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About

Torbay is a coastal district in South West England, known for its trio of towns: Torquay, Paignton, and Brixham. The area covers around 25 square miles, with a mix of urban and coastal landscapes. Its coastline stretches along the English Channel, featuring sandy beaches, cliffs, and sheltered coves. The district is often referred to as the "English Riviera" due to its mild climate and seaside resorts.

The economy of Torbay relies heavily on tourism, with attractions like the Brixham fishing harbour and the historic Torre Abbey. The area also has a strong maritime heritage, particularly in Brixham, which remains a working fishing port. Inland, the landscape includes parks and green spaces, such as Cockington Country Park. Torbay’s population is around 135,000, with a mix of retirees, families, and seasonal workers. Transport links include the A380 road and rail connections to Exeter and beyond.

Area overview

On average Torbay has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Torbay is £39,688 per year. There are 47 schools in Torbay: 30 primary (0 Outstanding and 26 Good) and 8 secondary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
7.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Torbay Population
139,324
Population density
2,215.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
128,375
92.14%
Other White
4,714
3.38%
Other Asian
1,001
0.72%
Irish
714
0.51%
White and Asian (mixed)
679
0.49%
Total population: 139,324

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
24,663
39.15%
Owns with a mortgage
15,699
24.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
15,195
24.12%
Other social rented
4,664
7.4%
Other forms of private rent
1,572
2.5%
Total households: 62,992

Property prices in Torbay

Based on 1,855 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Torbay area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,756 up to £1,400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Torbay 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 Torbay over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached441£400,000
Flats421£148,000
Semi-Detached426£273,000
Terraced567£230,000

10 years median price trend in Torbay

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

All wards in Torbay

Barton with Watcombe

Churston with Galmpton

Clifton with Maidenway

Cockington with Chelston

Collaton St Mary

Ellacombe

Furzeham with Summercombe

Goodrington with Roselands

King's Ash

Preston

Roundham with Hyde

Shiphay

St Marychurch

St Peter's with St Mary's

Tormohun

Wellswood

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.