St Kitts Close is in Torquay and in Torbay district. TQ2 7GD is located in the Barton with Watcombe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torbay. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Kitts Close, Torquay, TQ2 7GD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ2 7GE, TQ2 7GS, TQ2 7FP, TQ2 7GW, TQ2 7GZ, TQ2 7GA, TQ2 7GU, TQ2 7FL, TQ2 7FR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TQ2 7GD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% 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 | 50.2% | 55.2% | 5.0% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 49.8% | 44.8% | -5.0% | 49.0% | -4.2% |
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 | 33.3% | 39.2% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.1% | 41.2% | -6.9% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 16.6% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 7.5% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87%) 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 | 61.4% | 53.4% | -8.0% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 33.6% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 9.2% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
In the area around TQ2 7GD this area, 8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.7% | 8% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 13.5% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.9% | 14.5% | -10.4% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 8.5% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 19% | 3.1% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 33.5% | 11.8% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 95.4% | 93.9% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
In this area, 88.1% 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 | 95.4% | 88.1% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 6.9% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 87.5% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.8% | 37.2% | 11.6% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Kitts Close was 62.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.9% lower than the Barton with Watcombe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Kitts Close has the 36th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Barton with Watcombe and the 232nd lowest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 St Kitts Close, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-10-31 | £198,099 |
| 49 St Kitts Close, Torquay, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-06-05 | £226,439 |
| 43 St Kitts Close, Torquay, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-07-15 | £230,244 |
| 39 St Kitts Close, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2021-06-25 | £203,792 |
| 47 St Kitts Close, Torquay, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2019-11-01 | £217,862 |
TQ2 7GD 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 | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Hill Academy Barton Hill Road , TQ2 8JA | 3out of 4 | 490 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watcombe Primary School Moor Lane , TQ2 8NU | 3out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School Hartop Road , St Marychurch TQ1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 1,883 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 | 1,892 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Academy Barewell Road , TQ1 4PA | 3out of 4 | 1,911 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert Mayne School Trumlands Road , TQ1 4RN | 3out of 4 | 1,463 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Academy Cricketfield Road , TQ2 7NU | 3out of 4 | 1,575 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY | 4out of 4 | 2,011 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | 4out of 4 | 2,213 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Spires College Westlands Lane , TQ1 3PE | 3out of 4 | 2,687 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Burton Academy South Parks Road , TQ2 8JE | - not rated | 467 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Combe Pafford School Steps Lane , Watcombe TQ2 8NL | 3out of 4 | 1,430 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Moor Lane , Watcombe TQ2 8NH | 3out of 4 | 1,589 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School Hampton Court , Fore Street TQ1 4PR | - not rated | 2,217 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| EF Academy Torbay EF House, Castle Road , TQ1 3BG | - not rated | 3,220 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torbay Olympic Gymnastics Club (Cafe) | Units 2-3, Parkfield Industrial Estate, Barton Hill Way | 615 yd | |
| Barton Hall Activity Centre | Kingskerswell Road | 729 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 4, Wren Park, Browns Bridge Road | 763 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Centre | Lummaton Cross | 674 yd | |
| Willow Tree | Condor Drive | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul's Plaice Fish And Chips | 170 Barton Hill Road | 365 yd | |
| Woks Cook In | 174 Barton Hill Road | 365 yd | |
| King Of The Grill | 117 Hele Road | 903 yd | |
| Watcombe Chippy | 73 Fore Street | 1,001 yd | |
| Crusoes Fish Bar | Condor Drive | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 164-166 Barton Hill Road | 362 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 162 Barton Hill Road | 374 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | The Willows, Nicholson Road | 890 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, Nicholson Road | 992 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barton Hill Academy (Closed) BARTON HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 378 yd |
| Torquay Alpine Ski Club LINDISFARNE WAY | ski slopes | 564 yd |
| Acorn Centre LUMMATON CROSS | 778 yd | |
| Barton Downs Playing Field 180D 180D LICHFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 913 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 | 58.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.