TQ1 4AG is an up-and-coming urban area on Upton Road, 0.2km from Upton in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Ellacombe 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. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 75% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 113 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £127k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 26.9% year-on-year. 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 4AG are sourced from Output Area E00077087 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPTON ROAD, TQ1 4AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPTON ROAD, TQ1 4AG.
318
37
£ 37,400 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ1 4AG 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.
Area Character
75% of homes in TQ1 4AG are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand. Property prices are trending down 26.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ1 4AG. The average age is 37.4. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 84,000
7 sales · Mean £ 83,142
Terraced
£ 145,000
8 sales · Mean £ 152,062
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TQ1 4AG is above average at 113 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.
school Local Schools
Upton St James CofE Primary School
Torre Church of England Academy
Cockington Primary School
Ellacombe Church of England Academy
Torquay Academy
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Homelands Primary School
The Spires College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- DT's0.4 km
- Fox And Firkin0.2 km
- Freedom 350.5 km
- The Sportys Bar0.5 km
- Torquay Bowling Club0.8 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Xtreme Vapour0.2 km
- Fish for All0.4 km
- Buzz Bingo0.7 km
- Carters (Torre Stores)0.2 km
- Oriental Hut0.6 km
- + 35 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
105 nearby- 74 Belgravia0.5 km
- Abbey Court Hotel0.7 km
- Abbeyfield Hotel0.6 km
- Abingdon House0.6 km
- Acorn Lodge Hotel0.5 km
- + 100 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- @Cafedelmar0.9 km
- Cantina1.0 km
- Central Caffe0.2 km
- Chelston Grill0.9 km
- Fredericks0.3 km
- + 33 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Cobleys0.4 km
- Happy Chef0.4 km
- Kebab Revolution0.4 km
- Sino Wok0.2 km
- Tans Garden Grill0.4 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
- Lidl0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Torre0.6 km
- Torquay1.3 km
- Paignton4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Upton Road0.0 km
- Teignmouth Road0.1 km
- Upton Park0.1 km
- Upton Park0.1 km
- Torre Shops0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ14AG · Data under Open Government Licence