Belgrave Road, Torquay, TQ2 5HU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TQ2 5HU is primarily male, with 54.9% 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	45.6%	45.1%	-0.5%	51.0%	-5.9%
Male	54.4%	54.9%	0.5%	49.0%	5.9%

Partnership Status

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 5HU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.5% 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	49.8%	57.5%	7.7%	37.9%	19.6%
Married: Opposite sex	21.5%	13.1%	-8.4%	44.2%	-31.1%
Married: Same sex	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.1%	1.7%
Separated	7.7%	7.7%	0.0%	2.2%	5.5%
Divorced	14.8%	14.9%	0.1%	9.1%	5.8%
Widowed	4.3%	4.1%	-0.2%	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	42.7%	39.6%	-3.1%	48.4%	-8.8%
Good health	37.8%	30.6%	-7.2%	33.6%	-3.0%
Fair health	11.6%	18%	6.4%	12.7%	5.3%
Bad health	5.8%	8.2%	2.4%	4.0%	4.2%
Very bad health	2.1%	3.5%	1.4%	1.2%	2.3%

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 22.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	17.7%	19.5%	1.8%	18.2%	1.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.2%	13.6%	-4.6%	9.6%	4.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	23%	21.4%	-1.6%	13.4%	8.0%
Apprenticeship	3.3%	7.3%	4.0%	5.3%	2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.4%	15%	1.6%	16.9%	-1.9%
Degree or Similar	18.2%	22.3%	4.1%	33.8%	-11.5%
Other	6.2%	0.9%	-5.3%	2.8%	-1.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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	0.8%	2%	1.2%	1.6%	0.4%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	2.4%	2.4%	0.8%	1.6%
White	97.5%	92.9%	-4.6%	81.4%	11.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Other	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.6%	-0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85% 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	90%	85%	-5.0%	83.2%	1.8%
European Union	7.5%	11.4%	3.9%	6.1%	5.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	2%	0.8%	5.6%	-3.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.5%
Oceania	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89.2%	85%	-4.2%	83.2%	1.8%
10+ Years	1.7%	9.4%	7.7%	9.8%	-0.4%
5-10 Years	2.5%	3.1%	0.6%	2.9%	0.2%
2-5 Years	2.1%	0.8%	-1.3%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	4.6%	1.6%	-3.0%	1.9%	-0.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	69.4%	76.7%	-7.3%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Germany	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
Italy	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Portugal	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Lithuania	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Poland	6.3%	1.3%	5.0%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Eastern Asia	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Central and South America	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	18%	13.5%	4.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	55.8%	37.2%	18.6%
Christian	32.9%	46.2%	-13.3%
Buddhist	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Muslim	1.6%	6.5%	-4.9%
Other religion	5.4%	0.6%	4.8%
Not answered	3.5%	6.0%	-2.5%

Safety

Is Belgrave Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Belgrave Road was 549.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 441.5% higher than the Ellacombe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Belgrave Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 98 local areas in Ellacombe and the 13th highest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 240.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

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 5HU, 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 - 10/10 (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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 9/10 (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) - 10/10 (very 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) - 10/10 (very 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 Belgrave Road are based on 128 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 Belgrave Road, Torquay, TQ2 5HU

Estimated Average Property Prices for TQ2 5HU

Average Price
£463,858

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£419,838

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£639,936

Estimated Average Property Prices for Belgrave Road

Average Price
£353,170

Semi-Detached
£322,537

Terraced
£389,825

Detached
£829,737

Flats/Maisonettes
£111,835

Other
£374,478

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Belgrave Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
15 - 17 Belgrave Road, Torquay, Torbay Other, an established residential building	£606,000	2021-06-22	£618,466
Belgrave Lodge, 25 Belgrave Road, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building	£350,000	2021-04-20	£395,542
19 Belgrave Road, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building	£325,102	2020-03-27	£409,323
15 - 17 Belgrave Road, Torquay, Torbay Other, an established residential building	£475,000	2017-09-18	£550,162
19 Belgrave Road, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building	£249,000	2015-12-18	£351,221

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TQ2 5HU

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	77
Retired	33
Long-Term Sick or disabled	27
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	16
Looking after home or family	13
Unemployed	10
Student (economically inactive)	9
Other	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Accommodation and food service activities	42
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Human health and social work activities	16
Other	15
Manufacturing	9
Education	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Construction	5
Financial and insurance activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Transport and storage	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Information and communication	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cockington Primary School Cockington Primary School, Old Mill Road , TQ2 6AP	3out of 4	358 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Upton St James CofE Primary School St James Road , Upton TQ1 4AZ	3out of 4	917 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ellacombe Church of England Academy Ellacombe Church Road , TQ1 1TG	3out of 4	1,111 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Torre Church of England Academy Barton Road , TQ1 4DN	3out of 4	1,115 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School Queensway , Chelston TQ2 6DB	2out of 4	1,252 yd	Academy converter	No	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	1,483 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY	4out of 4	1,537 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
The Spires College Westlands Lane , TQ1 3PE	3out of 4	1,574 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL	4out of 4	1,668 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
St Cuthbert Mayne School Trumlands Road , TQ1 4RN	3out of 4	2,093 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	716 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
EF Academy Torbay EF House, Castle Road , TQ1 3BG	- not rated	733 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Abbey School Hampton Court , Fore Street TQ1 4PR	- not rated	2,222 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Burton Academy South Parks Road , TQ2 8JE	- not rated	2,591 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Combe Pafford School Steps Lane , Watcombe TQ2 8NL	3out of 4	3,394 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
The Bowery Brew	4 Lucius Street	73 yd
Indi-Yang	98 Belgrave Road	181 yd
Riviera International Centre	Riviera International Conference Centre, Chestnut Avenue	333 yd
Biryani House	165 Union Street	404 yd
The Noble Tree	173 Union Street	409 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Freedom 35/ Bull and Bush	43 Belgrave Road	110 yd
The Sportys Bar	80 Belgrave Road	156 yd
DT's	73 Belgrave Road	240 yd
Torquay Bowling Club	Belgrave Road	284 yd
Torquay Lawn Tennis Club	Belgrave Road	284 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bread & Butter	Shop, 82b Belgrave Road	164 yd
Cobleys	65 Belgrave Road	178 yd
Belgrave Tandoori	57 Belgrave Road	181 yd
Happy Chef	82 Belgrave Road	181 yd
Istanbul Kebab	94 Belgrave Road	181 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Iceland	5-6 Union Square Shopping Centre, Union Street		730 yd
The Co-Operative Foodstore	3-5 Walnut Road		821 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Aztec Club FALKLAND ROAD	health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool, tennis courts	113 yd
Abbey Lawn Hotel (Closed) Scarborough Road	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	113 yd
Torquay Tennis Club BELGRAVE ROAD	health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts	292 yd
The Abbey Sands Hotel BELGRAVE ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	321 yd
Riviera International Centre CHESTNUT AVENUE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	333 yd
Cockington Primary School (Closed) Old Mill Road	swimming pool	417 yd
Castle Fitness MAGDALENE ROAD	health and fitness suite	437 yd
Upton Park LYMINGTON ROAD	tennis courts	480 yd
Torre Valley North Playing Fields RATHMORE ROAD	grass pitches	484 yd
The Bancourt Hotel (Closed) Avenue Road	swimming pool	499 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

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	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	62.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	209 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	29.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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

Overview of TQ2 5HU