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About

Shiphay is a residential ward located on the northern edge of Torquay, forming part of the Torbay unitary authority. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, from post-war estates to more modern developments, set around a central local shopping precinct. It is primarily a residential suburb with several schools and community facilities serving its population. The ward includes the grounds of Torbay Hospital, one of the area's largest employers, which shapes much of the local daytime activity.

The landscape is gently sloping, with views south towards Torquay's coastline. A notable local feature is the presence of the historic Cockington Court estate on its southern boundary, with its extensive parkland and craft studios. While largely suburban, the area retains some green spaces and playing fields. Transport links are provided by the main Newton Road, which connects the ward directly to the town centre and the principal route out towards the A38.

Area overview

On average Shiphay has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shiphay is £50,834 per year. There are 5 schools in Shiphay: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). Shiphay is home to around 8,004 people, with a population density of about 2,668.1 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
10.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shiphay Population
8,004
Population density
2,668.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.59(+84%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.37(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.87(+67%)
Shoplifting
8.62(+29%)
Public order
7.87(+19%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,316
91.38%
Other White
154
1.92%
Indian
139
1.74%
Other Asian
129
1.61%
White and Asian (mixed)
46
0.57%
Total population: 8,006

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,749
27.18%
Level 3 (A level)
1,207
18.76%
No qualifications
1,107
17.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,009
15.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
694
10.78%
Total 16+ residents: 6,435

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,274
38.75%
Owns with a mortgage
1,047
31.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
500
15.21%
Other social rented
310
9.43%
Other forms of private rent
79
2.4%
Total households: 3,288

Property prices in Shiphay

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 in Shiphay area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,084 up to £665,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shiphay 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£380,000
Flats1£150,000
Semi-Detached43£300,000
Terraced29£220,000

10 years median price trend in Shiphay

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shiphay.

All postcodes in Shiphay

TQ26DB

Queensway

TQ27RR

Hems Brook Court

TQ27JG

Higher Edginswell Lane

TQ27LN

Dart Avenue

TQ27SJ

Glebeland Way

TQ27EG

Marldon Road

TQ26LF

Nut Bush Lane

TQ26DF

Queensway

TQ26DS

Grenville Avenue

TQ26JZ

Cornacre Road

TQ27JP

Rougemont Avenue

TQ26JN

Drake Avenue

TQ27ED

Shiphay Avenue

TQ26DT

Grenville Avenue

TQ26JU

Courtland Road

TQ27ET

Higher Cadewell Lane

TQ27JS

Cadewell Park Road

TQ27JZ

Grosvenor Avenue

TQ27RD

Culvery Green

TQ27RQ

Culm Close

TQ27LW

Tamar Avenue

TQ27LY

Severn Road

TQ27DY

Shiphay Lane

TQ27DA

Shiphay Lane

TQ27DF

Shiphay Lane

TQ27HE

Crosspark Avenue

TQ27NF

Exe Hill

TQ26JS

Courtland Road

TQ27JU

Cadewell Park Road

TQ26LD

Nut Bush Lane

TQ27FB

Otter Close

TQ27HH

Collaton Road

TQ27JQ

Fernworthy Close

TQ27LU

Avon Road

TQ27NG

Dart Avenue

TQ27RB

Exe Hill

TQ27RH

Burn River Rise

TQ26DL

Raleigh Avenue

TQ26JP

Armada Crescent

TQ27AB

Newton Road

TQ26DQ

Marlowe Close

TQ26DY

Queensway

TQ27BS

Newton Road

TQ27JJ

Hameldown Close

TQ27JX

Grosvenor Avenue

TQ27AL

Newton Road

TQ27NE

Torridge Avenue

TQ26DG

Queensway Close

TQ27EA

Shiphay Avenue

TQ27JB

Collaton Road

TQ27JE

Edginswell Lane

TQ27RY

Brim Brook Court

TQ26JW

Upper Cockington Lane

TQ27ER

Cadewell Lane

TQ27HF

Birch Walk

TQ27ND

Tavy Avenue

TQ27RN

Walkham Rise

TQ27AF

Littlefield Close

TQ27HW

Water Lane

TQ27RT

Weaver Court

TQ26JR

Courtland Road

TQ26LE

Nut Bush Lane

TQ27JT

Cadewell Park Road

TQ26DE

Queensway

TQ27FD

Hameldown Close

TQ27HG

Larch Walk

TQ27HQ

Fir Walk

TQ26JJ

Frobisher Green

TQ26JY

Cornacre Close

TQ27HN

Banbury Park

TQ27RA

Exe Hill

TQ27HS

Higher Cadewell Lane

TQ27BX

Shiphay Lane

TQ27DG

Shiphay Park Road

TQ27FF

Oak View Close

TQ27LL

Stanbury Road

TQ27RL

Huntacott Way

TQ27AD

Newton Road

TQ27DP

Shiphay Lane

TQ27JA

Edginswell Close

TQ27JF

Edginswell Lane

TQ27RX

Chinkwell Rise

TQ27LR

Torridge Avenue

TQ27NB

Torridge Avenue

TQ27DX

Shiphay Lane

TQ27HD

Wallace Avenue

TQ27NA

Plym Close

TQ27RZ

Fowey Avenue

TQ26DU

Davis Avenue

TQ27EQ

Marldon Road

TQ27HB

Maple Walk

TQ27AG

Cadewell Lane

TQ27EU

Higher Cadewell Lane

TQ27SA

Helmdon Rise

TQ27SE

Falmouth Close

TQ27LP

Tamar Avenue

TQ26DN

Raleigh Avenue

TQ27EL

Shiphay Manor Drive

TQ27EX

Higher Cadewell Lane

TQ27HA

Veille Lane

Data Sources

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