TQ1 1EH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Torwood Close, 0.1km from Torwood in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Tormohun ward and the Torbay constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £650k. 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 1EH are sourced from Output Area E00077167 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TORWOOD CLOSE, TQ1 1EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TORWOOD CLOSE, TQ1 1EH.
359
49
£ 40,800 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ1 1EH 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. TQ1 1EH's low deprivation rank, 63% ownership, and £650k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £650k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ1 1EH. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 500,000
2 sales · Mean £ 500,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TQ1 1EH is moderate at 72 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
Ilsham Church of England Academy
All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School
Ellacombe Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Baker Maker0.8 km
- Naughty but Nice Patisserie1.0 km
- Janes To Go0.5 km
- Eastern Groceries and Butcher0.9 km
- Mama's Dessert Kitchen0.7 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
31 nearby- The Maycliffe Hotel0.9 km
- Burlington Hotel0.4 km
- Devonshire Hotel Ltd0.4 km
- Hampton by Hilton Torquay0.4 km
- Haytor Hotel0.2 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Green Ginger0.6 km
- Harvester0.6 km
- Revolution0.6 km
- Soho0.6 km
- The Kent's0.9 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
51 nearby- Aroma Grill0.7 km
- Cafe Creme0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Nings Thai0.9 km
- Richie Indian Restaurant and Takeaway0.7 km
- + 46 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- KFC0.7 km
- Berlin German Doner0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Gelato Quay0.6 km
- Licence 2 Fill0.6 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-op Torquay0.4 km
- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Torquay1.9 km
- Torre2.5 km
- Paignton4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Lincombe Hall Hotel0.2 km
- Museum0.2 km
- Museum0.2 km
- Lincombe Hall Hotel0.2 km
- Higher Woodfield Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ11EH · Data under Open Government Licence