Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

WESTHILL ROAD, TQ1 4PD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTHILL ROAD, TQ1 4PD.

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Population

383

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 38,800 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TQ1 4PD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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9/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 72% owner-occupation and average age 44, TQ1 4PD has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 80.8% year-on-year.

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

TQ1 4PD is a safe, established residential area on Westhill Road, 0.3km from Daison Wood in Torquay. Administratively it sits within St Marychurch ward and the Torbay constituency.

For families considering a move, TQ1 4PD represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. 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. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £282k, up 80.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ1 4PD are sourced from Output Area E00077028 (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 4PD. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 470,000

1 sales · Mean £ 470,000

Terraced

£ 202,500

4 sales · Mean £ 205,250

Semi-Detached

£ 205,500

2 sales · Mean £ 205,500

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

TQ1 4PD has low crime rates — 31 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 offences90
Anti-social behaviour26
Other theft21
Criminal damage and arson19
Drugs8

school Local Schools

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Homelands Primary School

Good232 pupils0.2 km
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St Margaret's Academy

Good401 pupils0.2 km
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Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay

Good71 pupils0.4 km
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St Cuthbert Mayne School

Good955 pupils0.4 km
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St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School

Good310 pupils0.7 km
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Upton St James CofE Primary School

Good92 pupils0.8 km
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Torquay Academy

Good1406 pupils0.8 km
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The Spires College

Good1109 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Carters (Hele Stores)0.6 km
  • Turning Heads - Changing Perceptions & Lives0.7 km
  • Cafe Babbs0.6 km
  • D&H Fishmongers Ltd0.6 km
  • LG Palk0.6 km
  • + 16 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • King Of The Grill0.7 km
  • Shun Lee0.5 km
  • Bay Spice Tandoori0.6 km
  • Marples0.6 km
  • Papa Johns0.6 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Lorrens Health Hydro0.8 km
  • Trecarn Hotel0.9 km
  • Anchorage Hotel0.9 km
  • Hotel De La Mer0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Boots and Laces0.7 km
  • Dolphin Inn0.6 km
  • The York0.6 km
  • The Artful Dodger Public House0.6 km
  • Upton Social Club0.8 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Bay Tree Cafe0.8 km
  • Cliff Railway Cafe1.0 km
  • Coffee House0.6 km
  • Driftwood Cafe0.6 km
  • Silver Goose Cafe0.6 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Tesco0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Torre1.5 km
  • Torquay2.5 km
  • Paignton5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • West Hill Cross0.1 km
  • West Hill Cross0.1 km
  • Cuthbert Mayne School0.2 km
  • West Hill Road0.2 km
  • Homelands Primary School0.2 km