Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

LYMINGTON ROAD, TQ1 4BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYMINGTON ROAD, TQ1 4BA.

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Population

292

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 37,400 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TQ1 4BA 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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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TQ1 4BA spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 6.8% year-on-year.

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

TQ1 4BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lymington Road, 0.2km from Upton in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Ellacombe ward and the Torbay constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £205k, up 6.8% 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 4BA are sourced from Output Area E00077107 (shared with 7 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 4BA. The average age is 39.3. 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 Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 191,000

4 sales · Mean £ 184,750

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

Crime around TQ1 4BA is moderate at 55 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 offences199
Anti-social behaviour50
Criminal damage and arson41
Other theft34
Public order26

school Local Schools

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Upton St James CofE Primary School

Good92 pupils0.0 km
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Ellacombe Church of England Academy

Good399 pupils0.7 km
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Torre Church of England Academy

Good339 pupils0.7 km
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Torquay Academy

Good1406 pupils0.8 km
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Homelands Primary School

Good232 pupils0.9 km
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The Spires College

Good1109 pupils0.9 km
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St Margaret's Academy

Good401 pupils1.0 km
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Cockington Primary School

Inadequate1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Fish for All0.7 km
  • Buzz Bingo0.8 km
  • Carters (Torre Stores)0.5 km
  • Oriental Hut0.7 km
  • Sushi Bar0.6 km
  • + 37 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

85 nearby
  • Ascot House Hotel0.7 km
  • Bentley Lodge0.7 km
  • Briar Fields Hotel0.9 km
  • Burleigh House Hotel0.6 km
  • Daish's Abbey Lawn0.9 km
  • + 80 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • Cottage Cafe0.6 km
  • Extreme Chocolate0.5 km
  • Galaxy TQ0.5 km
  • Genos0.5 km
  • Play Cafe0.5 km
  • + 25 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Belgrave Tandoori0.7 km
  • Pappas Takeaway0.5 km
  • Bay Spice Tandoori0.8 km
  • Christies0.9 km
  • Waffle Away0.8 km
  • + 24 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Boots and Laces0.8 km
  • Central Bistro0.6 km
  • Old Skools Cafe and Bar1.0 km
  • Upton Social Club0.1 km
  • Tor Hill Masonic Catering0.7 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Lidl0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Torre0.9 km
  • Torquay1.6 km
  • Paignton4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Upton Post Office0.1 km
  • Coach Station0.1 km
  • Upton Road0.1 km
  • Coach Station0.2 km
  • Upton Park0.2 km