TQ1 is a postcode district in Torbay, South West, covering 918 active and 516 retired postcodes.
The largest share of TQ1 (27%) is characterised by a retirement-heavy area, often including sheltered housing or care homes, alongside a working urban area with a mix of terrace houses and flats, mostly families (13%). A further 13% of the district is made up of a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied. This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes TQ1 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in TQ1 are around £293k, down 0.7% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across TQ1 at 248 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 46 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full TQ1 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
TQ1 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the TQ1 postcode area.
33,867
46
£ 33,557 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. TQ1's 58% ownership and 46-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £293k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Abbotskerswell Primary School
Bishopsteignton School
Bovey Tracey Primary School
Denbury Primary School
Ipplepen Primary School
Decoy Primary School
Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School
Stokeinteignhead School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
48 nearby- Aveland House
- Babbacombe Palms Guest House
- Anchorage Hotel
- Avron House
- Babbacombe Hotel
- + 43 more
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- Hollywood Bowl
- E Cig City
- Hanna's Ethiopian Traditions
- Superdrug Stores
- The Bon Bon Shop
- + 51 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Man Fridays
- Babbacombe Inn
- Boots and Laces
- Cary Arms
- Cinnabar
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
90 nearby- Babbacombe Beach Cafe
- Below Decks
- The Living Room
- East in the West
- Amici
- + 85 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Bay Spice Tandoori
- Ben Mei Cantonese Takeaway
- Berlin German Doner
- Best Kebab & Pizza
- Cafe Rio
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Sainsbury's
- Best One Babbacombe
- Iceland
- Lidl
- Tesco
- + 3 more
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Area Profile: TQ1 · Data under Open Government Licence