Upton Road, Torquay, TQ1 4AG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TQ1 4AG 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	43.9%	48.1%	4.2%	51.0%	-2.9%
Male	56.1%	51.9%	-4.2%	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 4AG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.9% 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	53.5%	50.9%	-2.6%	37.9%	13.0%
Married: Opposite sex	15.8%	20.1%	4.3%	44.2%	-24.1%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.3%	1.2%
Separated	7.9%	6.7%	-1.2%	2.2%	4.5%
Divorced	18.3%	17.1%	-1.2%	9.1%	8.0%
Widowed	4.5%	3.7%	-0.8%	6.1%	-2.4%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	34.3%	38.8%	4.5%	48.4%	-9.6%
Good health	33.9%	33.8%	-0.1%	33.6%	0.2%
Fair health	20.5%	19.9%	-0.6%	12.7%	7.2%
Bad health	10%	6%	-4.0%	4.0%	2.0%
Very bad health	1.3%	1.6%	0.3%	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.

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 22.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	29.2%	22.1%	-7.1%	18.2%	3.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.9%	14.8%	0.9%	9.6%	5.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.8%	16.2%	-5.6%	13.4%	2.8%
Apprenticeship	3.5%	5.9%	2.4%	5.3%	0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.4%	15.9%	2.5%	16.9%	-1.0%
Degree or Similar	12.4%	22.1%	9.7%	33.8%	-11.7%
Other	5.9%	3%	-2.9%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	1.6%	1.6%	1.1%	0.5%
Chinese	3.3%	0%	-3.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	0.4%	5.7%	5.3%	1.6%	4.1%
Black African	0.4%	3.1%	2.7%	2.5%	0.6%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	1.3%	0.9%	-0.4%	0.4%	0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	1.3%	0.9%	0.9%	0.4%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	93.7%	85.8%	-7.9%	81.4%	4.4%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 73.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90%	73.8%	-16.2%	83.2%	-9.4%
European Union	6.7%	16.4%	9.7%	6.1%	10.3%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	0.8%	0.1%
Africa	0.8%	3.8%	3.0%	2.7%	1.1%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	5%	2.9%	5.6%	-0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88.3%	73.8%	-14.5%	83.2%	-9.4%
10+ Years	1.7%	14.2%	12.5%	9.8%	4.4%
5-10 Years	4.2%	9.5%	5.3%	2.9%	6.6%
2-5 Years	2.1%	2.2%	0.1%	2.2%	0.0%
Less than 2 years	3.8%	0.3%	-3.5%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	58%	76.7%	-18.7%
Ireland	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Italy	2.2%	0.6%	1.6%
Spain	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Lithuania	1.6%	0.3%	1.3%
Poland	3.2%	1.3%	1.9%
Romania	2.2%	0.9%	1.3%
Other EU countries	5.4%	1.5%	3.9%
Central and Western Africa	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Southern Asia	0.9%	1.2%	-0.3%
No passport held	23.3%	13.5%	9.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.5%	37.2%	7.3%
Christian	42%	46.2%	-4.2%
Buddhist	1.6%	0.5%	1.1%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	4.1%	6.5%	-2.4%
Other religion	2.2%	0.6%	1.6%
Not answered	5.4%	6.0%	-0.6%

Safety

Is Upton Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upton Road was 112.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.6% higher than the Ellacombe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Upton Road has the 46th highest crime rate of 98 local areas in Ellacombe and the 136th highest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.3%.

🔎 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. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£37,400

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in TQ1 4AG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very 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 - 10/10 (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 - 10/10 (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 - 10/10 (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 - 10/10 (very 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 - 6/10 (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 - 10/10 (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) - 10/10 (very 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) - 9/10 (very 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 Upton Road are based on 179 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 Upton Road, Torquay, TQ1 4AG

Estimated Average Property Prices for TQ1 4AG

Average Price
£138,729

Semi-Detached
£172,322

Terraced
£203,691

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£84,635

Other
£147,610

Estimated Average Property Prices for Upton Road

Average Price
£168,241

Semi-Detached
£281,922

Terraced
£205,014

Detached
£787,136

Flats/Maisonettes
£102,458

Other
£142,658

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Upton Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Top Flat 5 Upton Road, Torquay, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£119,000	2025-05-09	£119,267
Ground Floor Flat 35 Upton Road, Torquay, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£93,000	2025-02-10	£91,162
3 Upton Road, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building	£145,000	2024-02-05	£145,777
2 Upton Road, Torquay, Torbay Other, an established residential building	£154,000	2023-11-06	£142,658
35 Upton Road, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building	£130,000	2022-11-30	£119,549

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TQ1 4AG

Employment

TQ1 4AG area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	74
Part-Time Employee	50
Long-Term Sick or disabled	39
Unemployed	25
Retired	23
Looking after home or family	17
Other	17
Self-Employed	16
Student (economically inactive)	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Accommodation and food service activities	18
Other	10
Human health and social work activities	10
Education	7
Construction	6
Manufacturing	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Information and communication	4
Transport and storage	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Administrative and support service activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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	464 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Torre Church of England Academy Barton Road , TQ1 4DN	3out of 4	591 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cockington Primary School Cockington Primary School, Old Mill Road , TQ2 6AP	3out of 4	803 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ellacombe Church of England Academy Ellacombe Church Road , TQ1 1TG	3out of 4	971 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School Queensway , Chelston TQ2 6DB	2out of 4	981 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Torquay Academy Cricketfield Road , TQ2 7NU	3out of 4	882 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY	4out of 4	1,189 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
The Spires College Westlands Lane , TQ1 3PE	3out of 4	1,285 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL	4out of 4	1,406 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
St Cuthbert Mayne School Trumlands Road , TQ1 4RN	3out of 4	1,510 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	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	924 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Eat That Frog C.I.C 91 Union Street , TQ1 3DG	- not rated	942 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Abbey School Hampton Court , Fore Street TQ1 4PR	- not rated	1,766 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Burton Academy South Parks Road , TQ2 8JE	- not rated	1,988 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Combe Pafford School Steps Lane , Watcombe TQ2 8NL	3out of 4	2,805 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
Genos	304 Union Street	180 yd
Central Caffe	302 Union Street	182 yd
Platters	221 Union Street	189 yd
Play Cafe	161 Union Street	336 yd
Extreme Chocolate	175 Union Street	336 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fox And Firkin	217 Union Street	198 yd
TQ2 Club	Quay House, Lansdowne Lane	355 yd
Upton Social Club	46-48 Upton Road	400 yd
Central Bistro	Torbay Central Conservative Club, 226 Union Street	416 yd
DT's	73 Belgrave Road	417 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Torquay Fryer	284 Union Street	200 yd
Pappas Takeaway	185 Union Street	261 yd
Upton Cantonese Takeaway	52 Upton Road	414 yd
Kebab Revolution	100 Belgrave Road	462 yd
Istanbul Kebab	94 Belgrave Road	467 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Iceland	5-6 Union Square Shopping Centre, Union Street		927 yd
Lidl	St Marychurch Road		972 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Torre Community Centre TORBAY FOYER TORBAY FOYER TEIGNMOUTH ROAD		76 yd
South Devon College Of Arts & Technology (Closed) Newton Road		143 yd
Upton Park LYMINGTON ROAD	tennis courts	199 yd
Castle Fitness MAGDALENE ROAD	health and fitness suite	359 yd
The Bancourt Hotel (Closed) Avenue Road	swimming pool	554 yd
Abbey Lawn Hotel (Closed) Scarborough Road	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	659 yd
Aztec Club FALKLAND ROAD	health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool, tennis courts	698 yd
Torre Church Of England Academy BARTON ROAD	grass pitches	709 yd
Cockington Primary School (Closed) Old Mill Road	swimming pool	767 yd
Torquay Tennis Club BELGRAVE ROAD	health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts	816 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	95.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	95.8%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	95.8%

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	48.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	95.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	550 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	550 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	75 Mbit/s

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

Overview of TQ1 4AG