Meadow Road, Torquay, TQ2 6PR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TQ2 6PR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.6%	50.2%	-4.4%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	45.4%	49.8%	4.4%	49.0%	0.8%

Partnership Status

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 6PR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.2% 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	14.8%	20.4%	5.6%	37.9%	-17.5%
Married: Opposite sex	66.4%	61.2%	-5.2%	44.2%	17.0%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	0.3%	0.0%
Separated	2.3%	1.7%	-0.6%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	6.6%	10.2%	3.6%	9.1%	1.1%
Widowed	9%	6.1%	-2.9%	6.1%	0.0%

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	48.5%	45.4%	-3.1%	48.4%	-3.0%
Good health	35.4%	37%	1.6%	33.6%	3.4%
Fair health	11.3%	13.6%	2.3%	12.7%	0.9%
Bad health	3.4%	3.1%	-0.3%	4.0%	-0.9%
Very bad health	1.4%	0.9%	-0.5%	1.2%	-0.3%

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.

This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	18%	12.8%	-5.2%	18.2%	-5.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.4%	7.4%	0.0%	9.6%	-2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.6%	14.5%	-3.1%	13.4%	1.1%
Apprenticeship	5.5%	5.7%	0.2%	5.3%	0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.4%	13.9%	4.5%	16.9%	-3.0%
Degree or Similar	37.9%	45.3%	7.4%	33.8%	11.5%
Other	4.3%	0.3%	-4.0%	2.8%	-2.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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)
Chinese	0.7%	1.5%	0.8%	0.7%	0.8%
Indian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	3.1%	2.4%	0.8%	2.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
White	97.9%	93.2%	-4.7%	81.4%	11.8%
Other	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.6%	-0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.5% 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	92.4%	93.5%	1.1%	83.2%	10.3%
European Union	3.8%	3.4%	-0.4%	6.1%	-2.7%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	1.5%	-0.6%	5.6%	-4.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.7%	0.3%	-1.4%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.8%	93.2%	1.4%	83.2%	10.0%
10+ Years	1%	4.6%	3.6%	9.8%	-5.2%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	6.5%	1.5%	-5.0%	1.9%	-0.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	95%	76.7%	18.3%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Turkey	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	3.1%	13.5%	-10.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31%	37.2%	-6.2%
Christian	61%	46.2%	14.8%
Buddhist	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Muslim	0.6%	6.5%	-5.9%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	6.2%	6.0%	0.2%

Safety

Is Meadow Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadow Road was 9.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.8% lower than the Cockington with Chelston average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Meadow Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Cockington with Chelston and the 24th lowest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.8%.

🔎 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 6PR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Meadow Road are based on 15 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 Meadow Road, Torquay, TQ2 6PR

Estimated Average Property Prices for TQ2 6PR

Average Price
£1,087,516

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,087,516

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Meadow Road

Average Price
£1,050,234

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,050,234

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Meadow Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Woodside Meadow Road, Torquay, Torbay Detached, an established residential building	£1,150,000	2022-05-26	£1,132,762
Chapter House Meadow Road, Torquay, Torbay Detached, an established residential building	£962,500	2020-12-04	£1,120,886
Meadow House Meadow Road, Torquay, Torbay Detached, an established residential building	£1,225,000	2020-08-12	£1,490,741
Garwood Meadow Road, Torquay, Torbay Detached, an established residential building	£895,000	2020-04-24	£1,105,235
Mayfield Meadow Road, Torquay, Torbay Detached, an established residential building	£760,000	2019-10-30	£944,865

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TQ2 6PR

Employment

TQ2 6PR 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in TQ2 6PR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	135
Full-Time Employee	54
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	30
Looking after home or family	13
Student (economically inactive)	8
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Unemployed	5

Employment Industry

Accommodation and food service activities	18
Human health and social work activities	17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Education	11
Other	11
Transport and storage	10
Financial and insurance activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Manufacturing	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Construction	6
Real estate activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	4
Information and communication	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Preston Primary School Old Paignton Road , Livermead TQ2 6UY	3out of 4	857 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Cockington Primary School Cockington Primary School, Old Mill Road , TQ2 6AP	3out of 4	950 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School Queensway , Chelston TQ2 6DB	2out of 4	1,750 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Sherwell Valley Primary School Hawkins Avenue , TQ2 6ES	3out of 4	1,978 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Torre Church of England Academy Barton Road , TQ1 4DN	3out of 4	2,017 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL	4out of 4	1,985 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY	4out of 4	2,045 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Torquay Academy Cricketfield Road , TQ2 7NU	3out of 4	2,473 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Spires College Westlands Lane , TQ1 3PE	3out of 4	2,800 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert Mayne School Trumlands Road , TQ1 4RN	3out of 4	3,257 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,790 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
EF Academy Torbay EF House, Castle Road , TQ1 3BG	- not rated	1,827 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Brunel Academy 170b Torquay Road , TQ3 2AL	- not rated	2,360 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Preston Bridge School 1 Lower Polsham Road , TQ3 2AF	- not rated	2,685 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable		More About School
Abbey School Hampton Court , Fore Street TQ1 4PR	- not rated	3,458 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rowcroft House Foundation Ltd	25 Walnut Road	409 yd
The Blue Walnut Cafe	14 Walnut Road	445 yd
Corbyn Head Beach Cafe	Torbay Road	591 yd
Mr. Cook's Steak and Grill House	1 Walnut Road	811 yd
The Munch Mill	9 Old Mill Road	853 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kings Bowling Club	Torbay Road	533 yd
Torquay Cricket Club	Recreation Ground, Rathmore Road	634 yd
The Drum Inn	Cockington Lane	881 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dragon King	19a Walnut Road	435 yd
Licensed To Eat	11 Walnut Road	451 yd
Shun Da	13 Old Mill Road	853 yd
Crispins Fish & Chips	26-28 Old Mill Road	853 yd
Chelston Grill	4 Old Mill Road	853 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-Operative Foodstore	3-5 Walnut Road		435 yd
The Co-Operative Foodstore	18 Roundhill Road		772 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Red House Hotel ROUSDOWN ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	570 yd
Torquay Athletic Rugby Football Club & Torquay Cricket Club RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND RATHMORE ROAD	grass pitches	573 yd
Grand Leisure SEAFRONT SEAFRONT TORBAY ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	579 yd
Torre Valley South Playing Fields CENTRAL PARK HOUSE CENTRAL PARK HOUSE RATHMORE ROAD	grass pitches	717 yd
Torre Valley North Playing Fields RATHMORE ROAD	grass pitches	833 yd
Preston Primary School OLD PAIGNTON ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	844 yd
Cockington Primary School (Closed) Old Mill Road	swimming pool	990 yd
Riviera International Centre CHESTNUT AVENUE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,010 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	8.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	8.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	8.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	8.3%

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	91.7%

Download Speed

Median download speed	19.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	18.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	22.39 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	22.39 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	1.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	1.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	1.28 Mbit/s

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

Overview of TQ2 6PR