Barton Hill Road, Torquay, TQ2 8LA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TQ2 8LA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.3%	47.2%	-1.1%	51.0%	-3.8%
Male	51.7%	52.8%	1.1%	49.0%	3.8%

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 8LA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.5% 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	30.2%	28.4%	-1.8%	37.9%	-9.5%
Married: Opposite sex	46.2%	52.5%	6.3%	44.2%	8.3%
Married: Same sex	0.5%	0.8%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Separated	3.4%	1.9%	-1.5%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	11.4%	11.8%	0.4%	9.1%	2.7%
Widowed	8.2%	4.3%	-3.9%	6.1%	-1.8%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.8%) 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	49.4%	54.8%	5.4%	48.4%	6.4%
Good health	32.2%	31%	-1.2%	33.6%	-2.6%
Fair health	13.6%	10.5%	-3.1%	12.7%	-2.2%
Bad health	3.4%	2.8%	-0.6%	4.0%	-1.2%
Very bad health	1.5%	0.8%	-0.7%	1.2%	-0.4%

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	19.9%	10.4%	-9.5%	18.2%	-7.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.1%	10.4%	0.3%	9.6%	0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.1%	17.6%	-1.5%	13.4%	4.2%
Apprenticeship	6.1%	8.2%	2.1%	5.3%	2.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.9%	19.9%	9.0%	16.9%	3.0%
Degree or Similar	27.3%	30.9%	3.6%	33.8%	-2.9%
Other	6.6%	2.7%	-3.9%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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)
Bangladeshi	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.1%	-1.1%
Indian	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0%	3.9%	3.9%	2.7%	1.2%
Black Caribbean	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0.2%	-0.2%	0.9%	-0.7%
Mixed Other	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.6%
White	94.5%	94.9%	0.4%	81.4%	13.5%
Roma	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Arab	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0.4%	0.6%	0.2%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.3% 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	91.5%	89.3%	-2.2%	83.2%	6.1%
European Union	4%	6%	2.0%	6.1%	-0.1%
Rest of Europe	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.6%
Africa	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	2.7%	-1.9%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	3.2%	1.1%	5.6%	-2.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.3%	0.2%	-1.1%	1.3%	-1.1%
Oceania	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.1%	89.3%	-1.8%	83.2%	6.1%
10+ Years	0.8%	6.9%	6.1%	9.8%	-2.9%
5-10 Years	0.4%	2.2%	1.8%	2.9%	-0.7%
2-5 Years	3%	0.8%	-2.2%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	4.7%	0.8%	-3.9%	1.9%	-1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.2%	76.7%	0.5%
Ireland	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Poland	1.8%	1.3%	0.5%
Romania	1.6%	0.9%	0.7%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
North Africa	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Eastern Asia	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Southern Asia	1.4%	1.2%	0.2%
Oceania	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
No passport held	15.6%	13.5%	2.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	46.8%	37.2%	9.6%
Christian	44.4%	46.2%	-1.8%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	4.2%	6.5%	-2.3%
Other religion	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Not answered	4%	6.0%	-2.0%

Safety

Is Barton Hill Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barton Hill Road was 35.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.5% lower than the Barton with Watcombe average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Barton Hill Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Barton with Watcombe and the 129th lowest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.8%.

🔎 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 8LA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 2/10 (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) - 7/10 (above 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) - 7/10 (above 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 Barton Hill Road are based on 209 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 Barton Hill Road, Torquay, TQ2 8LA

Estimated Average Property Prices for TQ2 8LA

Average Price
£413,965

Semi-Detached
£231,695

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£426,117

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Barton Hill Road

Average Price
£263,882

Semi-Detached
£286,543

Terraced
£233,376

Detached
£392,522

Flats/Maisonettes
£116,784

Other
£997,919

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Barton Hill Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Cloister Croft Barton Hill Road, Torquay, Torbay Detached, an established residential building	£410,000	2024-09-25	£410,893
230 Barton Hill Road, Torquay, Torbay Detached, an established residential building	£340,000	2024-03-14	£340,000
248 Barton Hill Road, Torquay, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2023-12-01	£228,547
240 Barton Hill Road, Torquay, Torbay Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2023-08-10	£283,368
Santa Cruz Barton Hill Road, Torquay, Torbay Detached, an established residential building	£500,000	2022-03-28	£496,224

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TQ2 8LA

Employment

TQ2 8LA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

TQ2 8LA 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	135
Retired	81
Part-Time Employee	53
Self-Employed	46
Looking after home or family	22
Student (economically inactive)	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Other	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	39
Human health and social work activities	34
Accommodation and food service activities	26
Education	20
Construction	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Other	12
Transport and storage	10
Manufacturing	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Information and communication	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Real estate activities	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Barton Hill Academy Barton Hill Road , TQ2 8JA	3out of 4	785 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Watcombe Primary School Moor Lane , TQ2 8NU	3out of 4	1,067 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	1,974 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	2,061 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Margaret's Academy Barewell Road , TQ1 4PA	3out of 4	2,110 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Cuthbert Mayne School Trumlands Road , TQ1 4RN	3out of 4	1,681 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Torquay Academy Cricketfield Road , TQ2 7NU	3out of 4	1,986 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY	4out of 4	2,482 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL	4out of 4	2,686 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
The Spires College Westlands Lane , TQ1 3PE	3out of 4	2,924 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Burton Academy South Parks Road , TQ2 8JE	- not rated	895 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Combe Pafford School Steps Lane , Watcombe TQ2 8NL	3out of 4	1,229 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mayfield School Moor Lane , Watcombe TQ2 8NH	3out of 4	1,325 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Abbey School Hampton Court , Fore Street TQ1 4PR	- not rated	2,349 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
EF Academy Torbay EF House, Castle Road , TQ1 3BG	- not rated	3,564 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Barton Hall Activity Centre	Kingskerswell Road		916 yd
Torbay Olympic Gymnastics Club (Cafe)	Units 2-3, Parkfield Industrial Estate, Barton Hill Way		1,041 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Acorn Centre	Lummaton Cross		866 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Paul's Plaice Fish And Chips	170 Barton Hill Road	451 yd
Woks Cook In	174 Barton Hill Road	451 yd
Watcombe Chippy	73 Fore Street	959 yd
Lucky Chef	63 Fore Street	1,049 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	164-166 Barton Hill Road		499 yd
The Co-operative Food	162 Barton Hill Road		517 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Barton Hill Academy (Closed) BARTON HILL ROAD	grass pitches	707 yd
Torquay Alpine Ski Club LINDISFARNE WAY	ski slopes	819 yd
Watcombe Primary School MOOR LANE	grass pitches	972 yd
Acorn Centre LUMMATON CROSS		998 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	96.4%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.4%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	96.4%

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	75.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	79.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

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

Overview of TQ2 8LA