Living in Torbay
Torbay is a city in South West (England), United Kingdom, home to 135,247 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 30%, #115 of 388), remote workers (top 36%, #136 of 387), first-time home buyers (top 54%, #204 of 378).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Torbay
- It is right on the coast of the English Channel.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 00 min and sets around 16:13; in late June it sets around 21:29.
How Torbay ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Kingdom. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United Kingdom | In South West (England) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 40 | #312 of 378 | #26 of 28 | Map |
| Low-income household | 58 | #218 of 387 | #10 of 28 | Map |
| Low-income family | 45 | #281 of 378 | #24 of 28 | Map |
| Single parent | 46 | #302 of 378 | #24 of 28 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 58 | #225 of 378 | #24 of 28 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 44 | #293 of 378 | #27 of 28 | Map |
| Early retiree | 56 | #268 of 387 | #23 of 28 | Map |
| Single professional | 49 | #292 of 368 | #23 of 26 | Map |
| Young professional | 53 | #279 of 367 | #22 of 26 | Map |
| DINKS | 50 | #255 of 362 | #23 of 25 | Map |
| Remote worker | 66 | #136 of 387 | #4 of 28 | Map |
| Commuter | 64 | #316 of 368 | #21 of 26 | Map |
| Car-free household | 63 | #282 of 361 | #21 of 25 | Map |
| Student | 34 | #232 of 354 | #21 of 24 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 61 | #204 of 378 | #9 of 28 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 54 | #216 of 388 | #7 of 29 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 53 | #223 of 363 | #20 of 25 | Map |
| Expat professional | 44 | #286 of 387 | #23 of 28 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 32 | #266 of 378 | #27 of 28 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 36 | #300 of 388 | #24 of 29 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 43 | #115 of 388 | #11 of 29 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 37 | #276 of 388 | #25 of 29 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 49 | #215 of 388 | #12 of 29 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 59 | #182 of 388 | #15 of 29 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 63 | #316 of 388 | #25 of 29 | Map |
| Coastal living | 67 | #129 of 209 | #12 of 21 | Map |
| Business owner | 45 | #298 of 388 | #14 of 29 | Map |
| Digital native | 51 | #268 of 368 | #17 of 26 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Teignbridge 11 km
- South Hams 23 km
- Exeter 30 km
- East Devon 31 km
- West Devon 42 km
- Plymouth 42 km
- Mid Devon 47 km
- Torridge 76 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.