Courtland Road is in Torquay and in Torbay district. TQ2 6JU 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 Courtland Road, Torquay, TQ2 6JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ2 6JR, TQ2 6JQ, TQ2 6JY, TQ2 6LD, TQ2 6JX, TQ2 6JT, TQ2 6JZ, TQ2 7EF, TQ2 7EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TQ2 6JU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.5% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.5% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of TQ2 6JU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 18.9% | 23.5% | 4.6% | 37.9% | -14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.5% | 56.3% | -9.2% | 44.2% | 12.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 8.2% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 5% | 9% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.1% | 48.6% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 38.1% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 9.7% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 16.4% | 16.5% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.3% | 14.2% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 13.9% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 8.2% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 19.1% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.7% | 28.1% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -5.7% |
| Other | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.5% | 97.3% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 95.9% | 95.8% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 95.5% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Courtland Road was 6.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.2% lower than the Cockington with Chelston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Courtland Road has the lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Cockington with Chelston and the 7th lowest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Courtland Road, Torquay, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-08-26 | £245,520 |
| 15 Courtland Road, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £348,000 | 2025-06-23 | £358,708 |
| 5 Courtland Road, Torquay, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-08-30 | £344,378 |
| 31 Courtland Road, Torquay, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-10-28 | £323,288 |
| 43 Courtland Road, Torquay, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-06-25 | £301,761 |
TQ2 6JU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 6JU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 94 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwell Valley Primary School Hawkins Avenue , TQ2 6ES | 3out of 4 | 474 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shiphay Learning Academy Exe Hill , Shiphay TQ2 7NF | 4out of 4 | 571 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School Queensway , Chelston TQ2 6DB | 2out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torre Church of England Academy Barton Road , TQ1 4DN | 3out of 4 | 1,700 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockington Primary School Cockington Primary School, Old Mill Road , TQ2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 2,047 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 | 749 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY | 4out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Torquay Academy Cricketfield Road , TQ2 7NU | 3out of 4 | 1,953 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert Mayne School Trumlands Road , TQ1 4RN | 3out of 4 | 2,878 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spires College Westlands Lane , TQ1 3PE | 3out of 4 | 3,341 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 | 2,350 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eat That Frog C.I.C 91 Union Street , TQ1 3DG | - not rated | 2,969 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EF Academy Torbay EF House, Castle Road , TQ1 3BG | - not rated | 2,970 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School Hampton Court , Fore Street TQ1 4PR | - not rated | 3,539 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Combe Pafford School Steps Lane , Watcombe TQ2 8NL | 3out of 4 | 3,808 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaspoons Cafe | 3a Collaton Road | 732 yd | |
| Community Cafe | St Peters Church, Queensway | 798 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Devon Dumpling | 108 Shiphay Lane | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Garden Take Away | 3 Hawkins Avenue | 617 yd | |
| The Shippy Chippy | 1 Collaton Road | 627 yd | |
| Hings | 9 Collaton Road | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 173 Newton Road | 462 yd | |
| Best One | 5-7 Hawkins Avenue | 617 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sherwell Valley Primary School HAWKINS AVENUE | grass pitches | 376 yd |
| Armada Park DRAKE AVENUE | grass pitches | 414 yd |
| Shiphay Learning Academy EXE HILL | grass pitches | 624 yd |
| Torquay Boys Grammar School SHIPHAY MANOR DRIVE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 662 yd |
| Torquay Girls Grammar School SHIPHAY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 951 yd |
| Our Lady Of The Angels Catholic Primary School QUEENSWAY | grass pitches | 1,053 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 | 23.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.