If Torbay was a village

If Torbay was a village

Torbay has a population of around 139,500, and remains the most deprived local authority in the Southwest.

Age Breakdown

• 4 would be aged under 5
• 14 would be between 5 and 17
• 16 would be between 40 and 64
• 33 would be between 65 and 74
• 13 would be aged 65
• 14 would be aged over 75

Children's Health and Wellbeing

• A quarter of children aged 5 would have visibly obvious dental decay
• A quarter of 4 & 5 year olds would be overweight or obese
• Almost 1 in 5 school children would have special education needs
• 1 out of every 100 children will need to go into care

Health and Lifestyle

• On average, women will live to age 83, men to age 78
• 3 adults will need hospital treatment each year for alcohol-related health issues
• 11 people live with long-term health conditions or disabilities that limit daily activities
• 16 adults smoke
• 53 adults are overweight or obese
• 12 adults have been diagnosed with depression at some point in their lives

Community and Living

• 27 people live in a deprived neighbourhood and are likely to live eight years fewer than those in wealthier areas
• 11 people live with an unpaid carer
• 3 people do not speak English as their first language
• 3 people identify as LGBTQ+
• 17 households do not have access to a car or other vehicle