Petitor Mews is in Torquay and in Torbay district. TQ1 4QU is located in the St Marychurch electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torbay. This postcode has been in use since 1983-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Petitor Mews, Torquay, TQ1 4QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ1 4QA, TQ1 4QQ, TQ1 4RA, TQ1 4PZ, TQ1 4FS, TQ1 4QP, TQ1 4QR, TQ1 4QD, TQ1 4PW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TQ1 4QU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.1% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50% | 48.9% | -1.1% | 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 | 35.1% | 35.7% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 39.8% | 3.3% | 44.2% | -4.4% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 16.3% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 7.2% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 5.6% | -5.3% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 44.7% | 41.1% | -3.6% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 34% | 37.7% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 15.7% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 3.8% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.5% | 21.3% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 9.9% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 17.8% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.9% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.6% | 12.4% | -4.2% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 29.2% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -4.6% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 98% | 96.2% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 96.7% | 96.6% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 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 | 95.1% | 96.6% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Petitor Mews was 17.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.1% lower than the Barton with Watcombe average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Petitor Mews has the 8th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Barton with Watcombe and the 55th lowest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.

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 11 Petitor Mews, Torquay, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2020-09-25 | £89,186 |
| Flat 16 Petitor Mews, Torquay, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2020-01-24 | £90,891 |
| Flat 14 Petitor Mews, Torquay, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2019-02-28 | £94,124 |
| Flat 24 Petitor Mews, Torquay, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2018-07-23 | £89,300 |
| Flat 18 Petitor Mews, Torquay, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2018-02-28 | £92,809 |
The percentage of retired residents living in TQ1 4QU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 68 |
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School Hartop Road , St Marychurch TQ1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 154 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay St Catherine's Road , St Marychurch TQ1 4NZ | 2out of 4 | 310 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Academy Barewell Road , TQ1 4PA | 3out of 4 | 438 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Homelands Primary School Westhill Road , TQ1 4NT | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watcombe Primary School Moor Lane , TQ2 8NU | 3out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert Mayne School Trumlands Road , TQ1 4RN | 3out of 4 | 468 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spires College Westlands Lane , TQ1 3PE | 3out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Academy Cricketfield Road , TQ2 7NU | 3out of 4 | 1,414 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY | 4out of 4 | 2,351 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | 4out of 4 | 2,645 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 | 502 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Combe Pafford School Steps Lane , Watcombe TQ2 8NL | 3out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Moor Lane , Watcombe TQ2 8NH | 3out of 4 | 1,338 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Burton Academy South Parks Road , TQ2 8JE | - not rated | 1,471 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| EF Academy Torbay EF House, Castle Road , TQ1 3BG | - not rated | 2,135 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memories Bistro | 68 Fore Street | 217 yd | |
| Coffee House | 13 Fore Street | 258 yd | |
| Driftwood Cafe | 55 Fore Street | 258 yd | |
| Garden Retreat | 1 Foxlands Walk | 261 yd | |
| Diverse Fitness Torbay | Unit 5, St Marychurch Court, St Marychurch Road | 386 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin Inn | 36 Fore Street | 332 yd | |
| The Artful Dodger Public House | 304 Teignmouth Road | 458 yd | |
| Boots and Laces | Marnham Road | 970 yd | |
| The York | 113 St Marychurch Road | 995 yd | |
| The Royal Hotel & Carvery | 31 Babbacombe Downs Road | 1,011 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilly’s Sandwich Bar | 8 Foxlands Walk | 264 yd | |
| Marples | 6 Hampton Close | 348 yd | |
| Pappa Johns | 14 Fore Street | 434 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 167 St Marychurch Road | 765 yd | |
| Bay Spice Tandoori | 173 St Marychurch Road | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 192 Teignmouth Road | 955 yd | |
| Tesco | 55-57 Babbacombe Road | 959 yd | |
| Lidl | St Marychurch Road | 999 yd | |
| Best One Babbacombe | 120-122 Reddenhill Road | 1,061 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marychurch Church Of England Primary And Nursery School HARTOP ROAD | grass pitches | 73 yd |
| Torquay Golf Club PETITOR ROAD | golf | 277 yd |
| St Margaret'S Academy BAREWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 414 yd |
| St Cuthbert Mayne School TRUMLANDS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 545 yd |
| Lorrens Ladies Health Hydro LORRENS HOTEL LORRENS HOTEL GUESTLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 715 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields TEIGNMOUTH ROAD | grass pitches | 757 yd |
| One Vision One Fitness Foxlands Foxlands York Road | health and fitness suite | 833 yd |
| Barton Downs Playing Field 180D 180D LICHFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 870 yd |
| Winners 2000 Fitness Limited (Torquay) 168-174 168-174 TEIGNMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 944 yd |
| Acorn Centre LUMMATON CROSS | 973 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 24 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.