St Peters Close is in Torquay and in Torbay district. TQ2 6BW is located in the Cockington with Chelston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torbay. This postcode has been in use since 2009-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Peters Close, Torquay, TQ2 6BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ2 6BP, TQ2 6BT, TQ2 6BS, TQ2 6EJ, TQ2 6EL, TQ2 6BU, TQ2 6DT, TQ2 6DL, TQ2 6DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TQ2 6BW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 59.1% | 54.2% | -4.9% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 40.9% | 45.8% | 4.9% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 6BW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.2% 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 | 35.1% | 43.2% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.1% | 31.7% | -7.4% | 44.2% | -12.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 13.6% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 7.5% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 27.7% | 40.8% | 13.1% | 48.4% | -7.6% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 34.6% | -3.1% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 21.4% | 16.5% | -4.9% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 5.9% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 4.5% | 2.2% | -2.3% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
In the area around TQ2 6BW this area, 28.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.7% | 28.8% | -10.9% | 18.2% | 10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 9.1% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 20.7% | 4.6% | 13.4% | 7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 13.6% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.2% | 22.2% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.5% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.4% | 95.6% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 94.1% | 93.8% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 93.8% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.5% | 76.7% | -10.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 29.4% | 13.5% | 15.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.5% | 37.2% | 24.3% |
| Christian | 35.5% | 46.2% | -10.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Peters Close was 65.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.2% lower than the Cockington with Chelston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Peters Close has the 13th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Cockington with Chelston and the 224th highest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 St Peters Close, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-04-28 | £269,599 |
| 14 St Peters Close, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, a newly built property | £249,950 | 2022-03-11 | £254,840 |
| 12 St Peters Close, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, a newly built property | £250,000 | 2022-02-02 | £257,976 |
| 16 St Peters Close, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, a newly built property | £249,950 | 2022-01-21 | £259,351 |
| 30 St Peters Close, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-02-25 | £252,403 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School Queensway , Chelston TQ2 6DB | 2out of 4 | 400 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwell Valley Primary School Hawkins Avenue , TQ2 6ES | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockington Primary School Cockington Primary School, Old Mill Road , TQ2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torre Church of England Academy Barton Road , TQ1 4DN | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shiphay Learning Academy Exe Hill , Shiphay TQ2 7NF | 4out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | 4out of 4 | 652 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY | 4out of 4 | 681 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Torquay Academy Cricketfield Road , TQ2 7NU | 3out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert Mayne School Trumlands Road , TQ1 4RN | 3out of 4 | 2,255 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spires College Westlands Lane , TQ1 3PE | 3out of 4 | 2,328 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,786 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EF Academy Torbay EF House, Castle Road , TQ1 3BG | - not rated | 1,791 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Burton Academy South Parks Road , TQ2 8JE | - not rated | 2,233 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School Hampton Court , Fore Street TQ1 4PR | - not rated | 2,722 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Combe Pafford School Steps Lane , Watcombe TQ2 8NL | 3out of 4 | 3,446 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Cafe | St Peters Church, Queensway | 458 yd | |
| Hong's Takeaway | 179 Queensway | 660 yd | |
| @Cafedelmar | 14 Old Mill Road | 688 yd | |
| The Munch Mill | 9 Old Mill Road | 688 yd | |
| Indi-Yang | 98 Belgrave Road | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Haywain | 47 Sherwell Valley Road | 209 yd | |
| TQ2 Club | Quay House, Lansdowne Lane | 879 yd | |
| DT's | 73 Belgrave Road | 932 yd | |
| The Sportys Bar | 80 Belgrave Road | 962 yd | |
| Freedom 35/ Bull and Bush | 43 Belgrave Road | 1,017 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenies Fish & Chips | 61 Sherwell Valley Road | 209 yd | |
| Jade Garden Take Away | 3 Hawkins Avenue | 628 yd | |
| A Farm Pizza | 8 Old Mill Road | 687 yd | |
| Crispins Fish & Chips | 26-28 Old Mill Road | 688 yd | |
| Chelston Grill | 4 Old Mill Road | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Fresh Mart | 49 Sherwell Valley Road | 197 yd | |
| Best One | 5-7 Hawkins Avenue | 628 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Foodstore | 3-5 Walnut Road | 1,048 yd | |
| Asda | Regent Close | 1,088 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Of The Angels Catholic Primary School QUEENSWAY | grass pitches | 466 yd |
| The Bancourt Hotel (Closed) Avenue Road | swimming pool | 615 yd |
| Cockington Primary School (Closed) Old Mill Road | swimming pool | 749 yd |
| Torquay Boys Grammar School SHIPHAY MANOR DRIVE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 756 yd |
| Torquay Girls Grammar School SHIPHAY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 757 yd |
| Torre Valley North Playing Fields RATHMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Torre Church Of England Academy BARTON ROAD | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Sherwell Valley Primary School HAWKINS AVENUE | grass pitches | 875 yd |
| Armada Park DRAKE AVENUE | grass pitches | 910 yd |
| South Devon College Of Arts & Technology (Closed) Newton Road | 933 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 | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.