TQ1 1AL is an up-and-coming urban area on Braddons Hill Road East, 0.5km from Torwood in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Wellswood ward and the Torbay constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Average age 55 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (141 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ1 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00077160 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRADDONS HILL ROAD EAST, TQ1 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRADDONS HILL ROAD EAST, TQ1 1AL.
200
55
£ 40,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ1 1AL 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
No single demographic signal dominates TQ1 1AL — age 55, 58% ownership, 40% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ1 1AL. The average age is 55.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near TQ1 1AL are high at 141 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
Ellacombe Church of England Academy
All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School
Ilsham Church of England Academy
The Spires College
Upton St James CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Baker Maker0.4 km
- DJD's Fresh Fruits0.6 km
- No 40.6 km
- Poundstretcher0.6 km
- The Cheese Pantry & Forum Deli0.6 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
46 nearby- Ashley Court Hotel0.9 km
- Barclay Court Guest House0.8 km
- Belgrave Beefeater & Premier Inn0.9 km
- Hotel Cimon0.9 km
- Lindum Lodge0.9 km
- + 41 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Green Ginger0.3 km
- Harvester0.6 km
- Old Skools Cafe and Bar0.6 km
- Revolution0.3 km
- Soho0.4 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
68 nearby- Aroma Grill0.3 km
- Brody's Breakfast Bistro0.8 km
- Cafe Creme0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- + 63 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- KFC0.3 km
- Berlin German Doner0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Gelato Quay0.4 km
- Licence 2 Fill0.3 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Co-op Torquay0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Iceland0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Torquay1.6 km
- Torre2.0 km
- Paignton4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Bingfield Close0.3 km
- Ten Pin Bowling Alley0.3 km
- Ten Pin Bowling Alley0.3 km
- Strand Debenhams0.3 km
- Fleet Street 60.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ11AL · Data under Open Government Licence