Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

BABBACOMBE ROAD, TQ1 1HJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BABBACOMBE ROAD, TQ1 1HJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

183

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 40,800 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TQ1 1HJ 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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6/10
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7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TQ1 1HJ — age 57, 47% ownership, 35% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

TQ1 1HJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Babbacombe Road, 0.2km from Torwood in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Wellswood ward and the Torbay constituency.

Within the TQ1 district, this postcode is characterised by a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 57) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ1 1HJ are sourced from Output Area E00077163 (shared with 6 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 1HJ. The average age is 56.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

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

TQ1 1HJ has low crime rates — 48 incidents 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 offences118
Anti-social behaviour31
Shoplifting24
Criminal damage and arson19
Public order15

school Local Schools

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Warberry CofE Academy

Good465 pupils0.6 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 pupils1.1 km
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Ellacombe Church of England Academy

Good399 pupils1.2 km
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The Spires College

Good1109 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Baker Maker0.7 km
  • DJD's Fresh Fruits0.9 km
  • No 40.9 km
  • Poundstretcher1.0 km
  • The Cheese Pantry & Forum Deli0.9 km
  • + 23 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

31 nearby
  • The Maycliffe Hotel0.9 km
  • Burlington Hotel0.3 km
  • Devonshire Hotel Ltd0.6 km
  • Hampton by Hilton Torquay0.5 km
  • Haytor Hotel0.4 km
  • + 26 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Green Ginger0.7 km
  • Harvester0.8 km
  • Old Skools Cafe and Bar0.9 km
  • Revolution0.7 km
  • Soho0.7 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

58 nearby
  • Aroma Grill0.7 km
  • Cafe Creme0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Meat 590.9 km
  • Nings Thai0.8 km
  • + 53 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • KFC0.7 km
  • Berlin German Doner0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Gelato Quay0.7 km
  • Licence 2 Fill0.6 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • The Co-op Torquay0.5 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • The Co-Operative Foodstore0.9 km
  • Tesco0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Torquay1.9 km
  • Torre2.4 km
  • Paignton4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Museum0.1 km
  • Museum0.1 km
  • Lisburne Place0.2 km
  • Lisburne Square0.2 km
  • Ten Pin Bowling Alley0.3 km