Oxenham Green is in Torquay and in Torbay district. TQ2 6DX is located in the Shiphay electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torbay. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oxenham Green, Torquay, TQ2 6DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ2 6DW, TQ2 6DU, TQ2 6DN, TQ2 6DS, TQ2 6DP, TQ2 6EP, TQ2 6EW, TQ2 6ET, TQ2 6DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TQ2 6DX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 51.4% | 52% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 36.3% | 42% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 41% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 10.4% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 4.2% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 48.3% | 41.7% | -6.6% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 32.7% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 18.3% | 7.1% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 13.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.4% | 23.2% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.6% | 14.7% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 19% | 5.8% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 8.1% | 7.0% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 18% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.1% | 13.3% | 1.2% | 33.8% | -20.5% |
| Other | 10% | 3.8% | -6.2% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 95.4% | 96.3% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 95.4% | 94.7% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 4% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 94.7% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.5% | 76.7% | -16.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 35.5% | 13.5% | 22.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.3% | 37.2% | 15.1% |
| Christian | 37% | 46.2% | -9.2% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oxenham Green was 137.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 98.0% higher than the Cockington with Chelston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oxenham Green has the 5th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Cockington with Chelston and the 94th highest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oxenham Green, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2025-01-16 | £136,274 |
| 9 Oxenham Green, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £252,500 | 2023-09-13 | £244,170 |
| 11 Oxenham Green, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-06-18 | £234,500 |
| 15 Oxenham Green, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2019-11-01 | £217,842 |
| 1 Oxenham Green, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2019-02-15 | £197,193 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwell Valley Primary School Hawkins Avenue , TQ2 6ES | 3out of 4 | 351 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School Queensway , Chelston TQ2 6DB | 2out of 4 | 488 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shiphay Learning Academy Exe Hill , Shiphay TQ2 7NF | 4out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Torre Church of England Academy Barton Road , TQ1 4DN | 3out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockington Primary School Cockington Primary School, Old Mill Road , TQ2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 374 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY | 4out of 4 | 581 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Torquay Academy Cricketfield Road , TQ2 7NU | 3out of 4 | 1,460 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert Mayne School Trumlands Road , TQ1 4RN | 3out of 4 | 2,419 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spires College Westlands Lane , TQ1 3PE | 3out of 4 | 2,663 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Burton Academy South Parks Road , TQ2 8JE | - not rated | 2,195 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eat That Frog C.I.C 91 Union Street , TQ1 3DG | - not rated | 2,200 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EF Academy Torbay EF House, Castle Road , TQ1 3BG | - not rated | 2,202 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School Hampton Court , Fore Street TQ1 4PR | - not rated | 2,975 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Combe Pafford School Steps Lane , Watcombe TQ2 8NL | 3out of 4 | 3,525 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 | 172 yd | |
| Hong's Takeaway | 179 Queensway | 647 yd | |
| @Cafedelmar | 14 Old Mill Road | 1,088 yd | |
| The Munch Mill | 9 Old Mill Road | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Haywain | 47 Sherwell Valley Road | 438 yd | |
| The Devon Dumpling | 108 Shiphay Lane | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Garden Take Away | 3 Hawkins Avenue | 243 yd | |
| Greenies Fish & Chips | 61 Sherwell Valley Road | 438 yd | |
| The Shippy Chippy | 1 Collaton Road | 1,031 yd | |
| Crispins Fish & Chips | 26-28 Old Mill Road | 1,088 yd | |
| Chelston Grill | 4 Old Mill Road | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One | 5-7 Hawkins Avenue | 243 yd | |
| Devon Fresh Mart | 49 Sherwell Valley Road | 446 yd | |
| Lidl | 173 Newton Road | 896 yd | |
| Asda | Regent Close | 1,032 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Torquay Boys Grammar School SHIPHAY MANOR DRIVE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 437 yd |
| Our Lady Of The Angels Catholic Primary School QUEENSWAY | grass pitches | 444 yd |
| Sherwell Valley Primary School HAWKINS AVENUE | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| Armada Park DRAKE AVENUE | grass pitches | 522 yd |
| Torquay Girls Grammar School SHIPHAY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 594 yd |
| The Bancourt Hotel (Closed) Avenue Road | swimming pool | 1,032 yd |
| Torre Church Of England Academy BARTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,033 yd |
| Barton Cricket Club BARTON CRICKET SOCIAL CLUB BARTON CRICKET SOCIAL CLUB CRICKETFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,081 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 | 78.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.