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.
BRADDONS HILL ROAD EAST, TQ1 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRADDONS HILL ROAD EAST, TQ1 1AJ.
221
55
£ 40,800 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Warberry CofE Academy
Ellacombe Church of England Academy
All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School
Ilsham Church of England Academy
The Spires College
Upton St James CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: TQ11AJ · Data under Open Government Licence