Burridge Avenue is in Torquay and in Torbay district. TQ2 6LW is located in the Cockington with Chelston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torbay. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Burridge Avenue, Torquay, TQ2 6LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ2 6LN, TQ2 6LS, TQ2 6LX, TQ2 6LR, TQ2 6LZ, TQ2 6ED, TQ2 6LL, TQ2 6RN, TQ2 6LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TQ2 6LW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 51.8% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50.7% | 48.2% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 26.5% | 31.4% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.1% | 44.7% | -7.4% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 16.4% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 7.3% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 3.5% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 43.5% | 48% | 4.5% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 30.1% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 18% | 17.2% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 3.1% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 21% | 13.3% | -7.7% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 8.9% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 16.4% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 9.8% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 15.1% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.6% | 32.9% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -0.9% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.6% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96% | 96.9% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 87.5% 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 | 92.8% | 87.5% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 6.6% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 87.2% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 11.6% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 0.4% | -6.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Ireland | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burridge Avenue was 57.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.6% lower than the Cockington with Chelston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Burridge Avenue has the 15th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Cockington with Chelston and the 207th lowest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Burridge Avenue, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-01-31 | £188,593 |
| 9 Burridge Avenue, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2020-03-20 | £245,517 |
| 13 Burridge Avenue, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2019-05-31 | £217,310 |
| 10 Burridge Avenue, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2019-03-08 | £182,727 |
| 3 Burridge Avenue, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £199,950 | 2019-02-22 | £266,411 |
TQ2 6LW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 695 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School Queensway , Chelston TQ2 6DB | 2out of 4 | 927 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwell Valley Primary School Hawkins Avenue , TQ2 6ES | 3out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Torre Church of England Academy Barton Road , TQ1 4DN | 3out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Primary School Old Paignton Road , Livermead TQ2 6UY | 3out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,135 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY | 4out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Torquay Academy Cricketfield Road , TQ2 7NU | 3out of 4 | 1,779 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spires College Westlands Lane , TQ1 3PE | 3out of 4 | 2,521 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert Mayne School Trumlands Road , TQ1 4RN | 3out of 4 | 2,666 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,755 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EF Academy Torbay EF House, Castle Road , TQ1 3BG | - not rated | 1,774 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Burton Academy South Parks Road , TQ2 8JE | - not rated | 2,748 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School Hampton Court , Fore Street TQ1 4PR | - not rated | 3,033 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brunel Academy 170b Torquay Road , TQ3 2AL | - not rated | 3,075 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| @Cafedelmar | 14 Old Mill Road | 456 yd | |
| The Munch Mill | 9 Old Mill Road | 456 yd | |
| Rowcroft House Foundation Ltd | 25 Walnut Road | 594 yd | |
| The Blue Walnut Cafe | 14 Walnut Road | 669 yd | |
| Rose Cottage Tea Garden | Vicarage Hill | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Haywain | 47 Sherwell Valley Road | 377 yd | |
| The Drum Inn | Cockington Lane | 685 yd | |
| The Sportys Bar | 80 Belgrave Road | 958 yd | |
| TQ2 Club | Quay House, Lansdowne Lane | 976 yd | |
| DT's | 73 Belgrave Road | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenies Fish & Chips | 61 Sherwell Valley Road | 377 yd | |
| Crispins Fish & Chips | 26-28 Old Mill Road | 456 yd | |
| Chelston Grill | 4 Old Mill Road | 456 yd | |
| Shun Da | 13 Old Mill Road | 456 yd | |
| A Farm Pizza | 8 Old Mill Road | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Fresh Mart | 49 Sherwell Valley Road | 375 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Foodstore | 3-5 Walnut Road | 610 yd | |
| Best One | 5-7 Hawkins Avenue | 1,048 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Torre Valley North Playing Fields RATHMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 593 yd |
| Red House Hotel ROUSDOWN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 609 yd |
| Cockington Primary School (Closed) Old Mill Road | swimming pool | 626 yd |
| The Bancourt Hotel (Closed) Avenue Road | swimming pool | 720 yd |
| Torre Valley South Playing Fields CENTRAL PARK HOUSE CENTRAL PARK HOUSE RATHMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Cockington Corinthians Cricket Club COCKINGTON COURT COCKINGTON COURT | grass pitches | 874 yd |
| Torquay Athletic Rugby Football Club & Torquay Cricket Club RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND RATHMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 941 yd |
| Aztec Club FALKLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool, tennis courts | 957 yd |
| Our Lady Of The Angels Catholic Primary School QUEENSWAY | grass pitches | 994 yd |
| Riviera International Centre CHESTNUT AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,056 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.