Area360 logo

Find postcode

St Marychurch

Interactive map displaying St Marychurch

About

St Marychurch ward lies on the northern edge of Torbay, forming a distinct urban area above the coastal resort of Torquay. The topography is notably hilly, with residential streets offering elevated views across the bay. Its centre is focused around the historic St Marychurch parish church and the adjacent pedestrianised Fore Street, which serves as the main local shopping area. The ward is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing from different periods, and includes several parks and green spaces.

The area is home to the Babbacombe Model Village, a detailed miniature landscape that has been a local attraction for decades. Nearby, the Babbacombe Cliff Railway provides a steep, historic link down to the secluded Babbacombe Beach. The ward's community is served by local schools and amenities, maintaining a separate identity from the busier seafront areas below while remaining an integral part of the wider Torbay authority.

Area overview

On average St Marychurch has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Marychurch is £40,679 per year. There are 7 schools in St Marychurch: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). St Marychurch is home to around 12,546 people, with a population density of about 2,248.6 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
5.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.68(+31%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.39(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.25(+43%)
Other theft
7.01(+25%)
Shoplifting
5.1(-23%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,546
24.09%
No qualifications
2,264
21.43%
Level 3 (A level)
1,793
16.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,612
15.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,261
11.93%
Total 16+ residents: 10,567

Housing

Housing tenure

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 184 recent sales, the median property price is £226,000 in St Marychurch area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Marychurch 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 St Marychurch over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced71£230,000
Semi-Detached28£290,000
Flats68£155,000
Detached17£380,000

10 years median price trend in St Marychurch

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

All postcodes in St Marychurch

TQ14SL

Teignmouth Road

TQ14FY

St Margarets Close

TQ13LP

Babbacombe Downs Road

TQ14RS

Teignmouth Road

TQ13NL

Cary Park

TQ14LF

Empire Road

TQ14PH

Byron Road

TQ13SX

Babbacombe Road

TQ14JW

Haslam Road

TQ14TY

Greenway Road

Data Sources

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