Barton Hill Road is in Torquay and in Torbay district. TQ2 8JF is located in the Barton with Watcombe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torbay. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barton Hill Road, Torquay, TQ2 8JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ2 8JD, TQ2 8AU, TQ2 8JQ, TQ2 8JG, TQ2 8JA, TQ2 8JE, TQ2 8JB, TQ2 8AX, TQ2 8AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TQ2 8JF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 51.9% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 50.7% | 48.1% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 31.9% | 26.9% | -5.0% | 37.9% | -11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.1% | 49.7% | -1.4% | 44.2% | 5.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 9.3% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 7.7% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 42.4% | 39.1% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 34.3% | -5.2% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 18.2% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 7.2% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.8% | 22.9% | -4.9% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 12.6% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 12.6% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 21% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 23.2% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -10.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.1% | 97.6% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 97.7% | 94.4% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 94.6% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 19.4% | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barton Hill Road was 33.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.1% lower than the Barton with Watcombe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barton Hill Road has the 18th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Barton with Watcombe and the 118th lowest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 Barton Hill Road, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2025-01-17 | £193,966 |
| 89 Barton Hill Road, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £248,500 | 2024-03-26 | £252,265 |
| 27 Barton Hill Road, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-12-15 | £223,097 |
| 53 Barton Hill Road, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-09-01 | £227,247 |
| 91 Barton Hill Road, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-03-29 | £299,464 |
TQ2 8JF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Retired | 91 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Hill Academy Barton Hill Road , TQ2 8JA | 3out of 4 | 222 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watcombe Primary School Moor Lane , TQ2 8NU | 3out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Academy Barewell Road , TQ1 4PA | 3out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay St Catherine's Road , St Marychurch TQ1 4NZ | 2out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School Hartop Road , St Marychurch TQ1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 939 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Academy Cricketfield Road , TQ2 7NU | 3out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY | 4out of 4 | 1,627 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | 4out of 4 | 1,874 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Spires College Westlands Lane , TQ1 3PE | 3out of 4 | 2,123 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 | 173 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Combe Pafford School Steps Lane , Watcombe TQ2 8NL | 3out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Moor Lane , Watcombe TQ2 8NH | 3out of 4 | 1,615 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School Hampton Court , Fore Street TQ1 4PR | - not rated | 1,736 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| EF Academy Torbay EF House, Castle Road , TQ1 3BG | - not rated | 2,633 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 | 157 yd | |
| Dunelm Soft Furnishings Ltd | Unit 2, Bridge Retail Park, Hele Road | 758 yd | |
| McDonalds | Bridge Retail Park, Hele Road | 758 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 4, Wren Park, Browns Bridge Road | 914 yd | |
| Tubers Ltd | 114 Teignmouth Road | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Centre | Lummaton Cross | 381 yd | |
| The Artful Dodger Public House | 304 Teignmouth Road | 904 yd | |
| Torquay Squash Centre | 78 Barton Road | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Of The Grill | 117 Hele Road | 319 yd | |
| Shun Lee | 76 Hele Road | 517 yd | |
| Paul's Plaice Fish And Chips | 170 Barton Hill Road | 558 yd | |
| Woks Cook In | 174 Barton Hill Road | 558 yd | |
| Ellas Mobile Cafe | 156 Teignmouth Road | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 162 Barton Hill Road | 492 yd | |
| Tesco | 164-166 Barton Hill Road | 506 yd | |
| Tesco | 192 Teignmouth Road | 830 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, Nicholson Road | 1,068 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | The Willows, Nicholson Road | 1,084 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barton Hill Academy (Closed) BARTON HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 261 yd |
| Acorn Centre LUMMATON CROSS | 374 yd | |
| Barton Downs Playing Field 180D 180D LICHFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 432 yd |
| Winners 2000 Fitness Limited (Torquay) 168-174 168-174 TEIGNMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 802 yd |
| St Cuthbert Mayne School TRUMLANDS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 822 yd |
| Evolve Health And Fitness Unit 1 Unit 1 Woodland Close | health and fitness suite | 847 yd |
| Windmill Hill Playing Field HIGHER AUDLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| Torquay Academy TORQUAY ACADEMY TORQUAY ACADEMY CRICKETFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 933 yd |
| Torquay Alpine Ski Club LINDISFARNE WAY | ski slopes | 1,024 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.