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.
LYMINGTON ROAD, TQ1 4BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYMINGTON ROAD, TQ1 4BA.
292
39
£ 37,400 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Upton St James CofE Primary School
Ellacombe Church of England Academy
Torre Church of England Academy
Torquay Academy
Homelands Primary School
The Spires College
St Margaret's Academy
Cockington Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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, Cafe
30 nearby- Cottage Cafe0.6 km
- Extreme Chocolate0.5 km
- Galaxy TQ0.5 km
- Genos0.5 km
- Play Cafe0.5 km
- + 25 more
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: TQ14BA · Data under Open Government Licence