Torbay
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Torbay, in Devon, is a coastal area known as the English Riviera, including the towns of Torquay, Paignton, and Brixham. Torquay is famed for its palm-lined seafront and marina, Paignton for its sandy beaches and zoo, and Brixham for its fishing harbour and maritime history. The South West Coast Path links all three, offering stunning sea views and hidden coves.
Wards in Torbay
Torbay is divided into 11 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Barton with Watcombe
- Clifton with Maidenway
- Cockington with Chelston
- Ellacombe
- Goodrington with Roselands
- Preston
- Roundham with Hyde
- Shiphay
- St Marychurch
- Tormohun
- Wellswood
Torbay is a constituency that covers these wards in Torbay.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 18,865 | 18.09% | 1,095,190 | 19.00% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,437 | 6.17% | 469,949 | 8.15% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 11,322 | 10.85% | 691,220 | 11.99% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 17,469 | 16.75% | 1,028,221 | 17.84% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 23,043 | 22.09% | 1,179,220 | 20.46% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 27,167 | 26.05% | 1,301,081 | 22.57% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 95,078 | 91.07% | 87.84% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 4,169 | 3.99% | 4.52% | 6.15% |
| Other Asian | 889 | 0.85% | 0.77% | 1.63% |
| Irish | 554 | 0.53% | 0.56% | 0.85% |
| White and Asian | 552 | 0.53% | 0.61% | 0.82% |
| Indian | 462 | 0.44% | 1.03% | 3.13% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 425 | 0.41% | 0.53% | 0.78% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 425 | 0.41% | 0.58% | 0.86% |
| Any other ethnic group | 405 | 0.39% | 0.67% | 1.55% |
| Chinese | 379 | 0.36% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| African | 232 | 0.22% | 0.76% | 2.50% |
| White and Black African | 219 | 0.21% | 0.27% | 0.42% |
| Pakistani | 140 | 0.13% | 0.31% | 2.66% |
| Arab | 111 | 0.11% | 0.18% | 0.56% |
| Bangladeshi | 109 | 0.10% | 0.21% | 1.08% |
| Caribbean | 106 | 0.10% | 0.30% | 1.05% |
| Roma | 76 | 0.07% | 0.10% | 0.17% |
| Other Black | 39 | 0.04% | 0.16% | 0.50% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 36 | 0.03% | 0.11% | 0.11% |