Towns and cities in Borough of Torbay by population
All 4 populated places in Borough of Torbay, ranked by current population. The largest is Paignton, with 67,520 people.
Every place in Borough of Torbay, ranked
Do not add these figures together to get Borough of Torbay's population. Settlement boundaries overlap, so the rows below sum to more than the area actually holds: 159,601 against an official 140,126. The ONS figure above is the one to quote. Why figures differ.
| # | Place | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paignton | 67,520 |
| 2 | Torquay | 65,388 |
| 3 | Brixham | 16,693 |
| 4 | Cockington | 10,000 |
Common questions
What is the population of Borough of Torbay?
140,126, on the ONS mid-2024 estimate for Torbay. The individual towns listed on this page sum to more than that, because settlement boundaries overlap; the ONS figure is the one to quote for the area as a whole.
What is the largest town in Borough of Torbay?
Paignton, with 67,520 residents on current figures. This page ranks all 4 recorded places in Borough of Torbay by population, each linking to its own page with sources and, where held, a 2005 comparison.