Cuthbert Close is in Torquay and in Torbay district. TQ1 4RU is located in the St Marychurch electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torbay. This postcode has been in use since 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cuthbert Close, Torquay, TQ1 4RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ2 8DY, TQ1 4RX, TQ1 4RT, TQ2 8DZ, TQ1 4PQ, TQ2 8AB, TQ2 8AF, TQ1 4RN, TQ1 4PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TQ1 4RU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 48.8% | 49.9% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 51.2% | 50.1% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 | 32% | 35.7% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.4% | 47.5% | 0.1% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 9.6% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 5.4% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 51.5% | 44.8% | -6.7% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 39.5% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 11% | 11.6% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 20.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.4% | 19.9% | 0.5% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 11.7% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 15.3% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 8.2% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 22.1% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 20.3% | 0.1% | 33.8% | -13.5% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.5% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.5% | 97.2% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
In this area, 90.9% 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 | 93.9% | 90.9% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 6.1% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 91.1% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 0.3% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 4.7% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 18.1% | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44% | 37.2% | 6.8% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cuthbert Close was 118.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.5% higher than the Barton with Watcombe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cuthbert Close has the 20th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Barton with Watcombe and the 126th highest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 91.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Cuthbert Close, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-08-26 | £186,263 |
| 10 Cuthbert Close, Torquay, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-04-14 | £194,113 |
| 1 Cuthbert Close, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2019-08-12 | £193,535 |
| 11 Cuthbert Close, Torquay, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2005-07-25 | £230,163 |
| 11 Cuthbert Close, Torquay, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2003-12-12 | £243,239 |
TQ1 4RU 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Academy Barewell Road , TQ1 4PA | 3out of 4 | 643 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay St Catherine's Road , St Marychurch TQ1 4NZ | 2out of 4 | 648 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Homelands Primary School Westhill Road , TQ1 4NT | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School Hartop Road , St Marychurch TQ1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Hill Academy Barton Hill Road , TQ2 8JA | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 195 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Academy Cricketfield Road , TQ2 7NU | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spires College Westlands Lane , TQ1 3PE | 3out of 4 | 1,421 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY | 4out of 4 | 1,799 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | 4out of 4 | 2,089 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Burton Academy South Parks Road , TQ2 8JE | - not rated | 916 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School Hampton Court , Fore Street TQ1 4PR | - not rated | 999 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Combe Pafford School Steps Lane , Watcombe TQ2 8NL | 3out of 4 | 1,264 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Moor Lane , Watcombe TQ2 8NH | 3out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| EF Academy Torbay EF House, Castle Road , TQ1 3BG | - not rated | 2,099 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 | 695 yd | |
| Coffee House | 13 Fore Street | 754 yd | |
| Driftwood Cafe | 55 Fore Street | 754 yd | |
| Tubers Ltd | 114 Teignmouth Road | 766 yd | |
| Garden Retreat | 1 Foxlands Walk | 778 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Artful Dodger Public House | 304 Teignmouth Road | 423 yd | |
| Acorn Centre | Lummaton Cross | 646 yd | |
| Dolphin Inn | 36 Fore Street | 794 yd | |
| The York | 113 St Marychurch Road | 1,011 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shun Lee | 76 Hele Road | 395 yd | |
| Ellas Mobile Cafe | 156 Teignmouth Road | 462 yd | |
| King Of The Grill | 117 Hele Road | 566 yd | |
| Chilly’s Sandwich Bar | 8 Foxlands Walk | 768 yd | |
| Lucky Chef | 63 Fore Street | 805 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 192 Teignmouth Road | 438 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 162 Barton Hill Road | 1,001 yd | |
| Lidl | St Marychurch Road | 1,011 yd | |
| Tesco | 164-166 Barton Hill Road | 1,020 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert Mayne School TRUMLANDS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 79 yd |
| Barton Downs Playing Field 180D 180D LICHFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 365 yd |
| Winners 2000 Fitness Limited (Torquay) 168-174 168-174 TEIGNMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 414 yd |
| Acorn Centre LUMMATON CROSS | 516 yd | |
| St Margaret'S Academy BAREWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 531 yd |
| Windmill Hill Playing Field HIGHER AUDLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 642 yd |
| St Marychurch Church Of England Primary And Nursery School HARTOP ROAD | grass pitches | 680 yd |
| Torquay Golf Club PETITOR ROAD | golf | 883 yd |
| Barton Hill Academy (Closed) BARTON HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| Torquay Academy TORQUAY ACADEMY TORQUAY ACADEMY CRICKETFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 895 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 | 79.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.01 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.