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Shiphay & the Willows

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About

Shiphay & the Willows is a residential area in Torbay, located near Torquay town center. The area features a mix of housing, including Victorian and Edwardian homes, as well as more modern developments. It is close to local amenities such as schools, shops, and parks, making it a practical place to live. The Willows Retail Park provides shopping and dining options, while Shiphay Lane offers smaller independent businesses.

The area is well-connected, with easy access to major roads like the A380, linking it to nearby towns and the wider South Devon region. Shiphay Manor Primary School and Torquay Boys' Grammar School serve the local community. Nearby green spaces, including Shiphay Gardens, provide outdoor recreation. The proximity to Torquay’s seafront and attractions adds to the area’s appeal for residents.

Area overview

On average Shiphay & the Willows has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Shiphay & the Willows is £45,300 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).

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

5/10

Social housing

14%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Shiphay & the Willows Population

10,631

Population density

2,558.3 per km²

Demographics

British

9,589

90.22%

Other White

308

2.9%

Other Asian

161

1.51%

Indian

126

1.19%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.6%

Total population: 10,629

Housing

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 140 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 in Shiphay & the Willows area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,750 up to £617,500.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	39	£390,000	£248,125	£340,000	£444,000	£578,400
Flats	8	£132,500	£70,193	£83,825	£150,750	£170,200
Semi-Detached	46	£278,750	£204,750	£229,625	£343,750	£448,250
Terraced	47	£215,000	£146,500	£195,000	£237,500	£287,100

10 years price trend in Shiphay & the Willows

All postcodes in Shiphay & the Willows

TQ27BA

Newton Road

TQ27FN

Darwin Crescent

TQ27HR

Higher Cadewell Lane

TQ27JY

Grosvenor Avenue

TQ27NQ

Otter Close

TQ27RU

Kenton Brook Court

TQ28JU

Kingskerswell Road

TQ28GX

Orchid Way

TQ27FA

Kingskerswell Road

TQ27JG

Higher Edginswell Lane

TQ27SL

Glebeland Way

TQ27SQ

Osprey Drive

TQ27SS

Eaglewood Close

TQ27TU

Condor Drive

TQ19GW

Broomhill Way

TQ19NL

Shiphay & the Willows

TQ27FH

Pengelly Way

TQ27AH

Newton Road

TQ27BG

Lindisfarne Way

TQ27BT

Fair Isle Close

TQ27EF

Marldon Road

TQ27FR

Kingsley Avenue

TQ27HL

Collaton Road

TQ27LA

Grosvenor Avenue

TQ27LJ

Dairy Hill

TQ27LN

Otter Road

TQ27RE

Culvery Green

TQ27TP

Mallard Close

TQ28JH

Barton Hill Road

TQ19JG

Broomhill Way

TQ27BY

Shiphay Lane

TQ27FG

Pengelly Way

TQ27FZ

Shiphay & the Willows

TQ27HT

Nicholson Road

TQ27LZ

Severn Road

TQ27PA

Exe Hill

TQ27SD

Fowey Avenue

TQ28GT

Willowfield

TQ28GR

Orchid Way

TQ28HU

Barton Hill Road

TQ19FE

Shiphay & the Willows

TQ19NF

Shiphay & the Willows

TQ19NQ

Shiphay & the Willows

TQ27GG

Nightjar Close

TQ27BZ

Shiphay Lane

TQ27HP

Banbury Park

TQ28GU

Willowfield

TQ27RP

Glebeland Way

TQ27XA

Nicholson Road

TQ19JH

Broomhill Way

TQ124SU

Kingskerswell Road

TQ27GE

Cayman Close

TQ27JR

Rougemont Avenue

TQ27LB

Grosvenor Close

TQ27SJ

Glebeland Way

TQ27AJ

Newton Road

TQ27DN

Summerfield Road

TQ27EG

Marldon Road

TQ27NH

Yealm Grove

TQ28JE

South Parks Road

TQ28JJ

Barton Hill Road

TQ27LX

Shiphay & the Willows

TQ19JZ

Broomhill Way

TQ27FT

Newton Road

TQ27GA

Lindisfarne Way

TQ27GD

St Kitts Close

TQ27GS

Isaac Grove

TQ27JD

Higher Cadewell Lane

TQ28GS

Willowfield

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All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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