	97.5%	96.6%	-0.9%	81.4%	15.2%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86.8% 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	96.7%	86.8%	-9.9%	83.2%	3.6%
European Union	1.1%	10.4%	9.3%	6.1%	4.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	2.1%	1.0%	5.6%	-3.5%
Oceania	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.6%	86.6%	-9.0%	83.2%	3.4%
10+ Years	0.3%	5.2%	4.9%	9.8%	-4.6%
5-10 Years	0.3%	4.7%	4.4%	2.9%	1.8%
2-5 Years	0.3%	3.1%	2.8%	2.2%	0.9%
Less than 2 years	3.6%	0.5%	-3.1%	1.9%	-1.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	71.3%	76.7%	-5.4%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Portugal	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Poland	5.4%	1.3%	4.1%
Romania	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Other EU countries	1.6%	1.5%	0.1%
South-East Asia	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
No passport held	19.1%	13.5%	5.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.6%	37.2%	4.4%
Christian	43.4%	46.2%	-2.8%
Hindu	0.5%	1.7%	-1.2%
Other religion	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Not answered	13.2%	6.0%	7.2%

Safety

Is Lords Place Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lords Place was 74.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.2% lower than the Ellacombe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Lords Place has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 98 local areas in Ellacombe and the 199th highest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.5%.

🔎 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 3HS, 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 Lords Place are based on 16 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 Lords Place, Torquay, TQ1 3HS

Estimated Average Property Prices for TQ1 3HS

Average Price
£145,322

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£195,780

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£115,047

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lords Place

Average Price
£142,273

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£191,855

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£119,735

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lords PlaceStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Lords Place, Torquay, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£120,000	2020-02-21	£136,684
3 Lords Place, Torquay, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£110,000	2018-08-24	£126,912
7 Lords Place, Torquay, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£91,000	2017-03-31	£108,206
12 Lords Place, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building	£138,500	2016-03-24	£198,644
3 Lords Place, Torquay, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£90,000	2015-04-28	£116,987

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TQ1 3HS

Employment

TQ1 3HS 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	96
Retired	65
Part-Time Employee	33
Long-Term Sick or disabled	33
Self-Employed	26
Other	20
Student (economically inactive)	20
Looking after home or family	13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Unemployed	7

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	30
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Construction	15
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Education	8
Other	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Manufacturing	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	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	322 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Upton St James CofE Primary School St James Road , Upton TQ1 4AZ	3out of 4	540 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Homelands Primary School Westhill Road , TQ1 4NT	3out of 4	680 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Margaret's Academy Barewell Road , TQ1 4PA	3out of 4	875 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School Quinta Road , TQ1 3RN	3out of 4	912 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	299 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert Mayne School Trumlands Road , TQ1 4RN	3out of 4	1,225 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Torquay Academy Cricketfield Road , TQ2 7NU	3out of 4	1,332 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY	4out of 4	2,060 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL	4out of 4	2,319 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	847 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Eat That Frog C.I.C 91 Union Street , TQ1 3DG	- not rated	895 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Abbey School Hampton Court , Fore Street TQ1 4PR	- not rated	991 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Burton Academy South Parks Road , TQ2 8JE	- not rated	2,183 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Combe Pafford School Steps Lane , Watcombe TQ2 8NL	3out of 4	2,415 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	339 yd
Turning Heads Community Hub	121 St Marychurch Road	379 yd
The Usual Plaice	175 St Marychurch Road	537 yd
Beach House Catering	International School, 30 Ash Hill Road	561 yd
Cottage Cafe	5 Lymington Road	721 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Boots and Laces	Marnham Road	339 yd
The York	113 St Marychurch Road	368 yd
Upton Social Club	46-48 Upton Road	752 yd
Old Skools Cafe and Bar	18 Market Street	847 yd
Castle Bar	142-144 Union Street	885 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
NB Catering @ Torquay United FC	Torquay United Fc, Marnham Road	339 yd
Hong Kitchen	135 St Marychurch Road	405 yd
St Mary’s Takeaway	143 St Marychurch Road	422 yd
Domino's Pizza	114 St Marychurch Road	422 yd
Green Chillies	145 St Marychurch Road	422 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl	St Marychurch Road	369 yd
Iceland	5-6 Union Square Shopping Centre, Union Street	855 yd
Best One Babbacombe	120-122 Reddenhill Road	930 yd
Tesco	55-57 Babbacombe Road	1,001 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Plainmoor Community Pool PLAINMOOR SWIMMING POOL PLAINMOOR SWIMMING POOL	swimming pool	216 yd
Plainmoor PLAINMOOR GROUND PLAINMOOR GROUND WARBRO ROAD	grass pitches	250 yd
The Spires College Westlands Lane	health and fitness suite	256 yd
Torquay United Indoor Bowls Club MARNHAM ROAD	indoor bowls	298 yd
Lorrens Ladies Health Hydro LORRENS HOTEL LORRENS HOTEL GUESTLAND ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	699 yd
Cary Park CARY AVENUE	tennis courts	702 yd
Babbacombe C Of E Primary School QUINTA ROAD	grass pitches	815 yd
Castle Fitness MAGDALENE ROAD	health and fitness suite	868 yd
Upton Park LYMINGTON ROAD	tennis courts	919 yd
The Spires College (Quinta Field) Quinta Road	grass pitches	937 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	86.7%
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%

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	13.3%

Download Speed

Median download speed	29.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	27.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	40 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	40 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	5.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	4.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	6.91 Mbit/s

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

Overview of TQ1 3HS