TQ1 1EB is an up-and-coming urban area on Torwood Street, 0.5km from Torwood in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Tormohun ward and the Torbay constituency.
For families considering a move, TQ1 1EB represents a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 58 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 138 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £192k, down 7.5% year-on-year. 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 1EB are sourced from Output Area E00077172 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TORWOOD STREET, TQ1 1EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TORWOOD STREET, TQ1 1EB.
223
58
£ 40,800 /yr
34%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TQ1 1EB spans multiple life stages — average age 58, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £192k. Property prices are trending down 7.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ1 1EB. The average age is 58.0. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 185,000
1 sales · Mean £ 185,000
Flat
£ 200,000
1 sales · Mean £ 200,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TQ1 1EB is above average at 138 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
Ilsham Church of England Academy
All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
41 nearby- Burlington Hotel0.7 km
- Devonshire Hotel Ltd0.6 km
- Hampton by Hilton Torquay0.0 km
- Haytor Hotel0.2 km
- Hotel Balmoral0.7 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Seamus O'Donnells0.3 km
- The Quay Nightclub0.3 km
- Yates Torquay0.1 km
- Within Temptation0.6 km
- Hole in the Wall0.1 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
64 nearby- East in the West0.1 km
- Amici0.0 km
- Bianco's Restaurant0.0 km
- China Tang0.1 km
- Ephesus0.1 km
- + 59 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Co-op Torquay0.0 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Iceland0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Christies1.0 km
- Food0.0 km
- Jia Wang0.7 km
- The Great British Fish & Chip Shop0.3 km
- Best Kebab & Pizza0.0 km
- + 16 more
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Ethiopian Traditions0.8 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Maja Polish Shop0.8 km
- South Devon College0.9 km
- Thai Market0.7 km
- + 25 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Torquay1.5 km
- Torre2.2 km
- Paignton4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Strand Debenhams0.1 km
- Parkhill Road Medical Centre0.1 km
- Parkhill Road Medical Cente0.1 km
- Strand Debenhams0.1 km
- Strand Debenhams0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ11EB · Data under Open Government Licence