TQ1 1EQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Torwood Gardens Road, 0.1km from Torwood in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Wellswood ward and the Torbay constituency.
For renters and young professionals, TQ1 1EQ 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. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £236k, down 10.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ1 1EQ are sourced from Output Area E00077164 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TORWOOD GARDENS ROAD, TQ1 1EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TORWOOD GARDENS ROAD, TQ1 1EQ.
310
47
£ 40,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ1 1EQ 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
TQ1 1EQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 44% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 10.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ1 1EQ. The average age is 47.1. 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: 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
£ 197,250
26 sales · Mean £ 205,130
Detached
£ 387,500
2 sales · Mean £ 387,500
Terraced
£ 162,500
1 sales · Mean £ 162,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TQ1 1EQ has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
- Janes To Go0.6 km
- Eastern Groceries and Butcher0.9 km
- Mama's Dessert Kitchen0.8 km
- Marina Gifts0.7 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
31 nearby- The Maycliffe Hotel1.0 km
- Coastal Waters0.3 km
- Gresham Court0.2 km
- Hotel Hudson0.2 km
- Meadfoot Bay Hotel0.5 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Green Ginger0.7 km
- Harvester0.8 km
- Revolution0.7 km
- Soho0.7 km
- The Foundry0.5 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
50 nearby- Aroma Grill0.7 km
- Cafe Creme0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Nings Thai0.9 km
- Richie Indian Restaurant and Takeaway0.7 km
- + 45 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- KFC0.8 km
- Berlin German Doner0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Gelato Quay0.7 km
- Licence 2 Fill0.7 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Co-Operative Foodstore0.9 km
- The Co-op Torquay0.5 km
- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Torquay2.0 km
- Torre2.5 km
- Paignton4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Museum0.1 km
- Museum0.2 km
- Lisburne Place0.2 km
- Middle Lincombe Road0.2 km
- Lisburne Square0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ11EQ · Data under Open Government Licence