Newton Road, Torquay, TQ2 5BZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TQ2 5BZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.6%	51.8%	0.2%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	48.4%	48.2%	-0.2%	49.0%	-0.8%

Partnership Status

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	44.7%	39.3%	-5.4%	37.9%	1.4%
Married: Opposite sex	23.5%	34.1%	10.6%	44.2%	-10.1%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	3%	2.2%	-0.8%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	18.9%	16.3%	-2.6%	9.1%	7.2%
Widowed	9.1%	8.1%	-1.0%	6.1%	2.0%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	31%	39.2%	8.2%	48.4%	-9.2%
Good health	39.4%	31%	-8.4%	33.6%	-2.6%
Fair health	15.5%	18.1%	2.6%	12.7%	5.4%
Bad health	10.3%	9.9%	-0.4%	4.0%	5.9%
Very bad health	3.9%	1.8%	-2.1%	1.2%	0.6%

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 13.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	34.1%	24.8%	-9.3%	18.2%	6.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	23.5%	18.2%	-5.3%	9.6%	8.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.4%	18.2%	3.8%	13.4%	4.8%
Apprenticeship	1.5%	8%	6.5%	5.3%	2.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.3%	15.3%	7.0%	16.9%	-1.6%
Degree or Similar	12.9%	13.1%	0.2%	33.8%	-20.7%
Other	5.3%	2.2%	-3.1%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% 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%	2.4%	2.4%	1.1%	1.3%
Black African	0.6%	1.2%	0.6%	2.5%	-1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.8%	1.0%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.4%	0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.3%	2.4%	1.1%	0.9%	1.5%
White	98.1%	89.8%	-8.3%	81.4%	8.4%
Arab	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.2% 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	94.8%	95.2%	0.4%	83.2%	12.0%
European Union	5.2%	1.2%	-4.0%	6.1%	-4.9%
Africa	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.7%	-1.5%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.2%	1.2%	5.6%	-4.4%
Oceania	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.2%	95.2%	1.0%	83.2%	12.0%
10+ Years	1.3%	3.6%	2.3%	9.8%	-6.2%
5-10 Years	1.9%	1.2%	-0.7%	2.9%	-1.7%
2-5 Years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	70.5%	76.7%	-6.2%
Other EU countries	1.2%	1.5%	-0.3%
South and Eastern Africa	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Oceania	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
No passport held	27.1%	13.5%	13.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	53.7%	37.2%	16.5%
Christian	39%	46.2%	-7.2%
Muslim	3%	6.5%	-3.5%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Newton Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newton Road was 1452.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 1331.9% higher than the Ellacombe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Newton Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 98 local areas in Ellacombe and the 2nd highest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 804.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 40.4%.

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Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£33,700

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in TQ2 5BZ, 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 - 9/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 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 - 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 - 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) - 8/10 (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) - 8/10 (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 Newton Road are based on 281 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 Newton Road, Torquay, TQ2 5BZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for TQ2 5BZ

Average Price
£241,507

Semi-Detached
£697,455

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£149,343

Other
£532,617

Estimated Average Property Prices for Newton Road

Average Price
£332,440

Semi-Detached
£368,568

Terraced
£313,204

Detached
£370,525

Flats/Maisonettes
£156,872

Other
£609,907

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Newton Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 23 Manor Court, 22 Newton Road, Torquay, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£167,500	2025-02-05	£164,190
Flat 5 Manor Court, 22 Newton Road, Torquay, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£118,000	2024-11-21	£113,305
Flat 3 Manor Court, 22 Newton Road, Torquay, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£118,000	2023-10-09	£109,423
Flat 7 Manor Court, 22 Newton Road, Torquay, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£140,000	2022-05-20	£132,436
16 Newton Road, Torquay, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£546,999	2022-01-25	£569,942

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Employment

TQ2 5BZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

Economic Activity

Retired	32
Full-Time Employee	27
Long-Term Sick or disabled	20
Part-Time Employee	17
Self-Employed	12
Looking after home or family	11
Other	9
Student (economically inactive)	5
Unemployed	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Accommodation and food service activities	13
Human health and social work activities	12
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	10
Other	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Manufacturing	4
Information and communication	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Construction	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Torre Church of England Academy Barton Road , TQ1 4DN	3out of 4	448 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School Queensway , Chelston TQ2 6DB	2out of 4	640 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Cockington Primary School Cockington Primary School, Old Mill Road , TQ2 6AP	3out of 4	705 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Upton St James CofE Primary School St James Road , Upton TQ1 4AZ	3out of 4	809 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Sherwell Valley Primary School Hawkins Avenue , TQ2 6ES	3out of 4	1,307 yd	Community school	Yes	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	883 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL	4out of 4	1,070 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
The Spires College Westlands Lane , TQ1 3PE	3out of 4	1,637 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert Mayne School Trumlands Road , TQ1 4RN	3out of 4	1,693 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	1,218 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Eat That Frog C.I.C 91 Union Street , TQ1 3DG	- not rated	1,226 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Burton Academy South Parks Road , TQ2 8JE	- not rated	1,966 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Abbey School Hampton Court , Fore Street TQ1 4PR	- not rated	2,061 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Combe Pafford School Steps Lane , Watcombe TQ2 8NL	3out of 4	2,958 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
Central Caffe	302 Union Street	338 yd
Genos	304 Union Street	365 yd
Platters	221 Union Street	431 yd
Indi-Yang	98 Belgrave Road	510 yd
Play Cafe	161 Union Street	617 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
TQ2 Club	Quay House, Lansdowne Lane	363 yd
Fox And Firkin	217 Union Street	435 yd
DT's	73 Belgrave Road	452 yd
The Sportys Bar	80 Belgrave Road	540 yd
Freedom 35/ Bull and Bush	43 Belgrave Road	582 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Torquay Fryer	284 Union Street	400 yd
Kebab Revolution	100 Belgrave Road	468 yd
Istanbul Kebab	94 Belgrave Road	510 yd
Pizzas 2 Go	88 Belgrave Road	510 yd
Belgrave Tandoori	57 Belgrave Road	510 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Devon Fresh Mart	49 Sherwell Valley Road		848 yd
Asda	Regent Close		1,037 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
South Devon College Of Arts & Technology (Closed) Newton Road		242 yd
Torre Community Centre TORBAY FOYER TORBAY FOYER TEIGNMOUTH ROAD		293 yd
The Bancourt Hotel (Closed) Avenue Road	swimming pool	338 yd
Upton Park LYMINGTON ROAD	tennis courts	505 yd
Torre Church Of England Academy BARTON ROAD	grass pitches	538 yd
Cockington Primary School (Closed) Old Mill Road	swimming pool	625 yd
Castle Fitness MAGDALENE ROAD	health and fitness suite	654 yd
Aztec Club FALKLAND ROAD	health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool, tennis courts	727 yd
Our Lady Of The Angels Catholic Primary School QUEENSWAY	grass pitches	752 yd
Barton Cricket Club BARTON CRICKET SOCIAL CLUB BARTON CRICKET SOCIAL CLUB CRICKETFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	773 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	78.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	28.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	28.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	28.3%

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	21.7%

Download Speed

Median download speed	54.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	74.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

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

Overview of TQ2 5BZ