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St Marychurch

England / South West / Torbay / St Marychurch

About

St Marychurch is a ward located in the northern part of Torbay, Devon. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including Victorian terraces, semi-detached homes, and modern developments. It sits on higher ground, offering views over Torbay and the surrounding coastline. The ward includes the historic St Marychurch village centre, which has retained some of its traditional character with local shops and services.

The area is close to natural attractions such as Babbacombe Downs and the South West Coast Path. Public transport links connect St Marychurch to Torquay and other parts of Torbay. The ward has a mix of green spaces, including parks and gardens, alongside its urban layout. Schools, healthcare facilities, and community amenities serve the local population, making it a functional residential area within the wider Torbay region.

Area overview

On average St Marychurch has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in St Marychurch is £38,864 per year. There are 7 schools in St Marychurch: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
5.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Marychurch Population
12,546
Population density
2,248.6 per km²

Demographics

British
11,587
92.37%
Other White
409
3.26%
Other Asian
89
0.71%
Irish
67
0.53%
Other
56
0.45%
Total population: 12,544

Housing

Owns outright
2,259
39.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,527
26.78%
Owns with a mortgage
1,385
24.29%
Other social rented
313
5.49%
Other forms of private rent
162
2.84%
Total households: 5,703

Property prices in St Marychurch

Based on 187 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in St Marychurch area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £910,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£345,000
Flats67£153,500
Semi-Detached28£287,500
Terraced79£246,000

10 years price trend in St Marychurch

All postcodes in St Marychurch

TQ14PH

Byron Road

TQ14PR

Fore Street

TQ14RP

St Marychurch & Maidencombe

TQ14SU

Rock House Lane

TQ13HL

St Marychurch Road

TQ13NF

Churchway

TQ13QD

Springfield Road

TQ13QF

St Paul's Road

TQ13ST

Babbacombe Road

TQ13SZ

Babbacombe Road

TQ14PT

Hampton Lane

TQ28DZ

Winstone Avenue
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Data Sources

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