TQ1 1DU is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.7km from Torquay in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Tormohun ward and the Torbay constituency.
For renters and young professionals, TQ1 1DU offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. By day, the area transitions to a traditional high streets character: traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 77% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (186 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00077120 (shared with 156 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TQ1 1DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TQ1 1DU.
282
36
£ 33,700 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ1 1DU 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
At 77% private renter occupancy, TQ1 1DU is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ1 1DU. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near TQ1 1DU are high at 186 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
72 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
- + 67 more
Restaurant, Cafe
78 nearby- Cottage Cafe0.7 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 Wang0.9 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
- Tesco0.2 km
- Iceland0.4 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 Road0.2 km
- Abbey Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ11DU · Data under Open Government Licence