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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

TQ27HR

Higher Cadewell Lane

TQ27NQ

Otter Road

TQ27RU

Kenton Brook Court

TQ28GX

Orchid Way

TQ27DJ

Shiphay Park Road

TQ27LD

Berkeley Rise

TQ27BA

Newton Road

TQ27FN

Darwin Crescent

TQ27JY

Grosvenor Avenue

TQ28JU

Kingskerswell Road

TQ27FA

Kingskerswell Road

TQ27SL

Glebeland Way

TQ27SS

Eaglewood Close

TQ27SQ

Osprey Drive

TQ27TU

Condor Drive

TQ27AH

Newton Road

TQ27BG

Lindisfarne Way

TQ27BT

Fair Isle Close

TQ27EF

Marldon Road

TQ27FR

Kingsley Avenue

TQ27HL

Collaton Road

TQ27LJ

Dairy Hill

TQ27TP

Shearwater Drive

TQ28JH

Barton Hill Road

TQ19GW

Broomhill Way

TQ27FH

Pengelly Way

TQ27LA

Grosvenor Avenue

TQ27RE

Fowey Avenue

TQ25WU

Barton with Watcombe

TQ27FZ

Martinique Gardens

TQ27PA

Exe Hill

TQ28GR

Orchid Way

TQ19JG

Broomhill Way

TQ27BY

Shiphay Lane

TQ27HT

Nicholson Road

TQ27LZ

Severn Road

TQ27SD

Fowey Avenue

TQ28GT

Willowfield Road

TQ28HU

Beechfield Avenue

TQ19FE

Barton with Watcombe

TQ19NF

Barton with Watcombe

TQ27BZ

Shiphay Lane

TQ27XA

Nicholson Road

TQ19NQ

Barton with Watcombe

TQ27GG

Nightjar Close

TQ27HP

Cadewell Lane

TQ27RP

Glebeland Way

TQ28GU

Willowfield Road

TQ124SU

Kingskerswell Road

TQ19JH

Broomhill Way

TQ27GE

Cayman Close

TQ27LB

Grosvenor Close

TQ27JR

Rougemont Avenue

TQ27AJ

Newton Road

TQ27NH

Yealm Grove

TQ28JE

South Parks Road

TQ27DN

Summerfield Road

TQ28JJ

Barton Hill Road

TQ19JZ

Broomhill Way

TQ27FT

Newton Road

TQ27GA

Windward Road

TQ27GD

St Kitts Close

TQ27GS

Isaac Grove

TQ27JD

Higher Cadewell Lane

TQ27LX

Meavy Avenue

TQ28GS

Willowfield Road

TQ27FY

Edginswell Lane

Data Sources

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