Marlowe Close, Torquay, TQ2 6DQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TQ2 6DQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.3%	51.2%	-2.1%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	46.7%	48.8%	2.1%	49.0%	-0.2%

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	26.6%	25.7%	-0.9%	37.9%	-12.2%
Married: Opposite sex	43.2%	49.1%	5.9%	44.2%	4.9%
Separated	4.1%	2.3%	-1.8%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	13%	15.8%	2.8%	9.1%	6.7%
Widowed	13%	7%	-6.0%	6.1%	0.9%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	46.7%	41.8%	-4.9%	48.4%	-6.6%
Good health	29.4%	32.3%	2.9%	33.6%	-1.3%
Fair health	15.2%	19.9%	4.7%	12.7%	7.2%
Bad health	7.6%	6%	-1.6%	4.0%	2.0%
Very bad health	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.2%	-1.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	23.7%	17.9%	-5.8%	18.2%	-0.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.6%	9.5%	-4.1%	9.6%	-0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.8%	15.5%	-2.3%	13.4%	2.1%
Apprenticeship	3%	4.2%	1.2%	5.3%	-1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.1%	16.7%	6.6%	16.9%	-0.2%
Degree or Similar	24.3%	34.5%	10.2%	33.8%	0.7%
Other	7.7%	1.8%	-5.9%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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	1.5%	3.4%	1.9%	3.1%	0.3%
Other Asian	1.5%	2%	0.5%	1.6%	0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.4%	0.1%
White	94.4%	94.1%	-0.3%	81.4%	12.7%
Arab	2%	0%	-2.0%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.1% 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	91.9%	92.1%	0.2%	83.2%	8.9%
European Union	1.5%	2%	0.5%	6.1%	-4.1%
Africa	3%	0.5%	-2.5%	2.7%	-2.2%
Middle East and Asia	3.6%	5%	1.4%	5.6%	-0.6%
Oceania	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.9%	92.1%	1.2%	83.2%	8.9%
10+ Years	0%	4%	4.0%	9.8%	-5.8%
5-10 Years	2.5%	0%	-2.5%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.7%
Less than 2 years	6.1%	3.5%	-2.6%	1.9%	1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.1%	76.7%	6.4%
Ireland	1%	0.6%	0.4%
South and Eastern Africa	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Southern Asia	3.5%	1.2%	2.3%
No passport held	11.9%	13.5%	-1.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.8%	37.2%	1.6%
Christian	49.8%	46.2%	3.6%
Buddhist	2%	0.5%	1.5%
Hindu	0.5%	1.7%	-1.2%
Other religion	2.5%	0.6%	1.9%
Not answered	6.5%	6.0%	0.5%

Safety

Is Marlowe Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marlowe Close was 49.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.6% lower than the Cockington with Chelston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Marlowe Close has the 17th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Cockington with Chelston and the 180th lowest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£46,500

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in TQ2 6DQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (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 - 9/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below 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 - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 9/10 (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) - 9/10 (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 Marlowe Close are based on 24 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 Marlowe Close, Torquay, TQ2 6DQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for TQ2 6DQ

Average Price
£342,554

Semi-Detached
£327,866

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£349,082

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Marlowe Close

Average Price
£330,975

Semi-Detached
£332,520

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£330,202

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Marlowe CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
12 Marlowe Close, Torquay, Torbay Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2025-01-03	£250,641
3 Marlowe Close, Torquay, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2024-09-13	£315,685
6 Marlowe Close, Torquay, Torbay Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2021-06-22	£417,676
3 Marlowe Close, Torquay, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2021-06-21	£296,068
8 Marlowe Close, Torquay, Torbay Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2018-05-18	£307,521

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TQ2 6DQ

Employment

TQ2 6DQ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in TQ2 6DQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	54
Full-Time Employee	54
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	10
Looking after home or family	8
Student (economically inactive)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	1
Unemployed	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Education	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Manufacturing	7
Transport and storage	5
Construction	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	3
Other	2
Real estate activities	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	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	391 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Sherwell Valley Primary School Hawkins Avenue , TQ2 6ES	3out of 4	652 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Torre Church of England Academy Barton Road , TQ1 4DN	3out of 4	674 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Shiphay Learning Academy Exe Hill , Shiphay TQ2 7NF	4out of 4	938 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cockington Primary School Cockington Primary School, Old Mill Road , TQ2 6AP	3out of 4	1,483 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY	4out of 4	95 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL	4out of 4	358 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Torquay Academy Cricketfield Road , TQ2 7NU	3out of 4	888 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert Mayne School Trumlands Road , TQ1 4RN	3out of 4	1,829 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Spires College Westlands Lane , TQ1 3PE	3out of 4	2,313 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Burton Academy South Parks Road , TQ2 8JE	- not rated	1,525 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
EF Academy Torbay EF House, Castle Road , TQ1 3BG	- not rated	2,128 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Eat That Frog C.I.C 91 Union Street , TQ1 3DG	- not rated	2,140 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Abbey School Hampton Court , Fore Street TQ1 4PR	- not rated	2,471 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Combe Pafford School Steps Lane , Watcombe TQ2 8NL	3out of 4	2,869 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
Hong's Takeaway	179 Queensway	161 yd
Community Cafe	St Peters Church, Queensway	500 yd
Dunelm Soft Furnishings Ltd	Unit 2, Bridge Retail Park, Hele Road	801 yd
McDonalds	Bridge Retail Park, Hele Road	801 yd
St John the Baptist Church	Cadewell Lane	994 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Barton Cricket Club	51 Barton Road	556 yd
Torquay Squash Centre	78 Barton Road	599 yd
The Devon Dumpling	108 Shiphay Lane	756 yd
Old Engine House	130 Newton Road	883 yd
The Haywain	47 Sherwell Valley Road	942 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Jade Garden Take Away	3 Hawkins Avenue	560 yd
Greggs	119 Newton Road	651 yd
Oh My Grill	Unit 2, 163 Newton Road	835 yd
The Shippy Chippy	1 Collaton Road	876 yd
Hings	9 Collaton Road	927 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Asda	Regent Close	361 yd
Best One	5-7 Hawkins Avenue	560 yd
Lidl	173 Newton Road	849 yd
Devon Fresh Mart	49 Sherwell Valley Road	938 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Torquay Girls Grammar School SHIPHAY LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	117 yd
Our Lady Of The Angels Catholic Primary School QUEENSWAY	grass pitches	306 yd
Torquay Boys Grammar School SHIPHAY MANOR DRIVE	athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	412 yd
Torquay Squash And Racketball Centre 76-78 76-78 BARTON ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts	477 yd
Barton Cricket Club BARTON CRICKET SOCIAL CLUB BARTON CRICKET SOCIAL CLUB CRICKETFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	489 yd
Torre Church Of England Academy BARTON ROAD	grass pitches	568 yd
Cricketfield Road Recreation Ground TORCLIFFE TORCLIFFE CRICKETFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	615 yd
Evolve Health And Fitness Unit 1 Unit 1 Woodland Close	health and fitness suite	689 yd
Sherwell Valley Primary School HAWKINS AVENUE	grass pitches	708 yd
Torquay Academy TORQUAY ACADEMY TORQUAY ACADEMY CRICKETFIELD ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	846 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	93.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	93.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	93.8%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	93.8%

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	6.3%

Download Speed

Median download speed	20.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	109 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	1.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of TQ2 6DQ