Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

BRADDONS HILL ROAD EAST, TQ1 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRADDONS HILL ROAD EAST, TQ1 1AJ.

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Population

221

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 40,800 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

TQ1 1AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 55, 52% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £240k. Property prices are trending up 21.6% year-on-year.

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

TQ1 1AJ is an up-and-coming urban area on Braddons Hill Road East, 0.5km from Torwood in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Tormohun ward and the Torbay constituency.

For renters and young professionals, TQ1 1AJ offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An established, mature community with an average age of 55 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (148 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £240k, up 21.6% 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 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00077165 (shared with 15 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 1AJ. The average age is 55.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.2%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 240,000

13 sales · Mean £ 228,384

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

Crime rates near TQ1 1AJ are high at 148 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 offences321
Anti-social behaviour128
Shoplifting116
Other theft53
Criminal damage and arson52

school Local Schools

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Warberry CofE Academy

Good465 pupils0.8 km
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Ellacombe Church of England Academy

Good399 pupils1.0 km
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All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School

Good193 pupils1.2 km
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Ilsham Church of England Academy

Good179 pupils1.3 km
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The Spires College

Good1109 pupils1.4 km
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Upton St James CofE Primary School

Good92 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Baker Maker0.3 km
  • DJD's Fresh Fruits0.6 km
  • No 40.6 km
  • Poundstretcher0.6 km
  • The Cheese Pantry & Forum Deli0.6 km
  • + 27 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

46 nearby
  • Ashley Court Hotel0.9 km
  • Barclay Court Guest House0.8 km
  • Belgrave Beefeater & Premier Inn0.9 km
  • Hotel Cimon0.9 km
  • Lindum Lodge0.9 km
  • + 41 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Green Ginger0.3 km
  • Harvester0.6 km
  • Old Skools Cafe and Bar0.6 km
  • Revolution0.3 km
  • Soho0.3 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

68 nearby
  • Aroma Grill0.3 km
  • Brody's Breakfast Bistro0.8 km
  • Cafe Creme0.2 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • + 63 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • KFC0.3 km
  • Berlin German Doner0.2 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Gelato Quay0.3 km
  • Licence 2 Fill0.2 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Co-op Torquay0.2 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Iceland0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Torquay1.6 km
  • Torre2.0 km
  • Paignton4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Strand Debenhams0.3 km
  • Fleet Street 60.3 km
  • Strand Debenhams0.3 km
  • Strand Debenhams0.3 km
  • Strand Debenhams0.3 km