Categories in Torquay
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Torquay
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 499 | 46 years |
| Shopping other | 384 | 26 years |
| Shopping | 376 | 24 years |
| Restaurants | 362 | 21 years |
| Corporate management | 268 | 24 years |
| Real estate | 227 | 32 years |
| Health and medical | 187 | 22 years |
| General contractors | 174 | 21 years |
| Construction of buildings | 170 | 29 years |
| Beauty salons | 155 | 15 years |
| Other construction | 155 | 24 years |
| Car repair | 149 | 20 years |
| Hotels and motels | 146 | 33 years |
| Hairdressers | 143 | 22 years |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 137 | 40 years |
Torquay Facts
| Area | 27.8 km² |
| Population | 67,048 |
| Male Population | 32,627 (48.7%) |
| Female Population | 34,421 (51.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -10.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -1.5% |
| Median Age | 45.1 years (Male: 43.9, Female: 46.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $36,890 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 1803 |
| Neighborhoods | Town Centre, Torquay, Cockington Village, Maidencombe, Wellswood, Torquay |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 50.46384, -3.51434 |
| Postal Codes | TQ1, TQ12, TQ2, TQ3 |
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Torquay Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 74,965 | 70,056 | 68,044 | 68,069 | 67,048 | 67,452 | 67,770 |
| Population Density | 2,695.4 / km² | 2,518.9 / km² | 2,446.5 / km² | 2,447.4 / km² | 2,410.7 / km² | 2,425.2 / km² | 2,436.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridTorquay Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 1.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torquay | -10.6% | -4.3% | -1.5% |
| United Kingdom | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Torquay Median Age
Median Age: 45.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torquay | 45.1 yrs | 46.2 yrs | 43.9 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Torquay Population Density
Population Density: 2,411 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torquay | 67,048 | 27.8 km² | 2,411 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Torquay Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Torquay
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Torquay
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Torquay
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Torquay
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Torquay Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $25,949 | $27,658 | $31,947 | $35,815 | $34,825 | $36,593 | $32,524 | $36,890 |
| Total GDP | $879.9M | $942.2M | $1.1B | $1.2B | $1.2B | $1.3B | $1.2B | $1.3B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Torquay CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torquay | 805,061 tn | 12.01 tn | 28,946 tons/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Torquay CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 805,061 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 12.01 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 28,946 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24/05 | 2:32 PM | 3.6 | 81.3 km | 11,900 m | English Channel | usgs.gov |
| 1/29/04 | 8:23 PM | 3.7 | 79.1 km | 6,500 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/29/04 | 10:56 AM | 3.6 | 79.1 km | 6,500 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/29/04 | 10:56 AM | 3.3 | 79.1 km | 6,500 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/16/97 | 12:19 AM | 3.2 | 3.8 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 8/17/95 | 4:01 PM | 3.6 | 56.9 km | 10,000 m | English Channel | usgs.gov |
| 1/1/94 | 3:17 AM | 3.6 | 92.3 km | 10,000 m | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 9/23/92 | 10:47 AM | 3.3 | 50.7 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 4/3/84 | 2:27 PM | 3.8 | 63.1 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Torquay
/tɔːrˈkiː/ is a seaside town in Devon, England, part of the unitary authority area of Torbay. It lies 18 miles (29 km) south of the county town of Exeter and 28 miles (45 km) east-north-east of Plymouth, on the north of Tor Bay, adjoining the neigh..
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