TQ1 2EJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Marks Drive, 0.5km from Torwood in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Wellswood ward and the Torbay constituency.
For serious buyers, TQ1 2EJ is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. Average age 61 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £308k.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ1 2EJ are sourced from Output Area E00077170 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST MARKS DRIVE, TQ1 2EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARKS DRIVE, TQ1 2EJ.
296
61
£ 40,800 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 87% owner-occupation and an average age of 61, TQ1 2EJ is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ1 2EJ. The average age is 60.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 195,000
3 sales · Mean £ 201,666
Detached
£ 416,250
2 sales · Mean £ 416,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TQ1 2EJ has low crime rates — 34 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.
school Local Schools
Warberry CofE Academy
Ilsham Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Green Ginger1.0 km
- Harvester0.7 km
- Revolution1.0 km
- Soho0.9 km
- The Foundry0.7 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Cafe Creme0.9 km
- Shiraz Cafe Bar0.9 km
- Bamboo Bar / The Fat Pizza0.6 km
- Ewings0.8 km
- Harbour 160.7 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Berlin German Doner0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Gelato Quay0.9 km
- Licence 2 Fill0.9 km
- Molly's Ice Cream & Donuts0.9 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Janes To Go0.8 km
- Marina Gifts0.9 km
- Pain Au Levain0.7 km
- Allsorts0.7 km
- Babbacombe Convenience Store0.8 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
28 nearby- Coastal Waters0.6 km
- Gresham Court0.7 km
- Hotel Hudson0.6 km
- Meadfoot Bay Hotel0.1 km
- Tusker Lodge0.6 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-op Torquay0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Torquay2.1 km
- Torre2.9 km
- Paignton4.3 km
Bus Stops
- St Marks Road0.1 km
- St Marks Road0.1 km
- Meadfoot Sea Road0.1 km
- Meadfoot Sea Road0.1 km
- Devonshire Hotel0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ12EJ · Data under Open Government Licence