TQ1 1ED 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.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 58 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (166 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 1ED are sourced from Output Area E00077172 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TORWOOD STREET, TQ1 1ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TORWOOD STREET, TQ1 1ED.
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
No single demographic signal dominates TQ1 1ED — age 58, 64% ownership, 34% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ1 1ED. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near TQ1 1ED are high at 166 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
39 nearby- Burlington Hotel0.7 km
- Devonshire Hotel Ltd0.5 km
- Hampton by Hilton Torquay0.0 km
- Haytor Hotel0.2 km
- Hotel Balmoral0.7 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Seamus O'Donnells0.2 km
- The Quay Nightclub0.2 km
- Yates Torquay0.2 km
- Within Temptation0.7 km
- Hole in the Wall0.1 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
63 nearby- East in the West0.1 km
- Amici0.0 km
- Bianco's Restaurant0.0 km
- China Tang0.1 km
- Ephesus0.1 km
- + 58 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Co-op Torquay0.0 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Iceland0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Food0.0 km
- Jia Wang0.7 km
- The Great British Fish & Chip Shop0.2 km
- Best Kebab & Pizza0.0 km
- Cookie Well Does Coffee0.9 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Ethiopian Traditions0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Maja Polish Shop0.8 km
- South Devon College1.0 km
- Thai Market0.8 km
- + 25 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Torquay1.5 km
- Torre2.2 km
- Paignton4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Strand Debenhams0.0 km
- Parkhill Road Medical Cente0.0 km
- Parkhill Road Medical Centre0.1 km
- Meadfoot Lane0.1 km
- Strand Debenhams0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ11ED · Data under Open Government Licence