Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

TORWOOD GARDENS ROAD, TQ1 1EQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TORWOOD GARDENS ROAD, TQ1 1EQ.

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Population

310

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 40,800 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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6/10
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1/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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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.

home £236,428 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British93.6%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 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.

Violence and sexual offences106
Shoplifting24
Anti-social behaviour22
Criminal damage and arson14
Public order12

school Local Schools

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Warberry CofE Academy

Good465 pupils0.7 km
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Ilsham Church of England Academy

Good179 pupils0.9 km
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All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School

Good193 pupils1.3 km
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Ellacombe Church of England Academy

Good399 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Green Ginger0.7 km
  • Harvester0.8 km
  • Revolution0.7 km
  • Soho0.7 km
  • The Foundry0.5 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

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
fastfood

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
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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