Pitcairn Crescent is in Torquay and in Torbay district. TQ2 7GL is located in the Barton with Watcombe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torbay. This postcode has been in use since 2003-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pitcairn Crescent, Torquay, TQ2 7GL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ2 7GB, TQ2 7GZ, TQ2 7FJ, TQ2 7GT, TQ2 7FH, TQ2 7GS, TQ2 7GA, TQ2 7GY, TQ2 7FG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TQ2 7GL 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 | 51.4% | 50.2% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.8% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 22.2% | 37% | 14.8% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.3% | 44.5% | -17.8% | 44.2% | 0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8% | 11% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.7% | 53.7% | -2.0% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 29.6% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 13% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.7% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 14.2% | 11% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 12.1% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 17.3% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 6.4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 19.7% | 10.4% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.6% | 31.2% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -2.6% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.2% 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% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 99% | 92.2% | -6.8% | 81.4% | 10.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 90.9% 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 | 98.6% | 90.9% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 3.7% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 90.9% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.1% | 37.2% | 14.9% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pitcairn Crescent was 14.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.9% lower than the Barton with Watcombe average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Pitcairn Crescent has the 4th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Barton with Watcombe and the 40th lowest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 52.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Pitcairn Crescent, Torquay, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2025-07-28 | £394,286 |
| 3 Pitcairn Crescent, Torquay, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £372,500 | 2025-03-28 | £366,524 |
| 1 Pitcairn Crescent, Torquay, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-10-28 | £408,342 |
| 18 Pitcairn Crescent, Torquay, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £319,950 | 2024-08-09 | £319,256 |
| 27 Pitcairn Crescent, Torquay, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-06-13 | £312,316 |
TQ2 7GL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 733 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watcombe Primary School Moor Lane , TQ2 8NU | 3out of 4 | 1,410 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 | 2,107 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 | 2,130 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Academy Barewell Road , TQ1 4PA | 3out of 4 | 2,153 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 | 1,705 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Academy Cricketfield Road , TQ2 7NU | 3out of 4 | 1,800 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY | 4out of 4 | 2,168 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | 4out of 4 | 2,350 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Spires College Westlands Lane , TQ1 3PE | 3out of 4 | 2,932 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 | 699 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Combe Pafford School Steps Lane , Watcombe TQ2 8NL | 3out of 4 | 1,553 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Moor Lane , Watcombe TQ2 8NH | 3out of 4 | 1,683 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School Hampton Court , Fore Street TQ1 4PR | - not rated | 2,450 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| EF Academy Torbay EF House, Castle Road , TQ1 3BG | - not rated | 3,459 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Hall Activity Centre | Kingskerswell Road | 553 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 4, Wren Park, Browns Bridge Road | 783 yd | |
| Torbay Olympic Gymnastics Club (Cafe) | Units 2-3, Parkfield Industrial Estate, Barton Hill Way | 844 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Centre | Lummaton Cross | 905 yd | |
| Willow Tree | Condor Drive | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul's Plaice Fish And Chips | 170 Barton Hill Road | 541 yd | |
| Woks Cook In | 174 Barton Hill Road | 541 yd | |
| Crusoes Fish Bar | Condor Drive | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 164-166 Barton Hill Road | 557 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 162 Barton Hill Road | 573 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | The Willows, Nicholson Road | 870 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, Nicholson Road | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Torquay Alpine Ski Club LINDISFARNE WAY | ski slopes | 423 yd |
| Barton Hill Academy (Closed) BARTON HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 622 yd |
| Acorn Centre LUMMATON CROSS | 1,015 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 | 77.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.