Shetland Close, Torquay, TQ2 7BH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TQ2 7BH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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	54.1%	52.2%	-1.9%	51.0%	1.2%
Male	45.9%	47.8%	1.9%	49.0%	-1.2%

Partnership Status

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	37.6%	40.8%	3.2%	37.9%	2.9%
Married: Opposite sex	37.6%	39.9%	2.3%	44.2%	-4.3%
Married: Same sex	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	3.4%	3.5%	0.1%	2.2%	1.3%
Divorced	19.7%	12.7%	-7.0%	9.1%	3.6%
Widowed	1.4%	3.2%	1.8%	6.1%	-2.9%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.1%) 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	60%	54.4%	-5.6%	48.4%	6.0%
Good health	28.8%	33.7%	4.9%	33.6%	0.1%
Fair health	7.6%	7.5%	-0.1%	12.7%	-5.2%
Bad health	2.8%	3.9%	1.1%	4.0%	-0.1%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.5%	-0.2%	1.2%	-0.7%

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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	18.6%	17.9%	-0.7%	18.2%	-0.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19%	11.5%	-7.5%	9.6%	1.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18%	22.4%	4.4%	13.4%	9.0%
Apprenticeship	6.1%	5.8%	-0.3%	5.3%	0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.9%	17.9%	4.0%	16.9%	1.0%
Degree or Similar	20.7%	22.8%	2.1%	33.8%	-11.0%
Other	3.7%	1.6%	-2.1%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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%	0.5%	0.5%	0.7%	-0.2%
Indian	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.2%	1%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.6%
Other Black	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.5%	0.2%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.6%
White	96.5%	96.1%	-0.4%	81.4%	14.7%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0%	1.5%	1.5%	1.6%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.1% 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	93.1%	91.1%	-2.0%	83.2%	7.9%
European Union	3.3%	5%	1.7%	6.1%	-1.1%
Rest of Europe	0.5%	1.4%	0.9%	0.8%	0.6%
Africa	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.7%	1.7%	0.0%	5.6%	-3.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.2%	0.5%	0.3%	1.3%	-0.8%
Oceania	0.7%	0.2%	-0.5%	0.3%	-0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.1%	92%	-1.1%	83.2%	8.8%
10+ Years	0.7%	6.1%	5.4%	9.8%	-3.7%
5-10 Years	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	2.1%	0.5%	-1.6%	2.2%	-1.7%
Less than 2 years	3.3%	0.7%	-2.6%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.4%	76.7%	-2.3%
Ireland	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Italy	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Poland	3.4%	1.3%	2.1%
Romania	1%	0.9%	0.1%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
Turkey	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
North America and the Caribbean	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
No passport held	19.6%	13.5%	6.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	48.7%	37.2%	11.5%
Christian	41.8%	46.2%	-4.4%
Jewish	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Muslim	1%	6.5%	-5.5%
Other religion	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Not answered	8%	6.0%	2.0%

Safety

Is Shetland Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shetland Close was 87.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.3% lower than the Barton with Watcombe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Shetland Close has the 28th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Barton with Watcombe and the 176th highest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.1%.

🔎 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. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£45,300

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in TQ2 7BH, 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 2/10 (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) - 7/10 (above 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) - 7/10 (above 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 Shetland Close are based on 81 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 Shetland Close, Torquay, TQ2 7BH

Estimated Average Property Prices for TQ2 7BH

Average Price
£274,843

Semi-Detached
£267,255

Terraced
£215,776

Detached
£384,718

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Shetland Close

Average Price
£269,198

Semi-Detached
£264,054

Terraced
£220,749

Detached
£383,671

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Shetland CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
18 Shetland Close, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building	£223,000	2024-06-25	£222,289
4 Shetland Close, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building	£236,000	2022-05-12	£237,774
18 Shetland Close, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building	£181,000	2021-04-30	£204,552
1 Shetland Close, Torquay, Torbay Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2017-12-07	£330,387
17 Shetland Close, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building	£135,500	2017-09-15	£182,090

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TQ2 7BH

Employment

TQ2 7BH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	110
Part-Time Employee	54
Retired	41
Self-Employed	28
Looking after home or family	18
Other	15
Student (economically inactive)	15
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Unemployed	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	48
Human health and social work activities	33
Construction	21
Education	17
Other	13
Manufacturing	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Administrative and support service activities	11
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Transport and storage	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Information and communication	4
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Barton Hill Academy Barton Hill Road , TQ2 8JA	3out of 4	632 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Watcombe Primary School Moor Lane , TQ2 8NU	3out of 4	1,565 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Shiphay Learning Academy Exe Hill , Shiphay TQ2 7NF	4out of 4	1,866 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Torre Church of England Academy Barton Road , TQ1 4DN	3out of 4	1,891 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay St Catherine's Road , St Marychurch TQ1 4NZ	2out of 4	2,019 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Torquay Academy Cricketfield Road , TQ2 7NU	3out of 4	1,524 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert Mayne School Trumlands Road , TQ1 4RN	3out of 4	1,574 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY	4out of 4	1,843 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL	4out of 4	2,023 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
The Spires College Westlands Lane , TQ1 3PE	3out of 4	2,762 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Burton Academy South Parks Road , TQ2 8JE	- not rated	476 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Combe Pafford School Steps Lane , Watcombe TQ2 8NL	3out of 4	1,682 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mayfield School Moor Lane , Watcombe TQ2 8NH	3out of 4	1,848 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Abbey School Hampton Court , Fore Street TQ1 4PR	- not rated	2,358 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
EF Academy Torbay EF House, Castle Road , TQ1 3BG	- not rated	3,214 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
Costa Coffee	Unit 4, Wren Park, Browns Bridge Road	503 yd
Barton Hall Activity Centre	Kingskerswell Road	567 yd
Torbay Olympic Gymnastics Club (Cafe)	Units 2-3, Parkfield Industrial Estate, Barton Hill Way	602 yd
Dunelm Soft Furnishings Ltd	Unit 2, Bridge Retail Park, Hele Road	977 yd
McDonalds	Bridge Retail Park, Hele Road	977 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Willow Tree	Condor Drive	775 yd
Acorn Centre	Lummaton Cross	848 yd
Old Engine House	130 Newton Road	1,013 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Paul's Plaice Fish And Chips	170 Barton Hill Road	613 yd
Woks Cook In	174 Barton Hill Road	613 yd
Crusoes Fish Bar	Condor Drive	775 yd
King Of The Grill	117 Hele Road	921 yd
Oh My Grill	Unit 2, 163 Newton Road	942 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	164-166 Barton Hill Road	600 yd
The Co-operative Food	162 Barton Hill Road	609 yd
Marks & Spencer	The Willows, Nicholson Road	629 yd
Sainsbury's	J Sainsbury Plc, Nicholson Road	735 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Torquay Alpine Ski Club LINDISFARNE WAY	ski slopes	385 yd
Barton Hill Academy (Closed) BARTON HILL ROAD	grass pitches	523 yd
Acorn Centre LUMMATON CROSS		926 yd
Barton Downs Playing Field 180D 180D LICHFIELD AVENUE	grass pitches	1,039 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

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	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	113.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	298.6 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	298.6 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	49.84 Mbit/s

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

Overview of TQ2 7BH