Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

ST MARYCHURCH ROAD, TQ1 3HP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARYCHURCH ROAD, TQ1 3HP.

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Population

461

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 38,800 /yr

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Employed

28%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TQ1 3HP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TQ1 3HP — age 54, 58% ownership, 35% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

home £118,833 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TQ1 3HP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Marychurch Road, 0.3km from Plainmoor in Torquay. Administratively it sits within St Marychurch ward and the Torbay constituency.

For families considering a move, TQ1 3HP represents a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 54 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £118k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ1 3HP are sourced from Output Area E00076996 (shared with 16 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 3HP. The average age is 54.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian3.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.2%

Economic Activity

28%Active
FT: 17%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 82,500

5 sales · Mean £ 87,800

Terraced

£ 228,750

2 sales · Mean £ 228,750

Semi-Detached

£ 287,000

1 sales · Mean £ 287,000

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

TQ1 3HP has low crime rates — 42 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 offences144
Anti-social behaviour48
Criminal damage and arson30
Other theft30
Shoplifting29

school Local Schools

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The Spires College

Good1109 pupils0.3 km
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Homelands Primary School

Good232 pupils0.3 km
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St Margaret's Academy

Good401 pupils0.4 km
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Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay

Good71 pupils0.5 km
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Ellacombe Church of England Academy

Good399 pupils0.7 km
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Upton St James CofE Primary School

Good92 pupils0.8 km
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St Cuthbert Mayne School

Good955 pupils0.8 km
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St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School

Good310 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Babbacombe Inn0.9 km
  • Boots and Laces0.2 km
  • Dog & Duck0.8 km
  • Dolphin Inn0.5 km
  • The George Inn0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • 139 Catering0.7 km
  • Cafe Babbs0.5 km
  • D&H Fishmongers Ltd0.5 km
  • LG Palk0.0 km
  • LG Palk Hog Roast0.0 km
  • + 20 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

13 nearby
  • Babbacombe Hotel0.7 km
  • Lorrens Health Hydro0.3 km
  • Morningside Hotel0.6 km
  • Seabreeze Guest House0.8 km
  • Trecarn Hotel0.4 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • Babbacombe Bay Cafe0.8 km
  • Bay Tree Cafe0.5 km
  • Cliff Railway Cafe0.6 km
  • Coffee Bean0.8 km
  • Coffee House0.5 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Best One Babbacombe0.7 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Lidl0.3 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Bay Spice Tandoori0.0 km
  • Christies0.9 km
  • Drakes Fish and Chips0.8 km
  • I Am Thai Takeaway0.7 km
  • Marples0.5 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Torre1.7 km
  • Torquay2.3 km
  • Paignton5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Warbro Road0.1 km
  • Warbro Road0.1 km
  • Haytor Road0.1 km
  • St Pauls Road0.1 km
  • Manor Road Cary Park0.1 km