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Shiphay & the Willows

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About

Shiphay is a residential neighbourhood situated inland from Torquay's seafront. It contains a mix of housing types, including post-war estates and more modern developments. The area is home to Torquay Academy and is bordered by the main road leading towards Newton Abbot. Local shops and services are concentrated along Shiphay Lane, catering to daily needs.

The Willows is a specific housing estate within Shiphay, characterised by its cul-de-sacs and suburban layout. It is located near Torbay Hospital, one of the area's major employers. A notable local feature is the presence of the Willows, a stream and green corridor that runs through parts of the estate, giving the area its name and providing a natural space amidst the housing.

Area overview

On average Shiphay & the Willows has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shiphay & the Willows is £50,330 per year. There are 3 schools in Shiphay & the Willows: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Shiphay & the Willows is home to around 10,631 people, with a population density of about 2,558.3 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shiphay & the Willows Population
10,631
Population density
2,558.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.11(+23%)
Shoplifting
15.43(+133%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.22(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.87(+6%)
Public order
5.93(-9%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,589
90.22%
Other White
308
2.9%
Other Asian
161
1.51%
Indian
126
1.19%
White and Asian (mixed)
64
0.6%
Total population: 10,629

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,309
27.16%
Level 3 (A level)
1,674
19.69%
No qualifications
1,390
16.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,377
16.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
913
10.74%
Total 16+ residents: 8,501

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,392
31.58%
Owns with a mortgage
1,376
31.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
964
21.87%
Other social rented
420
9.53%
Other forms of private rent
114
2.59%
Total households: 4,408

Property prices in Shiphay & the Willows

Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Shiphay & the Willows area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £620,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shiphay & the Willows in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shiphay & the Willows over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats11£135,000
Detached34£366,000
Semi-Detached45£265,000
Terraced52£218,750

10 years median price trend in Shiphay & the Willows

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shiphay & the Willows.

All postcodes in Shiphay & the Willows

TQ25WU

Barton with Watcombe

TQ27QL

Broomhill Way

TQ28GY

Orchid Way

TQ27RT

Weaver Court

TQ27GJ

Sandpiper Way

TQ27JG

Higher Edginswell Lane

TQ19JP

Broomhill Way

TQ27HL

Collaton Road

TQ27LE

Berkeley Avenue

TQ28LZ

Broom Park

TQ27TN

Barn Owl Close

TQ27RD

Culvery Green

TQ27EX

Higher Cadewell Lane

TQ27HS

Higher Cadewell Lane

TQ28JE

South Parks Road

TQ28GX

Orchid Way

TQ27DP

Shiphay Lane

TQ27FT

Newton Road

TQ27AG

Cadewell Lane

TQ27FF

Oak View Close

TQ27DE

Oak Park Close

TQ27RY

Brim Brook Court

TQ28HW

Barton Hill Road

TQ27TG

Condor Way

TQ27FZ

Martinique Gardens

TQ27DW

Summerfield Road

TQ27NE

Torridge Avenue

TQ27JJ

Hameldown Close

TQ27FP

Kingsley Square

TQ27LX

Meavy Avenue

TQ19ZZ

Barton with Watcombe

TQ27GH

Curlew Close

TQ27HN

Banbury Park

TQ27GR

Martinique Grove

TQ27JD

Higher Cadewell Lane

TQ27LN

Dart Avenue

TQ27TU

Condor Drive

TQ27HR

Higher Cadewell Lane

TQ27RL

Huntacott Way

TQ27LY

Severn Road

TQ27HE

Crosspark Avenue

TQ28LP

Erica Drive

TQ27PA

Exe Hill

TQ27LB

Grosvenor Close

TQ27AH

Newton Road

TQ28JL

Southway Avenue

TQ27SN

Peregrine Close

TQ27HH

Collaton Road

TQ27BQ

Kintyre Close

TQ27GZ

Lyte Hill Lane

TQ27JY

Grosvenor Avenue

TQ27FR

Kingsley Avenue

TQ28LU

Bottom Park Lane

TQ27GS

Isaac Grove

TQ27JP

Rougemont Avenue

TQ27RW

Fowey Avenue

TQ19NE

Broomhill Way

TQ27JU

Cadewell Park Road

TQ27ST

Nightingale Close

TQ28GT

Willowfield Road

TQ19JL

Broomhill Way

TQ27NB

Torridge Avenue

TQ27DQ

Shiphay Park Road

TQ19GW

Broomhill Way

TQ27FB

Otter Close

TQ27SE

Falmouth Close

TQ28GU

Willowfield Road

TQ19HY

Broomhill Way

TQ27LR

Torridge Avenue

TQ28JD

Barton Hill Road

TQ27RN

Walkham Rise

TQ27FL

Darwin Crescent

TQ27EG

Marldon Road

TQ27EE

Marldon Road

TQ27RA

Exe Hill

TQ27DS

Orkney Close

TQ28HX

Beechfield Place

TQ27DF

Shiphay Lane

TQ27FX

Furzbrake Close

TQ27LL

Stanbury Road

TQ27ET

Higher Cadewell Lane

TQ27TJ

Mallard Close

TQ27AF

Littlefield Close

TQ27FG

Pengelly Way

TQ27AL

Newton Road

TQ27NQ

Otter Road

TQ27LJ

Dairy Hill

TQ28GW

Orchid Way

TQ19JA

Broomhill Way

TQ27EF

Marldon Road

TQ27TP

Shearwater Drive

TQ27FN

Darwin Crescent

TQ27DB

Oak Park Avenue

TQ27GB

Leeward Lane

TQ27FY

Edginswell Lane

TQ27AZ

Nicholson Road

TQ27GN

Grenadine Close

TQ27RH

Burn River Rise

TQ27AE

Cadewell Crescent

TQ27TE

Merlin Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.