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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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 2 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

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£310
Sales (last 12 months)154
Typical range (middle 50%)£205K – £320K

Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £310 per square foot) in Shiphay & the Willows area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £620,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shiphay & the Willows over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£345,000£308
Semi-Detached50£270,000£321
Terraced59£216,000£310
Flats12£118,000£225

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shiphay & the Willows

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shiphay & the Willows.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£270,000£91,000£189,750£170,000
2017£322,000£120,000£210,000£175,000
2018£285,000£92,500£238,950£184,500
2019£275,000£142,000£216,000£180,000
2020£301,500£135,000£225,000£185,750
2021£350,000£117,000£250,000£190,000
2022£387,500£160,000£300,000£234,500
2023£430,000£164,500£267,250£230,000
2024£390,000£134,000£300,000£230,000
2025£372,500£150,000£271,750£218,750
2026£337,000£101,000£270,000£205,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shiphay & the Willows.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shiphay & the Willows.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£240£157£250£241
2017£242£213£230£240
2018£257£180£250£242
2019£247£208£245£216
2020£269£214£248£285
2021£298£219£282£283
2022£331£251£329£336
2023£341£237£316£314
2024£321£241£312£316
2025£303£249£320£313
2026£315£218£323£305
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shiphay & the Willows.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shiphay & the Willows in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Torbay district.

Band A£1,647
Band B£1,921
Band C£2,196
Band D£2,470
Band E£3,019
Band F£3,568
Band G£4,117
Band H£4,941

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.