St Pauls Road is in Torquay and in Torbay district. TQ1 3QB 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 St Pauls Road, Torquay, TQ1 3QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ1 3QD, TQ1 3QN, TQ1 3QA, TQ1 3QF, TQ1 3QE, TQ1 3QW, TQ1 3QJ, TQ1 3QL, TQ1 3HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TQ1 3QB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 49.3% | 49.2% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 50.7% | 50.8% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 37.8% | 38.3% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.4% | 42% | 4.6% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 13% | 13.3% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 3.8% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.5% | 44.1% | -8.4% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 32.5% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 15.8% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
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 21.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26% | 19.3% | -6.7% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.8% | 14.8% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.1% | 19.3% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.7% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 18.9% | 11.3% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.5% | 21.2% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -12.6% |
| Other | 4.2% | 0.8% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.4% | 95.8% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 97.3% | 89.1% | -8.2% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 7.4% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 88.5% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.4% | 37.2% | 12.2% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Pauls Road was 56.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.1% lower than the St Marychurch average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Pauls Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in St Marychurch and the 203rd lowest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.5%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 St Pauls Road, Torquay, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2017-04-28 | £186,862 |
| 26 St Pauls Road, Torquay, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2016-08-02 | £192,904 |
| 28 St Pauls Road, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2014-12-10 | £211,402 |
| 28 St Pauls Road, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2012-07-27 | £151,034 |
| 26 St Pauls Road, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £49,500 | 2000-09-27 | £183,522 |
TQ1 3QB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 3QB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homelands Primary School Westhill Road , TQ1 4NT | 3out of 4 | 389 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Academy Barewell Road , TQ1 4PA | 3out of 4 | 585 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton St James CofE Primary School St James Road , Upton TQ1 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 607 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellacombe Church of England Academy Ellacombe Church Road , TQ1 1TG | 3out of 4 | 612 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay St Catherine's Road , St Marychurch TQ1 4NZ | 2out of 4 | 705 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 354 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert Mayne School Trumlands Road , TQ1 4RN | 3out of 4 | 944 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Academy Cricketfield Road , TQ2 7NU | 3out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY | 4out of 4 | 2,017 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | 4out of 4 | 2,293 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 | 747 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| EF Academy Torbay EF House, Castle Road , TQ1 3BG | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eat That Frog C.I.C 91 Union Street , TQ1 3DG | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Burton Academy South Parks Road , TQ2 8JE | - not rated | 1,945 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Combe Pafford School Steps Lane , Watcombe TQ2 8NL | 3out of 4 | 2,125 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| No 10's Restaurant | Torquay United Fc, Marnham Road | 111 yd | |
| Turning Heads Community Hub | 121 St Marychurch Road | 119 yd | |
| The Usual Plaice | 175 St Marychurch Road | 251 yd | |
| Diverse Fitness Torbay | Unit 5, St Marychurch Court, St Marychurch Road | 672 yd | |
| Chubbs | 5 Babbacombe Road | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots and Laces | Marnham Road | 111 yd | |
| The York | 113 St Marychurch Road | 141 yd | |
| Dolphin Inn | 36 Fore Street | 741 yd | |
| Upton Social Club | 46-48 Upton Road | 741 yd | |
| The George Inn | 48 Babbacombe Road | 919 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NB Catering @ Torquay United FC | Torquay United Fc, Marnham Road | 111 yd | |
| Hong Kitchen | 135 St Marychurch Road | 120 yd | |
| St Mary’s Takeaway | 143 St Marychurch Road | 132 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 114 St Marychurch Road | 132 yd | |
| Green Chillies | 145 St Marychurch Road | 132 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | St Marychurch Road | 145 yd | |
| Best One Babbacombe | 120-122 Reddenhill Road | 832 yd | |
| Tesco | 55-57 Babbacombe Road | 868 yd | |
| Tesco | 192 Teignmouth Road | 995 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Torquay United Indoor Bowls Club MARNHAM ROAD | indoor bowls | 116 yd |
| Plainmoor PLAINMOOR GROUND PLAINMOOR GROUND WARBRO ROAD | grass pitches | 153 yd |
| Plainmoor Community Pool PLAINMOOR SWIMMING POOL PLAINMOOR SWIMMING POOL | swimming pool | 168 yd |
| The Spires College Westlands Lane | health and fitness suite | 241 yd |
| Lorrens Ladies Health Hydro LORRENS HOTEL LORRENS HOTEL GUESTLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 476 yd |
| Cary Park CARY AVENUE | tennis courts | 594 yd |
| St Margaret'S Academy BAREWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 656 yd |
| One Vision One Fitness Foxlands Foxlands York Road | health and fitness suite | 776 yd |
| Babbacombe C Of E Primary School QUINTA ROAD | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| Winners 2000 Fitness Limited (Torquay) 168-174 168-174 TEIGNMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,015 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.