TQ1 1BB is an up-and-coming urban area on Fleet Street, 0.7km from Torquay in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Tormohun ward and the Torbay constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (147 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £100k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00076894 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FLEET STREET, TQ1 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FLEET STREET, TQ1 1BB.
269
39
£ 33,700 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ1 1BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
The IMD places TQ1 1BB among England's most economically pressured postcodes — 10% unemployment; council investment and regeneration schemes are active or planned. High crime co-occurs with deprivation here — buyers and tenants should review street-level data.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ1 1BB. The average age is 39.0. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 100,000
2 sales · Mean £ 100,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near TQ1 1BB are high at 147 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
Ellacombe Church of England Academy
Warberry CofE Academy
All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School
Upton St James CofE Primary School
The Spires College
Cockington Primary School
Ilsham Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Buzz Bingo0.5 km
- Oriental Hut0.6 km
- Sushi Bar0.7 km
- The Patchwork House Womens Centre CIC0.9 km
- Ethiopian Traditions0.4 km
- + 37 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
77 nearby- Ascot House Hotel0.8 km
- Brampton Court Residence0.4 km
- Court Prior Hotel0.4 km
- Daish's Abbey Lawn0.8 km
- Devon Court Hotel0.6 km
- + 72 more
Restaurant, Cafe
78 nearby- Cottage Cafe0.6 km
- Extreme Chocolate0.9 km
- Galaxy TQ0.9 km
- Pier Point0.5 km
- Play Cafe0.9 km
- + 73 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Pappas Takeaway1.0 km
- Christies0.6 km
- Food0.5 km
- Jia Wang1.0 km
- The Great British Fish & Chip Shop0.6 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Seamus O'Donnells0.6 km
- The Quay Nightclub0.6 km
- Yates Torquay0.4 km
- Within Temptation0.2 km
- Hole in the Wall0.5 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Co-op Torquay0.5 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Iceland0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Torquay1.3 km
- Torre1.7 km
- Paignton4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Fleet Street Roundabout0.0 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Abbey Road0.1 km
- Abbey Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ11BB · Data under Open Government Licence