TQ1 1AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Torwood Gardens Road, 0.2km from Torwood in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Tormohun ward and the Torbay constituency.
For families considering a move, TQ1 1AH represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £162k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 7.3% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ1 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00077167 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TORWOOD GARDENS ROAD, TQ1 1AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TORWOOD GARDENS ROAD, TQ1 1AH.
359
49
£ 40,800 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ1 1AH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
TQ1 1AH is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 49 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 7.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ1 1AH. The average age is 49.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 155,000
7 sales · Mean £ 151,185
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TQ1 1AH is above average at 90 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Warberry CofE Academy
Ilsham Church of England Academy
Ellacombe Church of England Academy
All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Baker Maker0.7 km
- DJD's Fresh Fruits1.0 km
- No 40.9 km
- Poundstretcher1.0 km
- The Cheese Pantry & Forum Deli1.0 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
31 nearby- The Maycliffe Hotel0.8 km
- Burlington Hotel0.5 km
- Devonshire Hotel Ltd0.4 km
- Hampton by Hilton Torquay0.3 km
- Haytor Hotel0.1 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Green Ginger0.5 km
- Harvester0.6 km
- Old Skools Cafe and Bar0.9 km
- Revolution0.5 km
- Soho0.5 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- Aroma Grill0.6 km
- Cafe Creme0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Meat 590.9 km
- Nings Thai0.8 km
- + 48 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- KFC0.6 km
- Berlin German Doner0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Gelato Quay0.5 km
- Licence 2 Fill0.5 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-op Torquay0.3 km
- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Torquay1.8 km
- Torre2.4 km
- Paignton4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Ten Pin Bowling Alley0.1 km
- Ten Pin Bowling Alley0.1 km
- Lincombe Hall Hotel0.1 km
- Museum0.1 km
- Museum0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ11AH · Data under Open Government Licence