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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
61.97(+86%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.37(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.24(+58%)
Shoplifting
7.75(+17%)
Public order
7.25(+11%)
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 96 recent sales, the median property price is £276,750 in Shiphay area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £620,000.

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
Semi-Detached38£287,500
Detached24£372,000
Flats4£125,500
Terraced30£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

TQ27JA

Edginswell Close

TQ27AG

Cadewell Lane

TQ27RP

Glebeland Way

TQ27LP

Tamar Avenue

TQ26LD

Nut Bush Lane

TQ27SL

Glebeland Way

TQ27EU

Higher Cadewell Lane

TQ27SG

Haywain Close

TQ27LU

Avon Road

TQ26JH

Frobisher Green

TQ26DE

Queensway

TQ27ET

Higher Cadewell Lane

TQ27SA

Helmdon Rise

TQ27BS

Newton Road

TQ27EG

Marldon Road

TQ27ED

Shiphay Avenue

TQ26JR

Courtland Road

TQ26DG

Queensway Close

TQ27LL

Stanbury Road

TQ27RY

Brim Brook Court

TQ27RT

Weaver Court

TQ27HJ

Collaton Road

TQ27FB

Otter Close

TQ26JZ

Cornacre Road

TQ27JD

Higher Cadewell Lane

TQ27FD

Hameldown Close

TQ26JW

Upper Cockington Lane

TQ27BA

Newton Road

TQ27NE

Torridge Avenue

TQ27EL

Shiphay Manor Drive

TQ27HH

Collaton Road

TQ27HP

Cadewell Lane

TQ27RE

Fowey Avenue

TQ27DN

Summerfield Road

TQ27AJ

Newton Road

TQ27HS

Higher Cadewell Lane

TQ27RR

Hems Brook Court

TQ27EH

Marldon Road

TQ27DX

Shiphay Lane

TQ27SD

Fowey Avenue

TQ27AE

Cadewell Crescent

TQ27LA

Grosvenor Avenue

TQ27JW

Rougemont Avenue

TQ26JY

Cornacre Close

TQ27RX

Chinkwell Rise

TQ26DF

Queensway

TQ27LT

Avon Road

TQ27LJ

Dairy Hill

TQ27LN

Dart Avenue

TQ26JX

Burleigh Road

TQ27JS

Cadewell Park Road

TQ27JG

Higher Edginswell Lane

TQ26JP

Armada Crescent

TQ26EP

Sherwell Valley Road

TQ27NQ

Otter Road

TQ26DY

Queensway

TQ27FF

Oak View Close

TQ27EE

Marldon Road

TQ27DW

Summerfield Road

TQ26DR

Howard Close

TQ26DJ

Heywood Close

TQ27AQ

Newton Road

TQ27AF

Littlefield Close

TQ26JS

Courtland Road

TQ27AL

Newton Road

TQ27BZ

Shiphay Lane

TQ26DQ

Marlowe Close

TQ27HN

Banbury Park

TQ27EY

Collaton Road

TQ27NB

Torridge Avenue

TQ26JT

Ferndale Road

TQ27HR

Higher Cadewell Lane

TQ27JN

Newton Road

TQ26DD

Fletcher Close

TQ27RF

Redavon Rise

TQ27RW

Fowey Avenue

TQ27LR

Torridge Avenue

TQ27DL

Summerfield Road

TQ27NH

Yealm Grove

TQ27SE

Falmouth Close

TQ26LA

Upper Cockington Lane

TQ27NG

Dart Avenue

TQ27LB

Grosvenor Close

TQ26DN

Raleigh Avenue

TQ26DH

Queensway Crescent

TQ27HB

Maple Walk

TQ27PA

Exe Hill

TQ27NF

Exe Hill

TQ27HG

Larch Walk

TQ27HE

Crosspark Avenue

TQ27EA

Shiphay Avenue

TQ27HA

Veille Lane

TQ27JZ

Grosvenor Avenue

TQ27RZ

Fowey Avenue

TQ27RQ

Culm Close

TQ27JJ

Hameldown Close

TQ27DJ

Shiphay Park Road

TQ27JX

Grosvenor Avenue

TQ27RL

Huntacott Way

TQ27LD

Berkeley Rise

Data Sources

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