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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 136 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
Detached33£375,000
Flats6£110,000
Semi-Detached46£282,500
Terraced51£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

TQ27FF

Oak View Close

TQ27LL

Stanbury Road

TQ27QN

Broomhill Way

TQ27RL

Huntacott Way

TQ28LX

Barton Hill Road

TQ27AD

Newton Road

TQ27BQ

Kintyre Close

TQ27SN

Peregrine Close

TQ28GW

Orchid Way

TQ28JD

Barton Hill Road

TQ28JY

Kingskerswell Road

TQ27DP

Shiphay Lane

TQ27JA

Edginswell Close

TQ27JF

Edginswell Lane

TQ27RX

Chinkwell Rise

TQ27TF

Kingfisher Close

TQ27LR

Torridge Avenue

TQ27NB

Torridge Avenue

TQ27QG

Hele Road

TQ19GZ

Broomhill Way

TQ19NE

Broomhill Way

TQ27HD

Wallace Avenue

TQ27NA

Plym Close

TQ27RZ

Fowey Avenue

TQ27EQ

Marldon Road

TQ27HB

Maple Walk

TQ27AG

Cadewell Lane

TQ27EU

Higher Cadewell Lane

TQ27FP

Kingsley Square

TQ27GL

Pitcairn Crescent

TQ27GR

Martinique Grove

TQ27SA

Helmdon Rise

TQ27SE

Falmouth Close

TQ27DT

Skye Close

TQ27LP

Tamar Avenue

TQ27EX

Higher Cadewell Lane

TQ27HA

Veille Lane

TQ27TR

Kittiwake Drive

TQ27AE

Cadewell Crescent

TQ27BR

Lindisfarne Way

TQ27EY

Collaton Road

TQ27FU

Elm Tree Close

TQ27TA

Broomhill Way

TQ14XR

Broomhill Way

TQ27DB

Oak Park Avenue

TQ27DE

Oak Park Close

TQ27DH

Lloyd Avenue

TQ27RF

Redavon Rise

TQ27SH

Bench Tor Close

TQ27TN

Barn Owl Close

TQ28HY

Barton Hill Road

TQ19ZZ

Barton with Watcombe

TQ27DQ

Shiphay Park Road

TQ27LT

Avon Road

TQ27RW

Fowey Avenue

TQ28GY

Orchid Way

TQ27RJ

Fowey Avenue

TQ27SG

Haywain Close

TQ27DL

Summerfield Road

TQ27GT

Lyte Hill Lane

TQ27EE

Marldon Road

TQ27LE

Berkeley Avenue

TQ27SR

Plantation Way

TQ19ET

Broomhill Way

TQ19JN

Broomhill Way

TQ27AA

Cadewell Lane

TQ28LZ

Broom Park

TQ12BQ

Broomhill Way

TQ12ZN

Broomhill Way

TQ27AQ

Newton Road

TQ27LS

Avon Road

TQ28HR

Suncrest Close

TQ28LA

Barton Hill Road

TQ28LY

Barton Hill Road

TQ27RS

Lowley Brook Court

TQ27SW

Heron Way

TQ27GN

Grenadine Close

TQ27GQ

Leeward Lane

TQ27GU

Kingsley Avenue

TQ27JN

Newton Road

TQ27GW

Kingsley Avenue

TQ27JW

Rougemont Avenue

TQ27RG

Exe Hill

TQ27SP

Petrel Close

TQ27BE

Newton Road

TQ27BP

Newton Road

TQ27EZ

Collaton Road

TQ28HX

Beechfield Place

TQ28LP

Erica Drive

TQ19JL

Broomhill Way

TQ27DD

Shiphay Lane

TQ27DW

Summerfield Road

TQ27HJ

Collaton Road

TQ27DU

Shiphay Lane

TQ27GP

Montserrat Rise

TQ27SU

Heron Way

TQ27TL

Shearwater Drive

TQ28GZ

Orchid Way

TQ28HN

Barton Hill Road

TQ19ND

Broomhill Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.