Westhill Road is in Paignton and in Torbay district. TQ3 2LX is located in the Clifton with Maidenway electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torbay. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Westhill Road, Paignton, TQ3 2LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ3 2LZ, TQ3 2LU, TQ3 2NA, TQ3 2LY, TQ3 2SU, TQ3 2LT, TQ3 2ST, TQ3 2TX, TQ3 2NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TQ3 2LX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.4% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.6% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 32.9% | 36.1% | 3.2% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.9% | 39.8% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 12.9% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 7.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 40.2% | 39.9% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 35.6% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 16% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 6.4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 25.6% | 24.3% | -1.3% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 9.9% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 25.2% | 14% | -11.2% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6.6% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 16.9% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 26.7% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.4% | 97.5% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
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 | 95.9% | 94.3% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 94% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westhill Road was 137.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 103.6% higher than the Clifton with Maidenway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Westhill Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Clifton with Maidenway and the 95th highest crime rate of 468 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Westhill Road, Paignton, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-07-31 | £223,785 |
| 7 Westhill Road, Paignton, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2022-05-27 | £507,832 |
| 11 Westhill Road, Paignton, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £159,650 | 2020-09-18 | £191,705 |
| 4 Westhill Road, Paignton, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2019-05-10 | £465,533 |
| 6 Westhill Road, Paignton, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £299,950 | 2017-09-21 | £393,524 |
TQ3 2LX 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldway Primary School Higher Polsham Road , TQ3 2SY | - not rated | 210 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldway Primary School Higher Polsham Road , TQ3 2SY | 3out of 4 | 210 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Cecil Road , TQ3 2SH | - not rated | 289 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Cecil Road , TQ3 2SH | 3out of 4 | 289 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curledge Street Academy Curledge Street , TQ4 5BA | 3out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paignton Academy Waterleat Road , TQ3 3WA | - not rated | 1,822 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paignton Community and Sports College Waterleat Road , TQ3 3WA | - not rated | 1,822 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | 3out of 4 | 4,310 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | - not rated | 4,310 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY | - not rated | 4,491 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Devon College Vantage Point , Long Road TQ4 7EJ | - not rated | 3,542 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torbay PRU Higher Polsham Road , TQ3 2SZ | - not rated | 221 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torhill @ the Polsham Centre 25 Higher Polsham Road , TQ3 2SZ | - not rated | 221 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Bridge School 1 Lower Polsham Road , Paignton TQ3 2AF | - not rated | 385 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel School 170b Torquay Road , TQ3 2AL | 2out of 4 | 541 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torbay School 170b Torquay Road , TQ3 2AL | - not rated | 622 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East in the West | 75 Torquay Road | 477 yd | |
| Salvation Army Lunch Club | The Salvation Army, Princes Street | 520 yd | |
| Honeymoon Restaurant | 31 Church Street | 595 yd | |
| Hyde Park Cafe | 23 Hyde Road | 604 yd | |
| Artisan Coffee Boutique | 38 Church Street | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oatlands Club | 37 Woodland Park | 231 yd | |
| Palace Place Social Club | 1-2 Palace Place | 655 yd | |
| 8 Ball Bar & Sports | 3 Manor Corner, Manor Road | 706 yd | |
| Ye Olde Wellhouse | 3-5 Torquay Road | 737 yd | |
| Lucky 7 Club | First Floor, 18 Dendy Road | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Borough Road | 198 yd | |
| Oldway Tearooms | Oldway Mansion, Torquay Road | 310 yd | |
| House Of Wong | 118 Torquay Road | 439 yd | |
| Bengal Spice | 71 Torquay Road | 519 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 29 Colley End Road | 527 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| K A Mini Market | 10 Hyde Road | 625 yd | |
| Devon Mini Market | 33-35 Torquay Road | 648 yd | |
| Sebastien’s Foods | 28 Hyde Road | 759 yd | |
| Tesco | 2-4 Victoria Street | 797 yd | |
| Tesco | Pembroke House, 266-268 Torquay Road | 961 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oldway Primary School HIGHER POLSHAM ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 218 yd |
| St Paul'S Church Hall Torquay Road | 367 yd | |
| Oldway Public Park (Closed) Torquay Road | tennis courts | 425 yd |
| Torbay Indoor Bowls Association TORQUAY ROAD | indoor bowls | 512 yd |
| Torbay School TORQUAY ROAD | 542 yd | |
| Victoria Park THE OLD BAKERY REAR OF 17 THE OLD BAKERY REAR OF 17 HYDE ROAD | tennis courts | 588 yd |
| Parkfield COLIN ROAD | cycling | 853 yd |
| Winners 2000 Fitness Limited (Paignton) (Closed) 6a 6a Dartmouth Road | health and fitness suite | 854 yd |
| Genisis Health Suite THE PALACE THE PALACE ESPLANADE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 882 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| 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 | 119 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.