Vaughan Road is in Torquay and in Torbay district. TQ2 5EQ 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 Vaughan Road, Torquay, TQ2 5EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ2 5EE, TQ1 2AA, TQ1 2BB, TQ1 1DL, TQ1 1DE, TQ1 1BS, TQ1 1BN, TQ1 1BP, TQ1 2AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TQ2 5EQ is primarily male, with 56% of the population 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 | 50.2% | 44% | -6.2% | 51.0% | -7.0% |
| Male | 49.8% | 56% | 6.2% | 49.0% | 7.0% |
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 TQ2 5EQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.7% 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 | 47.2% | 55.7% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 17.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.7% | 22.6% | -9.1% | 44.2% | -21.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 6% | 3.5% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 15.1% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 6.0% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 | 52.6% | 44% | -8.6% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 28% | 36.2% | 8.2% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 13.9% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 5.4% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 19% | 15.9% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 11.2% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 15.6% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 10.3% | 9.2% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 10.9% | -2.1% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 31.8% | 11.7% | 33.8% | -2.0% |
| Other | 16.2% | 4.4% | -11.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.7% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 95.1% | 90.7% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 9.3% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 71.5% 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 | 72% | 71.5% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| European Union | 20.9% | 20.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 14.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 4.6% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.4% | 71.5% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 14.7% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.6% | 6.9% | -5.7% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 3.6% | -4.7% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.5% | 76.7% | -18.2% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 18% | 1.3% | 16.7% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vaughan Road was 1947.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 1819.3% higher than the Ellacombe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vaughan Road has the highest crime rate of 98 local areas in Ellacombe and the highest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 838.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.8%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berth F83 Torquay Marina Vaughan Road, Torquay, Torbay Other, an established residential building | £37,500 | 2018-08-10 | £43,266 |
| Berth Number A6, Torquay, Torbay Other, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2016-12-22 | £102,436 |
| Berth D78 Torquay Marina Vaughan Road, Torquay, Torbay Other, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2016-12-02 | £66,282 |
TQ2 5EQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Other | 21 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 69 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Other | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warberry CofE Academy Cedars Road , TQ1 1SB | 3out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellacombe Church of England Academy Ellacombe Church Road , TQ1 1TG | 3out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockington Primary School Cockington Primary School, Old Mill Road , TQ2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton St James CofE Primary School St James Road , Upton TQ1 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,658 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilsham Church of England Academy Ilsham Road , TQ1 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,725 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Spires College Westlands Lane , TQ1 3PE | 3out of 4 | 1,724 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Academy Cricketfield Road , TQ2 7NU | 3out of 4 | 2,526 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY | 4out of 4 | 2,781 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Cuthbert Mayne School Trumlands Road , TQ1 4RN | 3out of 4 | 2,790 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | 4out of 4 | 2,919 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eat That Frog C.I.C 91 Union Street , TQ1 3DG | - not rated | 791 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EF Academy Torbay EF House, Castle Road , TQ1 3BG | - not rated | 829 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School Hampton Court , Fore Street TQ1 4PR | - not rated | 2,535 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Burton Academy South Parks Road , TQ2 8JE | - not rated | 3,589 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brunel Academy 170b Torquay Road , TQ3 2AL | - not rated | 3,621 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offshore Cafe Bar | 13-14 Vaughan Parade | 68 yd | |
| Shiraz Cafe Bar | 2 Vaughan Parade | 68 yd | |
| Vaughan's | 3-4 Vaughan Parade | 77 yd | |
| Taco Bell | 9 The Strand | 143 yd | |
| Ewings | 1a The Strand | 145 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soho | 1 Palk Street | 59 yd | |
| Yates Torquay | 15-16 The Strand | 145 yd | |
| Revolution | Winter Garden, Fleet Walk | 155 yd | |
| Green Ginger | 6 Fleet Street | 156 yd | |
| JDs Bar | 1 Fleet Street | 182 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dressed Crab | 14 Vaughan Parade | 28 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 10H Winter Gardens | 155 yd | |
| Molly's Ice Cream & Donuts | 1a The Strand | 170 yd | |
| Berlin German Doner | 1 The Strand | 171 yd | |
| Subway | 5 Victoria Parade | 182 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 26 Fleet Walk, Fleet Street | 219 yd | |
| The Co-op Torquay | Unit 3, 4-24 Torwood Street | 237 yd | |
| Iceland | 5-6 Union Square Shopping Centre, Union Street | 822 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Club And Spa At The Imperial Hotel Torquay PARK HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 565 yd |
| Heritage Hotel Health Club SHEDDEN HILL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 725 yd |
| Torquay Tennis Club BELGRAVE ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 959 yd |
| The Abbey Sands Hotel BELGRAVE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 984 yd |
| The Bishop Court Resort And Spa (Closed) Lower Warberry Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,079 yd |
| Riviera International Centre CHESTNUT AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,091 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 | 54.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 54.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 54.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 54.5% |
| 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 | 45.5% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.