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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

TQ27TL

Shearwater Drive

TQ19ET

Broomhill Way

TQ19GZ

Broomhill Way

TQ27RQ

Culm Close

TQ27LS

Avon Road

TQ27NH

Yealm Grove

TQ27RP

Glebeland Way

TQ19JN

Broomhill Way

TQ27JS

Cadewell Park Road

TQ19ND

Broomhill Way

TQ27RF

Redavon Rise

TQ27TB

Teal Close

TQ27BJ

Browns Bridge Road

TQ27ER

Cadewell Lane

TQ27SL

Glebeland Way

TQ27ED

Shiphay Avenue

TQ27TH

Cormorant Close

TQ27BT

Fair Isle Close

TQ28JF

Barton Hill Road

TQ27DN

Summerfield Road

TQ27SB

Centenary Way

TQ27RJ

Fowey Avenue

TQ27BH

Shetland Close

TQ27SD

Fowey Avenue

TQ27RG

Exe Hill

TQ27DT

Skye Close

TQ27RB

Exe Hill

TQ27LU

Avon Road

TQ27LD

Berkeley Rise

TQ27SA

Helmdon Rise

TQ27LT

Avon Road

TQ27HQ

Fir Walk

TQ27LZ

Severn Road

TQ27JX

Grosvenor Avenue

TQ27BS

Newton Road

TQ12BQ

Broomhill Way

TQ27AA

Cadewell Lane

TQ27GD

St Kitts Close

TQ27BA

Newton Road

TQ27EY

Collaton Road

TQ28GZ

Orchid Way

TQ27GF

Nuthatch Drive

TQ27BG

Lindisfarne Way

TQ27BP

Newton Road

TQ27RS

Lowley Brook Court

TQ27QG

Hele Road

TQ27SU

Heron Way

TQ27LW

Tamar Avenue

TQ27SS

Eaglewood Close

TQ27GA

Windward Road

TQ27JF

Edginswell Lane

TQ27SG

Haywain Close

TQ27GT

Lyte Hill Lane

TQ28HN

Barton Hill Road

TQ27FW

Welsury Road

TQ27JZ

Grosvenor Avenue

TQ27NF

Exe Hill

TQ28JB

Danvers Road

TQ19FE

Barton with Watcombe

TQ28GP

Orchid Way

TQ27JB

Collaton Road

TQ27BY

Shiphay Lane

TQ28JU

Kingskerswell Road

TQ28HZ

Barton Hill Road

TQ27DG

Shiphay Park Road

TQ27JT

Cadewell Park Road

TQ27ND

Tavy Avenue

TQ27GQ

Leeward Lane

TQ28LX

Barton Hill Road

TQ27HW

Water Lane

TQ27GE

Cayman Close

TQ27RU

Kenton Brook Court

TQ28JA

Barton Hill Road

TQ19NQ

Barton with Watcombe

TQ27AB

Newton Road

TQ27AD

Newton Road

TQ27AQ

Newton Road

TQ27BZ

Shiphay Lane

TQ27SY

Tricorn Close

TQ27GG

Nightjar Close

TQ27DJ

Shiphay Park Road

TQ27XA

Nicholson Road

TQ27EU

Higher Cadewell Lane

TQ27SJ

Glebeland Way

TQ12ZN

Broomhill Way

TQ27HD

Wallace Avenue

TQ27TS

Puffin Close

TQ19HH

Broomhill Way

TQ27JN

Newton Road

TQ27SF

Swallowfield Rise

TQ27DL

Summerfield Road

TQ28LT

Barton Hill Road

TQ27AJ

Newton Road

TQ27FD

Hameldown Close

TQ27BX

Shiphay Lane

TQ27RZ

Fowey Avenue

TQ27QN

Broomhill Way

TQ27EZ

Collaton Road

TQ19JZ

Broomhill Way

TQ27SW

Heron Way

Data Sources

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