TQ1 4FY is a safe, established residential area on St Margarets Close, 0.4km from Daison Heights in Torquay. Administratively it sits within St Marychurch ward and the Torbay constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in TQ1, TQ1 4FY offers a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 82% 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £307k.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ1 4FY are sourced from Output Area E00077025 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST MARGARETS CLOSE, TQ1 4FY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARGARETS CLOSE, TQ1 4FY.
268
44
£ 38,800 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ1 4FY 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
No single demographic signal dominates TQ1 4FY — age 44, 82% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ1 4FY. The average age is 43.7. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 295,000
15 sales · Mean £ 284,733
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TQ1 4FY has low crime rates — 41 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.
school Local Schools
Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay
St Margaret's Academy
Homelands Primary School
St Cuthbert Mayne School
St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School
The Spires College
Upton St James CofE Primary School
Ellacombe Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- 139 Catering0.8 km
- Cafe Babbs0.2 km
- D&H Fishmongers Ltd0.3 km
- LG Palk0.3 km
- LG Palk Hog Roast0.3 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Babbacombe Hotel0.8 km
- Lorrens Health Hydro0.5 km
- Morningside Hotel0.7 km
- Seabreeze Guest House0.9 km
- Trecarn Hotel0.6 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Boots and Laces0.5 km
- Dog & Duck0.9 km
- Dolphin Inn0.2 km
- The George Inn0.9 km
- The Royal Hotel & Carvery0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Babbacombe Bay Cafe0.9 km
- Bay Tree Cafe0.4 km
- Cliff Railway Cafe0.6 km
- Coffee Bean0.9 km
- Coffee House0.3 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Best One Babbacombe0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Bay Spice Tandoori0.3 km
- Drakes Fish and Chips0.9 km
- I Am Thai Takeaway0.8 km
- Marples0.3 km
- Papa Johns0.3 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Torre1.8 km
- Torquay2.6 km
- Paignton5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Homelands Primary School0.2 km
- St Marychurch Road0.2 km
- Westlands Lower School0.2 km
- Homelands Primary School0.2 km
- Manor Road Cary Park0.3 km
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