Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 3TA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TQ1 3TA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.2%	50.3%	-2.9%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	46.8%	49.7%	2.9%	49.0%	0.7%

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 vicinity of TQ1 3TA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	25.9%	21.8%	-4.1%	37.9%	-16.1%
Married: Opposite sex	56.3%	52.7%	-3.6%	44.2%	8.5%
Married: Same sex	0%	2.3%	2.3%	0.3%	2.0%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	1.1%	1.9%	0.8%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	8.5%	10.7%	2.2%	9.1%	1.6%
Widowed	8.1%	9.9%	1.8%	6.1%	3.8%

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	42.4%	42.3%	-0.1%	48.4%	-6.1%
Good health	40.2%	37.4%	-2.8%	33.6%	3.8%
Fair health	14.2%	15%	0.8%	12.7%	2.3%
Bad health	1.9%	4.2%	2.3%	4.0%	0.2%
Very bad health	1.3%	1%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.2%

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	19.3%	17.2%	-2.1%	18.2%	-1.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10%	7.3%	-2.7%	9.6%	-2.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.3%	13%	-3.3%	13.4%	-0.4%
Apprenticeship	2.6%	6.1%	3.5%	5.3%	0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.1%	14.1%	6.0%	16.9%	-2.8%
Degree or Similar	37.4%	38.2%	0.8%	33.8%	4.4%
Other	6.3%	4.2%	-2.1%	2.8%	1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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)
Indian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	3.1%	-2.4%
Other Asian	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	1.8%	1.5%	0.9%	0.9%
Mixed Other	0.9%	0.4%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	96.8%	94.7%	-2.1%	81.4%	13.3%
Other	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.6%	-0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92% 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	94.9%	92%	-2.9%	83.2%	8.8%
European Union	1.6%	2.8%	1.2%	6.1%	-3.3%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	1.3%	2.8%	1.5%	5.6%	-2.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	1%	0.1%	1.3%	-0.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.6%	91.3%	-3.3%	83.2%	8.1%
10+ Years	0.9%	6.9%	6.0%	9.8%	-2.9%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	1%	-0.9%	1.9%	-0.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.2%	76.7%	13.5%
France	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Poland	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	7%	13.5%	-6.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.8%	37.2%	0.6%
Christian	51.4%	46.2%	5.2%
Buddhist	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Muslim	0.7%	6.5%	-5.8%
Other religion	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%
Not answered	7%	6.0%	1.0%

Safety

Is Babbacombe Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Babbacombe Road was 39.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.9% lower than the Ellacombe average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Babbacombe Road has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 98 local areas in Ellacombe and the 147th lowest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.8%.

🔎 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. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£40,800

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in TQ1 3TA, 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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (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 - 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) - 6/10 (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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Babbacombe Road are based on 858 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 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 3TA

Estimated Average Property Prices for TQ1 3TA

Average Price
£1,813,354

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£221,818

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£9,771,034

Estimated Average Property Prices for Babbacombe Road

Average Price
£291,567

Semi-Detached
£431,122

Terraced
£265,968

Detached
£526,602

Flats/Maisonettes
£169,388

Other
£776,756

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Babbacombe Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
206 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building	£185,000	2020-10-01	£224,780
212 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building	£125,000	2020-10-01	£151,878
210 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building	£175,000	2020-10-01	£212,630
208 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building	£177,500	2020-10-01	£215,667
214 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building	£235,000	2020-10-01	£285,531

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TQ1 3TA

Employment

TQ1 3TA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 3TA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	121
Full-Time Employee	57
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	23
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Looking after home or family	7
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Student (economically inactive)	4
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	21
Education	16
Professional, scientific and technical activities	15
Accommodation and food service activities	15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	10
Other	8
Construction	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Manufacturing	6
Transport and storage	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Information and communication	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School Quinta Road , TQ1 3RN	3out of 4	578 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ilsham Church of England Academy Ilsham Road , TQ1 2JQ	3out of 4	1,055 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Warberry CofE Academy Cedars Road , TQ1 1SB	3out of 4	1,147 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ellacombe Church of England Academy Ellacombe Church Road , TQ1 1TG	3out of 4	1,511 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Homelands Primary School Westhill Road , TQ1 4NT	3out of 4	1,617 yd	Community school	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	1,164 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert Mayne School Trumlands Road , TQ1 4RN	3out of 4	2,087 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Torquay Academy Cricketfield Road , TQ2 7NU	3out of 4	2,661 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY	4out of 4	3,487 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL	4out of 4	3,757 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Abbey School Hampton Court , Fore Street TQ1 4PR	- not rated	1,304 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
EF Academy Torbay EF House, Castle Road , TQ1 3BG	- not rated	1,940 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Eat That Frog C.I.C 91 Union Street , TQ1 3DG	- not rated	1,976 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Combe Pafford School Steps Lane , Watcombe TQ2 8NL	3out of 4	2,699 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mayfield School Moor Lane , Watcombe TQ2 8NH	3out of 4	2,834 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Range Coffee Shop	250 Babbacombe Road	16 yd
The Waddling Duck Bistro	63 Babbacombe Downs Road	590 yd
Angels	49 Babbacombe Downs Road	590 yd
The Chopping Board	135 Babbacombe Road	670 yd
Coffee Bean	81 Babbacombe Road	670 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Masons Arms	110-112 Babbacombe Road	371 yd
Cary Arms	Beach Road	404 yd
The Divers Arms	86 Babbacombe Downs Road	508 yd
Babbacombe Inn	59 Babbacombe Downs Road	590 yd
Dog & Duck	70 Babbacombe Road	638 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Yummies Pizza Kebab House	137 Babbacombe Road	603 yd
Ben Mei Cantonese Takeaway	68 Babbacombe Road	641 yd
Drakes Fish and Chips	64 Babbacombe Road	642 yd
I Am Thai Takeaway	141 Reddenhill Road	758 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Best One Babbacombe	120-122 Reddenhill Road	758 yd
Tesco	55-57 Babbacombe Road	838 yd
The Co-Operative Foodstore	5-7 Ilsham Road	1,019 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Babbacombe Cricket Club WALLS HILL ROAD	grass pitches	265 yd
Palace Hotel (Closed) Babbacombe Road	golf, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	362 yd
The Spires College (Quinta Field) Quinta Road	grass pitches	571 yd
Babbacombe C Of E Primary School QUINTA ROAD	grass pitches	646 yd
Stoodley Knowle Playing Fields (Closed) Ilsham Close	grass pitches	874 yd
Cary Park CARY AVENUE	tennis courts	938 yd
One Vision One Fitness Foxlands Foxlands York Road	health and fitness suite	971 yd
Stoodley Knowle School (Closed) Ansteys Cove Road	swimming pool	978 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	85.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	85.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	85.7%

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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	156.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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

Overview of TQ1 3TA