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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 69 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
69
Deprivation level
5/10
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
40.92(+24%)
Shoplifting
21.07(+216%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.78(-35%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.96(+7%)
Other theft
5.93(+5%)
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 138 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Shiphay & the Willows area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,500 up to £617,500.

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
Detached34£382,500
Flats6£110,000
Semi-Detached46£282,500
Terraced52£220,000

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

TQ19JA

Broomhill Way

TQ28HZ

Barton Hill Road

TQ27RR

Hems Brook Court

TQ27JG

Higher Edginswell Lane

TQ27LN

Dart Avenue

TQ27FG

Pengelly Way

TQ27SJ

Glebeland Way

TQ27EG

Marldon Road

TQ19JP

Broomhill Way

TQ27GB

Leeward Lane

TQ27JP

Rougemont Avenue

TQ27TG

Condor Way

TQ28HS

Barton Hill Road

TQ27ED

Shiphay Avenue

TQ19NA

Broomhill Way

TQ27BH

Shetland Close

TQ27ET

Higher Cadewell Lane

TQ27GH

Curlew Close

TQ27JS

Cadewell Park Road

TQ27JZ

Grosvenor Avenue

TQ27RD

Culvery Green

TQ27RQ

Culm Close

TQ27TE

Merlin Way

TQ28LU

Bottom Park Lane

TQ19HY

Broomhill Way

TQ27GF

Nuthatch Drive

TQ27LW

Tamar Avenue

TQ27LY

Severn Road

TQ27TB

Teal Close

TQ27SB

Centenary Way

TQ28JG

Barton Hill Way

TQ27BU

Arran Close

TQ27FE

Kingsley Avenue

TQ27FL

Darwin Crescent

TQ27FX

Furzbrake Close

TQ28HT

Barton Hill Road

TQ27DA

Shiphay Lane

TQ27DF

Shiphay Lane

TQ27HE

Crosspark Avenue

TQ27NF

Exe Hill

TQ27DS

Orkney Close

TQ27JU

Cadewell Park Road

TQ27TS

Puffin Close

TQ27FB

Otter Close

TQ27HH

Collaton Road

TQ27JQ

Fernworthy Close

TQ27LU

Avon Road

TQ27NG

Dart Avenue

TQ27RB

Exe Hill

TQ27RH

Burn River Rise

TQ27TH

Cormorant Close

TQ27AB

Newton Road

TQ27BJ

Browns Bridge Road

TQ28GQ

Willowfield Road

TQ28JA

Barton Hill Road

TQ28JB

Danvers Road

TQ27BS

Newton Road

TQ27JJ

Hameldown Close

TQ27JX

Grosvenor Avenue

TQ28GP

Orchid Way

TQ28JL

Southway Avenue

TQ28JT

Kingskerswell Road

TQ27AL

Newton Road

TQ27GY

Explorer Walk

TQ27NE

Torridge Avenue

TQ27GJ

Sandpiper Way

TQ27JB

Collaton Road

TQ27TJ

Mallard Close

TQ27FW

Welsury Road

TQ27JE

Edginswell Lane

TQ27RY

Brim Brook Court

TQ28LT

Barton Hill Road

TQ28JF

Barton Hill Road

TQ27ER

Cadewell Lane

TQ27GZ

Lyte Hill Lane

TQ27HF

Birch Walk

TQ27ND

Tavy Avenue

TQ27RN

Walkham Rise

TQ19HH

Broomhill Way

TQ27AF

Littlefield Close

TQ27HW

Water Lane

TQ27RT

Weaver Court

TQ27TD

Nicholson Road

TQ27ST

Nightingale Close

TQ27JT

Cadewell Park Road

TQ27AZ

Nicholson Road

TQ27FD

Hameldown Close

TQ27HG

Larch Walk

TQ27HQ

Fir Walk

TQ27AP

Broomhill Way

TQ27FJ

Pengelly Way

TQ27HN

Banbury Park

TQ27RA

Exe Hill

TQ27SY

Tricorn Close

TQ28HW

Barton Hill Road

TQ27HS

Higher Cadewell Lane

TQ27QL

Broomhill Way

TQ27SF

Swallowfield Rise

TQ27BX

Shiphay Lane

TQ27DG

Shiphay Park Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.