Exe Hill is in Torquay and in Torbay district. TQ2 7RB 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 Exe Hill, Torquay, TQ2 7RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ2 7NE, TQ2 7RD, TQ2 7RA, TQ2 7NF, TQ2 7ND, TQ2 7NQ, TQ2 7RQ, TQ2 7NG, TQ2 7RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TQ2 7RB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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% | 53.9% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 49.8% | 46.1% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 | 29.8% | 29.5% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.4% | 48.9% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 4.7% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9% | 13.4% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 6% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 38.4% | 44.1% | 5.7% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 30% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 13.8% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 8% | 8.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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 | 31% | 19.8% | -11.2% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 11.6% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 19% | 4.5% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 7.8% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 16% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 25.7% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 90.1% | 93.1% | 3.0% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 93.8% | 93.3% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 93.1% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5.1% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.2% | 37.2% | 14.0% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Exe Hill was 29.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.4% lower than the Barton with Watcombe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Exe Hill has the 16th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Barton with Watcombe and the 107th lowest crime rate of 468 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Exe Hill, Torquay, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2019-07-12 | £282,298 |
| 33 Exe Hill, Torquay, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2018-04-13 | £261,975 |
| 36 Exe Hill, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2017-09-08 | £278,923 |
| 24 Exe Hill, Torquay, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2016-07-01 | £275,882 |
| 39 Exe Hill, Torquay, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2011-12-09 | £261,463 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 136 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shiphay School and Orchard Nursery Exe Hill , Shiphay TQ2 7NF | - not rated | 136 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwell Valley Primary School Hawkins Avenue , TQ2 6ES | 3out of 4 | 667 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensway Catholic Primary School Queensway , Chelston TQ2 6DB | - not rated | 1,234 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School Queensway , Chelston TQ2 6DB | 3out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | 3out of 4 | 807 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | - not rated | 807 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY | - not rated | 1,007 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Torquay Girls' Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY | 4out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Devon Studio School 187 Newton Road , TQ2 7FT | - not rated | 1,065 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,212 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lodestar Academy South Parks Road , TQ2 8JE | 3out of 4 | 2,017 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wychbury House School 22 Cleveland Road , TQ2 5BE | - not rated | 2,115 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Croft Lodge School Abbey Road , TQ2 5NP | - not rated | 2,866 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| TLG Torbay Upton Vale Baptist Church , St. Marychurch Road TQ1 3HY | - not rated | 2,938 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 | 272 yd | |
| St John the Baptist Church | Cadewell Lane | 992 yd | |
| Community Cafe | St Peters Church, Queensway | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Devon Dumpling | 108 Shiphay Lane | 359 yd | |
| The Wighton | Orchard Way | 650 yd | |
| Old Engine House | 130 Newton Road | 1,047 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hings | 9 Collaton Road | 264 yd | |
| The Shippy Chippy | 1 Collaton Road | 274 yd | |
| Jade Garden Take Away | 3 Hawkins Avenue | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 173 Newton Road | 265 yd | |
| Best One | 5-7 Hawkins Avenue | 901 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shiphay Learning Academy EXE HILL | grass pitches | 137 yd |
| Sherwell Valley Primary School HAWKINS AVENUE | grass pitches | 667 yd |
| Torquay Boys Grammar School SHIPHAY MANOR DRIVE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 808 yd |
| Armada Park DRAKE AVENUE | grass pitches | 919 yd |
| Torquay Girls Grammar School SHIPHAY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,009 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.