Shirburn Road, Torquay, TQ1 3JH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TQ1 3JH, 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 3JH 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 Shirburn Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shirburn 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.

Shirburn 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 3JH, 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 Shirburn Road are based on 117 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 Shirburn Road, Torquay, TQ1 3JH

Estimated Average Property Prices for TQ1 3JH

Average Price
£405,190

Semi-Detached
£494,402

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£384,185

Flats/Maisonettes
£153,361

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Shirburn Road

Average Price
£282,368

Semi-Detached
£413,985

Terraced
£252,266

Detached
£366,514

Flats/Maisonettes
£127,529

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Shirburn Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
The Chies Shirburn Road, Torquay, Torbay Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2025-03-28	£245,989
Flat 4 2 Shirburn Road, Torquay, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£160,000	2023-11-27	£148,216
10 Shirburn Road, Torquay, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£426,000	2022-12-08	£396,983
Flat 4 2 Shirburn Road, Torquay, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£140,000	2021-11-26	£137,385
Still Waters Shirburn Road, Torquay, Torbay Detached, an established residential building	£382,500	2021-07-19	£425,514

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TQ1 3JH

Employment

TQ1 3JH 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 3JH 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	137 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ellacombe Church of England Academy Ellacombe Church Road , TQ1 1TG	3out of 4	549 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Homelands Primary School Westhill Road , TQ1 4NT	3out of 4	725 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Margaret's Academy Barewell Road , TQ1 4PA	3out of 4	927 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Torre Church of England Academy Barton Road , TQ1 4DN	3out of 4	964 yd	Academy converter	Yes	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	700 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Torquay Academy Cricketfield Road , TQ2 7NU	3out of 4	966 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert Mayne School Trumlands Road , TQ1 4RN	3out of 4	1,137 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY	4out of 4	1,642 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL	4out of 4	1,901 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	858 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Eat That Frog C.I.C 91 Union Street , TQ1 3DG	- not rated	900 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Abbey School Hampton Court , Fore Street TQ1 4PR	- not rated	1,195 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Burton Academy South Parks Road , TQ2 8JE	- not rated	1,930 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Combe Pafford School Steps Lane , Watcombe TQ2 8NL	3out of 4	2,419 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
Beach House Catering	International School, 30 Ash Hill Road	406 yd
Turning Heads Community Hub	121 St Marychurch Road	442 yd
No 10's Restaurant	Torquay United Fc, Marnham Road	579 yd
Cottage Cafe	5 Lymington Road	594 yd
Play Cafe	161 Union Street	626 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Upton Social Club	46-48 Upton Road	336 yd
The York	113 St Marychurch Road	397 yd
Boots and Laces	Marnham Road	579 yd
Central Bistro	Torbay Central Conservative Club, 226 Union Street	665 yd
Fox And Firkin	217 Union Street	679 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Upton Cantonese Takeaway	52 Upton Road	349 yd
Hong Kitchen	135 St Marychurch Road	502 yd
Domino's Pizza	114 St Marychurch Road	527 yd
Green Chillies	145 St Marychurch Road	527 yd
St Mary’s Takeaway	143 St Marychurch Road	527 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl	St Marychurch Road	392 yd
Iceland	5-6 Union Square Shopping Centre, Union Street	865 yd
Tesco	192 Teignmouth Road	963 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Plainmoor Community Pool PLAINMOOR SWIMMING POOL PLAINMOOR SWIMMING POOL	swimming pool	548 yd
Plainmoor PLAINMOOR GROUND PLAINMOOR GROUND WARBRO ROAD	grass pitches	564 yd
Torquay United Indoor Bowls Club MARNHAM ROAD	indoor bowls	568 yd
Upton Park LYMINGTON ROAD	tennis courts	587 yd
Castle Fitness MAGDALENE ROAD	health and fitness suite	599 yd
The Spires College Westlands Lane	health and fitness suite	621 yd
Torre Community Centre TORBAY FOYER TORBAY FOYER TEIGNMOUTH ROAD		678 yd
South Devon College Of Arts & Technology (Closed) Newton Road		701 yd
Windmill Hill Playing Field HIGHER AUDLEY AVENUE	grass pitches	933 yd
Lorrens Ladies Health Hydro LORRENS HOTEL LORRENS HOTEL GUESTLAND ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	941 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	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%

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	49.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	101.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	330 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	330 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of TQ1 3JH