TQ1 1HH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Babbacombe Road, 0.2km from Torwood in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Tormohun ward and the Torbay constituency.
For families considering a move, TQ1 1HH represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £785k. 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 1HH are sourced from Output Area E00077167 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BABBACOMBE ROAD, TQ1 1HH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BABBACOMBE ROAD, TQ1 1HH.
359
49
£ 40,800 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ1 1HH 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 1HH's low deprivation rank, 63% ownership, and £785k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £785k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ1 1HH. 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
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 536,250
2 sales · Mean £ 536,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TQ1 1HH is moderate at 66 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
The Spires College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Baker Maker0.7 km
- DJD's Fresh Fruits1.0 km
- No 40.9 km
- Poundstretcher1.0 km
- The Cheese Pantry & Forum Deli1.0 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
31 nearby- The Maycliffe Hotel0.9 km
- Burlington Hotel0.3 km
- Devonshire Hotel Ltd0.6 km
- Hampton by Hilton Torquay0.4 km
- Haytor Hotel0.3 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Green Ginger0.6 km
- Harvester0.7 km
- Old Skools Cafe and Bar0.9 km
- Revolution0.6 km
- Soho0.6 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
58 nearby- Aroma Grill0.6 km
- Cafe Creme0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Meat 590.9 km
- Nings Thai0.8 km
- + 53 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- KFC0.7 km
- Berlin German Doner0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Gelato Quay0.6 km
- Licence 2 Fill0.6 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- The Co-op Torquay0.4 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- The Co-Operative Foodstore0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Torquay1.9 km
- Torre2.4 km
- Paignton4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Museum0.0 km
- Museum0.1 km
- Ten Pin Bowling Alley0.2 km
- Lisburne Place0.2 km
- Ten Pin Bowling Alley0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ11HH · Data under Open Government Licence