Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

MUSEUM ROAD, TQ1 1DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MUSEUM ROAD, TQ1 1DW.

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Population

359

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 40,800 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: TQ1 1DW 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.

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1/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. TQ1 1DW's 63% ownership and 49-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £202k.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TQ1 1DW is an up-and-coming urban area on Museum Road, 0.4km from Torwood in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Tormohun ward and the Torbay constituency.

For families considering a move, TQ1 1DW represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 137 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £202k. 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 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00077167 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ1 1DW. 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

White / British91.5%
Asian / British Asian4.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 152,500

13 sales · Mean £ 164,653

Semi-Detached

£ 245,000

4 sales · Mean £ 244,500

Terraced

£ 259,950

7 sales · Mean £ 261,850

Detached

£ 422,500

2 sales · Mean £ 422,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around TQ1 1DW is above average at 137 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.

Violence and sexual offences299
Anti-social behaviour121
Shoplifting103
Criminal damage and arson49
Other theft48

school Local Schools

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Warberry CofE Academy

Good465 pupils0.7 km
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Ellacombe Church of England Academy

Good399 pupils1.1 km
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Ilsham Church of England Academy

Good179 pupils1.2 km
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All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School

Good193 pupils1.3 km
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The Spires College

Good1109 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Baker Maker0.5 km
  • DJD's Fresh Fruits0.8 km
  • No 40.7 km
  • Poundstretcher0.8 km
  • The Cheese Pantry & Forum Deli0.8 km
  • + 25 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

37 nearby
  • Barclay Court Guest House0.9 km
  • The Maycliffe Hotel0.6 km
  • Burlington Hotel0.5 km
  • Devonshire Hotel Ltd0.6 km
  • Hampton by Hilton Torquay0.2 km
  • + 32 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Green Ginger0.4 km
  • Harvester0.6 km
  • Old Skools Cafe and Bar0.7 km
  • Revolution0.4 km
  • Soho0.4 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

65 nearby
  • Aroma Grill0.4 km
  • Brody's Breakfast Bistro0.9 km
  • Cafe Creme0.3 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • + 60 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • KFC0.4 km
  • Berlin German Doner0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Gelato Quay0.4 km
  • Licence 2 Fill0.3 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Co-op Torquay0.2 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Tesco0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Torquay1.7 km
  • Torre2.2 km
  • Paignton4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Ten Pin Bowling Alley0.1 km
  • Ten Pin Bowling Alley0.1 km
  • Museum0.2 km
  • Museum0.2 km
  • Parkhill Road Medical Centre0.2 km