TQ1 1AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Old Torwood Road, 0.5km from Torwood in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Wellswood ward and the Torbay constituency.
Day-to-day life in TQ1 1AN has the character of a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. With an average age of 55, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £367k.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ1 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00077161 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD TORWOOD ROAD, TQ1 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD TORWOOD ROAD, TQ1 1AN.
299
55
£ 40,800 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
TQ1 1AN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 55, 52% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ1 1AN. The average age is 54.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 270,000
15 sales · Mean £ 285,033
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TQ1 1AN has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Warberry CofE Academy
Ilsham Church of England Academy
All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School
Ellacombe Church of England Academy
The Spires College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Cafe Creme1.0 km
- Bamboo Bar / The Fat Pizza0.8 km
- Ewings1.0 km
- Hoopers Ltd1.0 km
- Jack's Bar Kitchen1.0 km
- + 28 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Berlin German Doner1.0 km
- Licence 2 Fill1.0 km
- Molly's Ice Cream & Donuts1.0 km
- Subway1.0 km
- Food0.9 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Janes To Go0.9 km
- Naughty but Nice Patisserie0.5 km
- Babbacombe Convenience Store0.1 km
- The Orange Tree Restaurant0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Foundry0.9 km
- Man Fridays1.0 km
- JDs Bar1.0 km
- The Kent's0.4 km
- Yates Torquay1.0 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
26 nearby- Coastal Waters0.6 km
- Gresham Court0.5 km
- Hotel Hudson0.6 km
- Meadfoot Bay Hotel0.8 km
- Tusker Lodge0.6 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-Operative Foodstore0.5 km
- The Co-op Torquay0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Torquay2.3 km
- Torre2.7 km
- Paignton5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Lower Warberry Rd0.1 km
- Lower Warberry Road0.1 km
- Lower Warberry Road0.2 km
- Mount Vernon Higher Erith Road0.2 km
- Lisburne Square0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ11AN · Data under Open Government Licence