Highest-income areas in Torbay
Of Torbay's 17 neighbourhoods, Chelston, Cockington & Livermead has the highest average household income, £52,232 a year before tax, and Paignton Central the lowest, £32,449. Figures are ONS estimates for April 2022 to March 2023.
Torbay neighbourhoods by household income
| # | Neighbourhood | Total annual income | After housing costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chelston, Cockington & Livermeadaround TQ2 6ED | £52,232 | £34,434 |
| 2 | Shiphay & the Willowsaround TQ2 7JR | £50,330 | £31,571 |
| 3 | Churston & Galmptonaround TQ4 7NQ | £47,871 | £37,674 |
| 4 | Preston & Shortonaround TQ3 1QY | £47,336 | £35,924 |
| 5 | Clifton & Maidenwayaround TQ3 3NY | £45,757 | £33,290 |
| 6 | Blatchcombe & Blagdonaround TQ3 3GD | £44,977 | £29,998 |
| 7 | Higher Brixhamaround TQ5 0BU | £44,560 | £32,061 |
| 8 | Ellacombearound TQ1 1LP | £43,968 | £30,238 |
| 9 | Babbacombe & Plainmooraround TQ1 3PS | £41,715 | £30,957 |
| 10 | Goodrington & Roselandsaround TQ4 5JA | £41,677 | £32,414 |
| 11 | Watcombearound TQ2 8DS | £41,535 | £29,449 |
| 12 | Upton & Helearound TQ1 4AW | £41,010 | £27,982 |
| 13 | Brixham Townaround TQ5 8EU | £40,372 | £32,158 |
| 14 | St Marychurch & Maidencombearound TQ1 4RB | £39,774 | £31,166 |
| 15 | Wellswoodaround TQ1 1HN | £39,267 | £33,771 |
| 16 | Torquay Centralaround TQ2 5RF | £33,290 | £23,040 |
| 17 | Paignton Centralaround TQ4 5EA | £32,449 | £26,597 |
Source: ONS small area income estimates, April 2022 to March 2023. Total annual income is the average household's gross income; after housing costs is net income minus rent or mortgage.
Questions
What is the richest area of Torbay?
By average household income, Chelston, Cockington & Livermead is the highest in Torbay, at £52,232 a year before tax (ONS estimates, April 2022 to March 2023).
Which area of Torbay has the lowest household income?
Paignton Central, at £32,449 a year before tax (ONS estimates, April 2022 to March 2023).