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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

TQ27FU

Elm Tree Close

TQ14XR

Broomhill Way

TQ27EQ

Marldon Road

TQ28GQ

Willowfield Road

TQ27HB

Maple Walk

TQ27SP

Petrel Close

TQ28LA

Barton Hill Road

TQ27DH

Lloyd Avenue

TQ27TA

Broomhill Way

TQ28HT

Barton Hill Road

TQ27HT

Nicholson Road

TQ27TD

Nicholson Road

TQ27RE

Fowey Avenue

TQ28GR

Orchid Way

TQ27SH

Bench Tor Close

TQ19NA

Broomhill Way

TQ19NF

Barton with Watcombe

TQ28JT

Kingskerswell Road

TQ124SU

Kingskerswell Road

TQ27HJ

Collaton Road

TQ27BU

Arran Close

TQ27TR

Kittiwake Drive

TQ19JH

Broomhill Way

TQ27BE

Newton Road

TQ27DD

Shiphay Lane

TQ27RR

Hems Brook Court

TQ27NA

Plym Close

TQ27JR

Rougemont Avenue

TQ27GP

Montserrat Rise

TQ27SR

Plantation Way

TQ27SQ

Osprey Drive

TQ27JA

Edginswell Close

TQ27HP

Cadewell Lane

TQ27DA

Shiphay Lane

TQ27HG

Larch Walk

TQ27JE

Edginswell Lane

TQ28HS

Barton Hill Road

TQ28LY

Barton Hill Road

TQ27TF

Kingfisher Close

TQ27NG

Dart Avenue

TQ27GL

Pitcairn Crescent

TQ27HF

Birch Walk

TQ27FJ

Pengelly Way

TQ19JG

Broomhill Way

TQ27BR

Lindisfarne Way

TQ28JG

Barton Hill Way

TQ28JY

Kingskerswell Road

TQ27HA

Veille Lane

TQ27RX

Chinkwell Rise

TQ27FA

Kingskerswell Road

TQ27JW

Rougemont Avenue

TQ27GY

Explorer Walk

TQ27GW

Kingsley Avenue

TQ28GS

Willowfield Road

TQ27JQ

Fernworthy Close

TQ28HU

Beechfield Avenue

TQ28JJ

Barton Hill Road

TQ27LA

Grosvenor Avenue

TQ27GU

Kingsley Avenue

TQ28HR

Suncrest Close

TQ27LP

Tamar Avenue

TQ27DU

Shiphay Lane

TQ27AP

Broomhill Way

TQ27FH

Pengelly Way

TQ28JH

Barton Hill Road

TQ28HY

Barton Hill Road

TQ27FE

Kingsley Avenue

Data Sources

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