Hill View Terrace is in Torquay and in Torbay district. TQ1 4AP is located in the Tormohun electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torbay. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hill View Terrace, Torquay, TQ1 4AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ1 4AL, TQ1 4AR, TQ1 4AN, TQ1 4AU, TQ1 4AX, TQ1 4AY, TQ1 4BB, TQ1 4FB, TQ1 4AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TQ1 4AP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.5% | 50.9% | 5.4% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 54.5% | 49.1% | -5.4% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 49.8% | 41.8% | -8.0% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.4% | 30.7% | 12.3% | 44.2% | -13.5% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 19.3% | 19.1% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 10.0% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 4.4% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 42.3% | 40.5% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 34% | 33.7% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 17.9% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 6.2% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 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.
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 17.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.5% | 22.3% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 16.1% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 16.1% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 5.4% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 21% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 14% | 17.4% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -16.4% |
| Other | 6.8% | 1.8% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.2% | 95.5% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 85.4% 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 | 93.7% | 85.4% | -8.3% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 11.6% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 86% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 7.9% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.7% | 76.7% | -12.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 7.5% | 1.3% | 6.2% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 24% | 13.5% | 10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hill View Terrace was 136.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.1% higher than the Ellacombe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hill View Terrace has the 34th highest crime rate of 98 local areas in Ellacombe and the 97th highest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.5%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Floor Flat 3A Hill View Terrace, Torquay, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2023-11-03 | £59,286 |
| 2 Hill View Terrace, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-08-11 | £187,821 |
| 4 Hill View Terrace, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-06-11 | £234,500 |
| 1 Hill View Terrace, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2019-06-28 | £147,970 |
| 2 Hill View Terrace, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2017-02-02 | £208,598 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 366 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torre Church of England Academy Barton Road , TQ1 4DN | 3out of 4 | 514 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homelands Primary School Westhill Road , TQ1 4NT | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellacombe Church of England Academy Ellacombe Church Road , TQ1 1TG | 3out of 4 | 981 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School Queensway , Chelston TQ2 6DB | 2out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torquay Academy Cricketfield Road , TQ2 7NU | 3out of 4 | 575 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert Mayne School Trumlands Road , TQ1 4RN | 3out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spires College Westlands Lane , TQ1 3PE | 3out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY | 4out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | 4out of 4 | 1,461 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF Academy Torbay EF House, Castle Road , TQ1 3BG | - not rated | 1,140 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 |
| Abbey School Hampton Court , Fore Street TQ1 4PR | - not rated | 1,456 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Burton Academy South Parks Road , TQ2 8JE | - not rated | 1,646 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Combe Pafford School Steps Lane , Watcombe TQ2 8NL | 3out of 4 | 2,412 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tubers Ltd | 114 Teignmouth Road | 449 yd | |
| Platters | 221 Union Street | 570 yd | |
| Genos | 304 Union Street | 574 yd | |
| Central Caffe | 302 Union Street | 576 yd | |
| Play Cafe | 161 Union Street | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Social Club | 46-48 Upton Road | 118 yd | |
| Fox And Firkin | 217 Union Street | 579 yd | |
| The York | 113 St Marychurch Road | 717 yd | |
| Central Bistro | Torbay Central Conservative Club, 226 Union Street | 729 yd | |
| TQ2 Club | Quay House, Lansdowne Lane | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Cantonese Takeaway | 52 Upton Road | 104 yd | |
| Torquay Fryer | 284 Union Street | 590 yd | |
| Pappas Takeaway | 185 Union Street | 611 yd | |
| Ellas Mobile Cafe | 156 Teignmouth Road | 730 yd | |
| Hong Kitchen | 135 St Marychurch Road | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | St Marychurch Road | 711 yd | |
| Tesco | 192 Teignmouth Road | 761 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon College Of Arts & Technology (Closed) Newton Road | 397 yd | |
| Torre Community Centre TORBAY FOYER TORBAY FOYER TEIGNMOUTH ROAD | 450 yd | |
| Upton Park LYMINGTON ROAD | tennis courts | 534 yd |
| Torre Church Of England Academy BARTON ROAD | grass pitches | 618 yd |
| Windmill Hill Playing Field HIGHER AUDLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Castle Fitness MAGDALENE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 657 yd |
| Cricketfield Road Recreation Ground TORCLIFFE TORCLIFFE CRICKETFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 692 yd |
| Torquay Academy TORQUAY ACADEMY TORQUAY ACADEMY CRICKETFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 693 yd |
| Barton Cricket Club BARTON CRICKET SOCIAL CLUB BARTON CRICKET SOCIAL CLUB CRICKETFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 778 yd |
| Winners 2000 Fitness Limited (Torquay) 168-174 168-174 TEIGNMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 792 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% |
| Median download speed | 78.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 195.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 31.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.