Higher Cadewell Lane is in Torquay and in Torbay district. TQ2 7EU 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 Higher Cadewell Lane, Torquay, TQ2 7EU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ2 7ET, TQ2 7HE, TQ2 7HS, TQ2 7HB, TQ2 7JX, TQ2 7HD, TQ2 7HQ, TQ2 7JY, TQ2 7ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TQ2 7EU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 56.4% | 52.3% | -4.1% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 43.6% | 47.7% | 4.1% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 | 20.9% | 30.3% | 9.4% | 37.9% | -7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.9% | 42.1% | -10.8% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 11.8% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 12.8% | 10.1% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
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 | 30.8% | 40.7% | 9.9% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 41.9% | 30.8% | -11.1% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 21.3% | 5.0% | 12.7% | 8.6% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 5% | -2.9% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 37.4% | 25.7% | -11.7% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 11.2% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 13.4% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 7.3% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 11.2% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 28.5% | 10.9% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 7% | 2.8% | -4.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 1.8% | -2.6% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 95.2% | 89.5% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 86.4% 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 | 90.7% | 86.4% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 5% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 86.4% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 10% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 1.4% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 24.1% | 13.5% | 10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 37.2% | 11.4% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Higher Cadewell Lane was 37.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.7% lower than the Barton with Watcombe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Higher Cadewell Lane has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Barton with Watcombe and the 141st lowest crime rate of 468 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.4%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Higher Cadewell Lane, Torquay, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2023-09-29 | £224,115 |
| 20 Higher Cadewell Lane, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2021-09-30 | £240,056 |
| 18 Higher Cadewell Lane, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £169,950 | 2019-06-21 | £218,207 |
| 20 Higher Cadewell Lane, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2018-03-01 | £225,931 |
| 4 Higher Cadewell Lane, Torquay, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,250 | 2017-01-20 | £216,913 |
TQ2 7EU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiphay Learning Academy Exe Hill , Shiphay TQ2 7NF | - not rated | 324 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shiphay School and Orchard Nursery Exe Hill , Shiphay TQ2 7NF | - not rated | 324 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwell Valley Primary School Hawkins Avenue , TQ2 6ES | 3out of 4 | 802 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensway Catholic Primary School Queensway , Chelston TQ2 6DB | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School Queensway , Chelston TQ2 6DB | 3out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Studio School 187 Newton Road , TQ2 7FT | - not rated | 621 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | - not rated | 764 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY | - not rated | 829 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Torquay Girls' Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY | 4out of 4 | 829 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnicott Centre Torbay Hospital Annexe , 187 Newton Road TQ2 7AJ | - not rated | 766 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lodestar Academy South Parks Road , TQ2 8JE | 3out of 4 | 1,560 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wychbury House School 22 Cleveland Road , TQ2 5BE | - not rated | 2,005 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Croft Lodge School Abbey Road , TQ2 5NP | - not rated | 2,719 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| TLG Torbay Upton Vale Baptist Church , St. Marychurch Road TQ1 3HY | - not rated | 2,745 yd | Other independent special school | 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 | 193 yd | |
| St John the Baptist Church | Cadewell Lane | 538 yd | |
| Dunelm Soft Furnishings Ltd | Unit 2, Bridge Retail Park, Hele Road | 1,038 yd | |
| McDonalds | Bridge Retail Park, Hele Road | 1,038 yd | |
| Hong's Takeaway | 179 Queensway | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Devon Dumpling | 108 Shiphay Lane | 416 yd | |
| The Wighton | Orchard Way | 476 yd | |
| Old Engine House | 130 Newton Road | 591 yd | |
| Willow Tree | Condor Drive | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hings | 9 Collaton Road | 203 yd | |
| The Shippy Chippy | 1 Collaton Road | 234 yd | |
| Oh My Grill | Unit 2, 163 Newton Road | 765 yd | |
| Greggs | 119 Newton Road | 899 yd | |
| Jade Garden Take Away | 3 Hawkins Avenue | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 173 Newton Road | 402 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, Nicholson Road | 852 yd | |
| Asda | Regent Close | 933 yd | |
| Best One | 5-7 Hawkins Avenue | 948 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | The Willows, Nicholson Road | 1,036 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shiphay Learning Academy EXE HILL | grass pitches | 323 yd |
| Torquay Boys Grammar School SHIPHAY MANOR DRIVE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 768 yd |
| Sherwell Valley Primary School HAWKINS AVENUE | grass pitches | 800 yd |
| Torquay Girls Grammar School SHIPHAY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 832 yd |
| Evolve Health And Fitness Unit 1 Unit 1 Woodland Close | health and fitness suite | 1,088 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 | 79.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.