Stanley Road is in Torquay and in Torbay district. TQ1 3JZ is located in the St Marychurch electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torbay. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stanley Road, Torquay, TQ1 3JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ1 3NJ, TQ1 3JJ, TQ1 3NL, TQ1 3JT, TQ1 3JU, TQ1 3NH, TQ1 3JX, TQ1 3PL, TQ1 3NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TQ1 3JZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 56% 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 | 57% | 56% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 5.0% |
| Male | 43% | 44% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -5.0% |
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 | 31.7% | 31.2% | -0.5% | 37.9% | -6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.1% | 31.2% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -13.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 12.6% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 26.6% | 22.4% | -4.2% | 6.1% | 16.3% |
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 (63.4%) 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 | 37.2% | 33.3% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -15.1% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 30.1% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 23.2% | 25.9% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 8.9% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 3JZ this area, 29.5% 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 15.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.3% | 29.5% | -8.8% | 18.2% | 11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 14.1% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 12.6% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.8% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 16.1% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 15.9% | -1.5% | 33.8% | -17.9% |
| Other | 3.6% | 5% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.2% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.3% | 95.9% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 91.5% 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 | 92.6% | 91.5% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 5.2% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 91.1% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 1.3% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 26.6% | 13.5% | 13.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.1% | 37.2% | 0.9% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stanley Road was 120.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.1% higher than the Barton with Watcombe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stanley Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Barton with Watcombe and the 122nd highest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 Cary Park Lodge Stanley Road, Torquay, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2022-04-28 | £249,584 |
| Flat 4 Cary Park Lodge Stanley Road, Torquay, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2009-09-09 | £265,450 |
| Flat 6 Cary Park Lodge Stanley Road, Torquay, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2009-07-22 | £243,419 |
| Flat 6 Cary Park Lodge Stanley Road, Torquay, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £175,000 | 2008-09-03 | £211,468 |
| Flat 5 Cary Park Lodge Stanley Road, Torquay, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £196,000 | 2008-08-05 | £233,371 |
TQ1 3JZ 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 3JZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 48% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 192 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Other | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Education | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homelands Primary School Westhill Road , TQ1 4NT | 3out of 4 | 283 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Academy Barewell Road , TQ1 4PA | 3out of 4 | 315 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 | 364 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School Hartop Road , St Marychurch TQ1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 616 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellacombe Church of England Academy Ellacombe Church Road , TQ1 1TG | 3out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 560 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert Mayne School Trumlands Road , TQ1 4RN | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Academy Cricketfield Road , TQ2 7NU | 3out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY | 4out of 4 | 2,274 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | 4out of 4 | 2,562 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey School Hampton Court , Fore Street TQ1 4PR | - not rated | 314 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| EF Academy Torbay EF House, Castle Road , TQ1 3BG | - not rated | 1,539 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eat That Frog C.I.C 91 Union Street , TQ1 3DG | - not rated | 1,587 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Combe Pafford School Steps Lane , Watcombe TQ2 8NL | 3out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Burton Academy South Parks Road , TQ2 8JE | - not rated | 1,867 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Usual Plaice | 175 St Marychurch Road | 220 yd | |
| Chubbs | 5 Babbacombe Road | 244 yd | |
| Clementine | 4 Fore Street | 255 yd | |
| Diverse Fitness Torbay | Unit 5, St Marychurch Court, St Marychurch Road | 267 yd | |
| Bay Tree Cafe | 3 Babbacombe Road | 279 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin Inn | 36 Fore Street | 332 yd | |
| Boots and Laces | Marnham Road | 353 yd | |
| The York | 113 St Marychurch Road | 487 yd | |
| The George Inn | 48 Babbacombe Road | 666 yd | |
| The Royal Hotel & Carvery | 31 Babbacombe Downs Road | 671 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | 167 St Marychurch Road | 220 yd | |
| Bay Spice Tandoori | 173 St Marychurch Road | 235 yd | |
| China Garden | 169 St Marychurch Road | 246 yd | |
| Pappa Johns | 14 Fore Street | 256 yd | |
| Marples | 6 Hampton Close | 330 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | St Marychurch Road | 492 yd | |
| Tesco | 55-57 Babbacombe Road | 571 yd | |
| Best One Babbacombe | 120-122 Reddenhill Road | 600 yd | |
| Tesco | 192 Teignmouth Road | 1,030 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lorrens Ladies Health Hydro LORRENS HOTEL LORRENS HOTEL GUESTLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 119 yd |
| Torquay United Indoor Bowls Club MARNHAM ROAD | indoor bowls | 394 yd |
| Cary Park CARY AVENUE | tennis courts | 421 yd |
| St Margaret'S Academy BAREWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 426 yd |
| One Vision One Fitness Foxlands Foxlands York Road | health and fitness suite | 443 yd |
| Plainmoor PLAINMOOR GROUND PLAINMOOR GROUND WARBRO ROAD | grass pitches | 447 yd |
| Plainmoor Community Pool PLAINMOOR SWIMMING POOL PLAINMOOR SWIMMING POOL | swimming pool | 484 yd |
| The Spires College Westlands Lane | health and fitness suite | 487 yd |
| St Marychurch Church Of England Primary And Nursery School HARTOP ROAD | grass pitches | 681 yd |
| Torquay Golf Club PETITOR ROAD | golf | 753 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 14.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 14.3% |
| 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.