Edginswell Close, Torquay, TQ2 7JA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TQ2 7JA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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	49.2%	52.4%	3.2%	51.0%	1.4%
Male	50.8%	47.6%	-3.2%	49.0%	-1.4%

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 7JA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.4% 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	20.3%	19.6%	-0.7%	37.9%	-18.3%
Married: Opposite sex	62%	60.4%	-1.6%	44.2%	16.2%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	1.5%	0.8%	0.3%	1.2%
Separated	1.4%	1.5%	0.1%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	7.6%	8.1%	0.5%	9.1%	-1.0%
Widowed	8%	8.8%	0.8%	6.1%	2.7%

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	41.3%	47.1%	5.8%	48.4%	-1.3%
Good health	43%	32.8%	-10.2%	33.6%	-0.8%
Fair health	11.8%	15.9%	4.1%	12.7%	3.2%
Bad health	3.3%	2.9%	-0.4%	4.0%	-1.1%
Very bad health	0.7%	1.3%	0.6%	1.2%	0.1%

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	18.8%	16.7%	-2.1%	18.2%	-1.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.7%	12.2%	-4.5%	9.6%	2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.7%	11.8%	-8.9%	13.4%	-1.6%
Apprenticeship	4%	11%	7.0%	5.3%	5.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.5%	17.1%	2.6%	16.9%	0.2%
Degree or Similar	21.7%	27.8%	6.1%	33.8%	-6.0%
Other	3.6%	3.4%	-0.2%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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)
Chinese	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	1%	1.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-1.8%
Pakistani	1.6%	1%	-0.6%	2.7%	-1.7%
Other Asian	0%	1.6%	1.6%	1.6%	0.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.9%	1.9%	0.8%	1.1%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	95.7%	93.9%	-1.8%	81.4%	12.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.3% 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	95.1%	94.3%	-0.8%	83.2%	11.1%
European Union	1.6%	1.3%	-0.3%	6.1%	-4.8%
Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	2.3%	3.8%	1.5%	5.6%	-1.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.1%	95.2%	1.1%	83.2%	12.0%
10+ Years	1%	4.8%	3.8%	9.8%	-5.0%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4.6%	0%	-4.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.5%	76.7%	10.8%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	11.3%	13.5%	-2.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.1%	37.2%	-3.1%
Christian	58.2%	46.2%	12.0%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	1.6%	6.5%	-4.9%
Not answered	5.8%	6.0%	-0.2%

Safety

Is Edginswell Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edginswell Close was 59.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.0% lower than the Barton with Watcombe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Edginswell Close has the 38th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Barton with Watcombe and the 227th lowest crime rate of 468 local areas in Torbay .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.4%.

🔎 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 7JA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below 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 - 6/10 (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 - 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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (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) - 5/10 (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) - 5/10 (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 Edginswell Close are based on 12 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 Edginswell Close, Torquay, TQ2 7JA

Estimated Average Property Prices for TQ2 7JA

Average Price
£526,321

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£526,321

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Edginswell Close

Average Price
£512,552

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£512,552

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Edginswell CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Ty-Gwyn Edginswell Close, Torquay, Torbay Detached, an established residential building	£450,000	2024-07-01	£447,570
Brockham House Edginswell Close, Torquay, Torbay Detached, an established residential building	£422,000	2016-12-02	£565,738
Trenton Edginswell Close, Torquay, Torbay Detached, an established residential building	£357,500	2015-12-14	£492,164
Tamaroa Edginswell Close, Torquay, Torbay Detached, an established residential building	£415,000	2014-06-26	£632,806
Tamaroa Edginswell Close, Torquay, Torbay Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2011-12-19	£505,427

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TQ2 7JA

Employment

TQ2 7JA 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in TQ2 7JA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	112
Full-Time Employee	72
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	24
Looking after home or family	8
Student (economically inactive)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Human health and social work activities	24
Construction	15
Education	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Manufacturing	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Information and communication	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Transport and storage	6
Real estate activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Other	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Shiphay Learning Academy Exe Hill , Shiphay TQ2 7NF	- not rated	549 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Shiphay School and Orchard Nursery Exe Hill , Shiphay TQ2 7NF	- not rated	549 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sherwell Valley Primary School Hawkins Avenue , TQ2 6ES	3out of 4	1,220 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Queensway Catholic Primary School Queensway , Chelston TQ2 6DB	- not rated	1,597 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School Queensway , Chelston TQ2 6DB	3out of 4	1,597 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Devon Studio School 187 Newton Road , TQ2 7FT	- not rated	666 yd	Studio schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL	3out of 4	1,231 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL	- not rated	1,231 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY	- not rated	1,302 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Torquay Girls' Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY	4out of 4	1,302 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Winnicott Centre Torbay Hospital Annexe , 187 Newton Road TQ2 7AJ	- not rated	1,013 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Lodestar Academy South Parks Road , TQ2 8JE	3out of 4	1,663 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Wychbury House School 22 Cleveland Road , TQ2 5BE	- not rated	2,478 yd	Other independent special school	No	Boys	More About School
Combe Pafford School Steps Lane , Watcombe TQ2 8NL	3out of 4	3,140 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Combe Pafford School Steps Lane , Watcombe TQ2 8NL	- not rated	3,140 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Teaspoons Cafe	3a Collaton Road	467 yd
St John the Baptist Church	Cadewell Lane	673 yd
Abbey Refreshments	The Winch House	998 yd
Costa Coffee	Unit 4, Wren Park, Browns Bridge Road	1,058 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Wighton	Orchard Way	1 yd
Old Engine House	130 Newton Road	804 yd
The Devon Dumpling	108 Shiphay Lane	828 yd
Willow Tree	Condor Drive	883 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hings	9 Collaton Road	553 yd
The Shippy Chippy	1 Collaton Road	616 yd
Crusoes Fish Bar	Condor Drive	883 yd
Oh My Grill	Unit 2, 163 Newton Road	1,012 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl	173 Newton Road	773 yd
Sainsbury's	J Sainsbury Plc, Nicholson Road	835 yd
Marks & Spencer	The Willows, Nicholson Road	942 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Shiphay Learning Academy EXE HILL	grass pitches	546 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	90.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	90.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	90.0%

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	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	44.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.91 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.91 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of TQ2 7JA