Loxbury Road, Torquay, TQ2 6RS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TQ2 6RS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.1%	50.6%	-2.5%	51.0%	-0.4%
Male	46.9%	49.4%	2.5%	49.0%	0.4%

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 6RS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67.6% 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	15.2%	16.4%	1.2%	37.9%	-21.5%
Married: Opposite sex	70%	67.6%	-2.4%	44.2%	23.4%
Married: Same sex	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.4%	0.9%	-0.5%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	6.9%	5%	-1.9%	9.1%	-4.1%
Widowed	5.1%	10%	4.9%	6.1%	3.9%

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	51.9%	45.3%	-6.6%	48.4%	-3.1%
Good health	33.7%	36.3%	2.6%	33.6%	2.7%
Fair health	10.5%	12.2%	1.7%	12.7%	-0.5%
Bad health	2.3%	4.5%	2.2%	4.0%	0.5%
Very bad health	1.6%	1.6%	0.0%	1.2%	0.4%

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	7.8%	10%	2.2%	18.2%	-8.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.6%	9.1%	-1.5%	9.6%	-0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	23.5%	11.9%	-11.6%	13.4%	-1.5%
Apprenticeship	3.2%	8.7%	5.5%	5.3%	3.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12%	16.9%	4.9%	16.9%	0.0%
Degree or Similar	39.6%	39.7%	0.1%	33.8%	5.9%
Other	3.2%	3.7%	0.5%	2.8%	0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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)
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	99.2%	99.6%	0.4%	81.4%	18.2%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.9% 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	98.1%	95.9%	-2.2%	83.2%	12.7%
European Union	1.2%	2.5%	1.3%	6.1%	-3.6%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	0.3%	0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.1%	95.9%	-2.2%	83.2%	12.7%
10+ Years	0%	3.7%	3.7%	9.8%	-6.1%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0.4%	-1.5%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.9%	76.7%	17.2%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	4.9%	13.5%	-8.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.2%	37.2%	-9.0%
Christian	68.2%	46.2%	22.0%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	2.9%	6.0%	-3.1%

Safety

Is Loxbury Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Loxbury Road was 16.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.2% lower than the Cockington with Chelston average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Loxbury Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Cockington with Chelston and the 56th lowest crime rate of 468 local areas in Torbay .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.6%.

🔎 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 6RS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (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) - 6/10 (average )
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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Loxbury Road are based on 22 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 Loxbury Road, Torquay, TQ2 6RS

Estimated Average Property Prices for TQ2 6RS

Average Price
£511,460

Semi-Detached
£492,113

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£524,358

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Loxbury Road

Average Price
£510,976

Semi-Detached
£451,443

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£544,994

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Loxbury Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Sunnyvale, 31 Loxbury Road, Torquay, Torbay Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2025-02-21	£248,382
3 Loxbury Road, Torquay, Torbay Detached, an established residential building	£492,500	2020-12-16	£574,168
Sunnyvale, 31 Loxbury Road, Torquay, Torbay Detached, an established residential building	£440,000	2016-05-13	£614,932
24 Loxbury Road, Torquay, Torbay Detached, an established residential building	£380,000	2015-07-30	£552,891
19 Loxbury Road, Torquay, Torbay Detached, an established residential building	£355,000	2014-09-11	£533,369

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TQ2 6RS

Employment

TQ2 6RS 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 6RS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	98
Full-Time Employee	43
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	18
Student (economically inactive)	9
Looking after home or family	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	3
Other	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Education	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Construction	10
Information and communication	9
Manufacturing	8
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Other	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cockington Primary School Old Mill Road , TQ2 6AP	- not rated	1,052 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Cockington Primary School Cockington Primary School, Old Mill Road , TQ2 6AP	- not rated	1,053 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Cockington Community Primary School Old Mill Road , TQ2 6AP	- not rated	1,053 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Queensway Catholic Primary School Queensway , Chelston TQ2 6DB	- not rated	1,242 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School Queensway , Chelston TQ2 6DB	3out of 4	1,242 yd	Academy converter	No	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	3out of 4	1,339 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL	- not rated	1,339 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY	- not rated	1,482 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Torquay Girls' Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY	4out of 4	1,482 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Torquay Community College Cricket Field Road , TQ2 7NU	- not rated	2,157 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wychbury House School 22 Cleveland Road , TQ2 5BE	- not rated	1,253 yd	Other independent special school	No	Boys	More About School
Croft Lodge School Abbey Road , TQ2 5NP	- not rated	1,842 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
TLG Torbay Upton Vale Baptist Church , St. Marychurch Road TQ1 3HY	- not rated	2,088 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Eat That Frog C.I.C 91 Union Street , TQ1 3DG	- not rated	2,110 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
EF Academy Torbay EF House, Castle Road , TQ1 3BG	- not rated	2,133 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rose Cottage Tea Garden	Vicarage Hill	258 yd
School House Tearoom	The Old School House, Cockington Lane	538 yd
The Seven Dials Cafe	Cockington Court, Cockington Lane	538 yd
Rowcroft House Foundation Ltd	25 Walnut Road	854 yd
The Munch Mill	9 Old Mill Road	896 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Drum Inn	Cockington Lane		258 yd
The Haywain	47 Sherwell Valley Road		626 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Greenies Fish & Chips	61 Sherwell Valley Road	626 yd
Dragon King	19a Walnut Road	885 yd
Crispins Fish & Chips	26-28 Old Mill Road	896 yd
Chelston Grill	4 Old Mill Road	896 yd
Shun Da	13 Old Mill Road	896 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Devon Fresh Mart	49 Sherwell Valley Road		637 yd
The Co-Operative Foodstore	3-5 Walnut Road		885 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Cockington Corinthians Cricket Club COCKINGTON COURT COCKINGTON COURT	grass pitches	417 yd
Red House Hotel ROUSDOWN ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	945 yd
Armada Park DRAKE AVENUE	grass pitches	977 yd
Torre Valley North Playing Fields RATHMORE ROAD	grass pitches	1,015 yd
Cockington Primary School (Closed) Old Mill Road	swimming pool	1,075 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	91.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	91.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	91.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	91.7%

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	8.3%

Download Speed

Median download speed	50 Mbit/s
Average download speed	159.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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

Overview of TQ2 6RS