Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

BABBACOMBE ROAD, TQ1 1HN House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1HN 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
workEmployment
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

No single demographic signal dominates TQ1 1HN — age 47, 44% ownership, 52% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £198k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 206.2% year-on-year.

home £198,571 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TQ1 1HN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Babbacombe Road, 0.3km from Torwood in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Wellswood ward and the Torbay constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £198k, up 206.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ1 1HN 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 1HN. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 141,000

8 sales · Mean £ 138,125

Detached

£ 490,000

1 sales · Mean £ 490,000

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

TQ1 1HN has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences64
Criminal damage and arson16
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order10
Burglary6

school Local Schools

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Warberry CofE Academy

Good465 pupils0.5 km
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Ilsham Church of England Academy

Good179 pupils0.7 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 pupils1.3 km
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The Spires College

Good1109 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Baker Maker1.0 km
  • Janes To Go0.8 km
  • Mama's Dessert Kitchen0.9 km
  • Marina Gifts1.0 km
  • Pain Au Levain1.0 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Green Ginger0.9 km
  • Revolution0.9 km
  • Soho0.9 km
  • The Foundry0.7 km
  • Man Fridays0.8 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

49 nearby
  • Aroma Grill0.9 km
  • Cafe Creme0.9 km
  • Richie Indian Restaurant and Takeaway0.9 km
  • Rock Garden1.0 km
  • Shiraz Cafe Bar0.9 km
  • + 44 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • KFC1.0 km
  • Berlin German Doner0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Gelato Quay0.9 km
  • Licence 2 Fill0.9 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

28 nearby
  • Coastal Waters0.5 km
  • Gresham Court0.3 km
  • Hotel Hudson0.5 km
  • Meadfoot Bay Hotel0.7 km
  • Tusker Lodge0.5 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Foodstore0.6 km
  • The Co-op Torquay0.7 km
  • Tesco0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Torquay2.2 km
  • Torre2.6 km
  • Paignton4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Lisburne Square0.1 km
  • Lisburne Place0.1 km
  • Brocket Hall0.2 km
  • The Rise Higher Erith Rd0.2 km
  • Lower Warberry Rd0.2 km