Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

HIGHER WARBERRY ROAD, TQ1 1TJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHER WARBERRY ROAD, TQ1 1TJ.

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

289

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Avg Age

59

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Avg Income

£ 40,800 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TQ1 1TJ spans multiple life stages — average age 59, moderate ownership and renting. £255k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 16.5% year-on-year.

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

TQ1 1TJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Higher Warberry Road, 0.6km from Ellacombe in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Wellswood ward and the Torbay constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An established, mature community with an average age of 59 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £255k, up 16.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ1 1TJ are sourced from Output Area E00077156 (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 1TJ. The average age is 58.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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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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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 223,500

16 sales · Mean £ 223,968

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

TQ1 1TJ has low crime rates — 19 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 offences44
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order5
Drugs4
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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Warberry CofE Academy

Good465 pupils0.2 km
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All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School

Good193 pupils0.5 km
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Ilsham Church of England Academy

Good179 pupils0.6 km
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The Spires College

Good1109 pupils1.0 km
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Ellacombe Church of England Academy

Good399 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

17 nearby
  • Avron House0.9 km
  • Coastal Waters0.9 km
  • Gresham Court0.8 km
  • Hotel Hudson0.9 km
  • Tusker Lodge0.9 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Old Vienna Restaurant0.6 km
  • Portofino0.6 km
  • Stoodley Meadow Community Cafe0.8 km
  • The Waddling Duck Bistro0.6 km
  • Torquay Museum0.8 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Foodstore0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Naughty but Nice Patisserie0.6 km
  • The Range0.8 km
  • Babbacombe Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Carters Warbro Stores0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Kent's0.5 km
  • Dog & Duck1.0 km
  • Masons Arms0.9 km
  • The Divers Arms0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Christies0.8 km
  • Jia Wang0.6 km
  • Waffle Away0.9 km
  • Yummies Pizza Kebab House1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Torquay2.4 km
  • Torre2.4 km
  • Paignton5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Middle Warberry Road0.1 km
  • Warberry Copse0.2 km
  • Warberry Copse0.2 km
  • Middle Warberry Road0.3 km
  • The Warberries0.3 km