Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

UNION STREET, TQ1 1ES House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UNION STREET, TQ1 1ES.

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Population

282

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 33,700 /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 1ES falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

TQ1 1ES is a high-turnover rental hub — with 77% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TQ1 1ES is an up-and-coming urban area on Union Street, 0.7km from Torquay in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Tormohun ward and the Torbay constituency.

For renters and young professionals, TQ1 1ES 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. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 77% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (163 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 1ES are sourced from Output Area E00077120 (shared with 156 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 1ES. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.1%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near TQ1 1ES are high at 163 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.

Violence and sexual offences401
Anti-social behaviour212
Shoplifting119
Criminal damage and arson83
Other theft76

school Local Schools

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Ellacombe Church of England Academy

Good399 pupils0.7 km
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Warberry CofE Academy

Good465 pupils0.9 km
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Upton St James CofE Primary School

Good92 pupils1.1 km
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All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School

Good193 pupils1.2 km
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The Spires College

Good1109 pupils1.2 km
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Cockington Primary School

Inadequate1.3 km
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Ilsham Church of England Academy

Good179 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • DT's1.0 km
  • Fox And Firkin0.9 km
  • Freedom 350.9 km
  • The Sportys Bar0.9 km
  • Torquay Bowling Club0.7 km
  • + 21 more
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Retailers - Other

48 nearby
  • Xtreme Vapour0.9 km
  • Baker Maker0.1 km
  • DJD's Fresh Fruits0.3 km
  • Itsa Boba0.6 km
  • No 40.2 km
  • + 43 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

79 nearby
  • 74 Belgravia0.9 km
  • Abbey Court Hotel1.0 km
  • Abbeyfield Hotel1.0 km
  • Ashfield Guest House0.8 km
  • Ashurst Lodge Guest House0.9 km
  • + 74 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

79 nearby
  • Cantina0.9 km
  • Fredericks0.9 km
  • Indi-Yang0.9 km
  • Platters0.9 km
  • East in the West0.7 km
  • + 74 more
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Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • Cobleys0.9 km
  • Happy Chef0.9 km
  • Kebab Revolution1.0 km
  • Sino Wok0.9 km
  • Tans Garden Grill0.9 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Co-op Torquay0.6 km
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Tesco0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Torquay1.3 km
  • Torre1.6 km
  • Paignton4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Abbey Road0.1 km
  • Fleet Street Roundabout0.1 km
  • Abbey Road0.1 km
  • Market Street0.2 km
  • Tesco0.2 km