TQ1 2NP is a sought-after residential area on Ashton Terrace, 1.0km from Torwood in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Wellswood ward and the Torbay constituency.
For serious buyers, TQ1 2NP is 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 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 85% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £275k, up 18.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ1 2NP are sourced from Output Area E00077154 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHTON TERRACE, TQ1 2NP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHTON TERRACE, TQ1 2NP.
332
56
£ 40,800 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ1 2NP 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
Average age 56, 85% owned. TQ1 2NP is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 18.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ1 2NP. The average age is 56.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 262,500
4 sales · Mean £ 265,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TQ1 2NP has low crime rates — 23 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
Ilsham Church of England Academy
Warberry CofE Academy
All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Babbacombe Convenience Store0.7 km
- Naughty but Nice Patisserie0.1 km
- The Range0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Daisy's0.8 km
- Kents Cavern0.1 km
- Old Vienna Restaurant0.7 km
- Portofino0.1 km
- Stoodley Meadow Community Cafe0.2 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative Foodstore0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Kent's0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Burlington Hotel0.7 km
- Sea Point Hotel0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Jia Wang0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Torquay2.9 km
- Torre3.1 km
- Paignton5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Kents Cavern0.1 km
- Asheldon Road0.1 km
- Ilsham House0.1 km
- Ilsham Primary School0.1 km
- Illsham Primary School0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ12NP · Data under Open Government Licence