Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

MONTPELLIER TERRACE, TQ1 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONTPELLIER TERRACE, TQ1 1BL.

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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 1BL 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 £365k.

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

TQ1 1BL is an up-and-coming urban area on Montpellier Terrace, 0.7km from Torwood in Torquay. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Tormohun ward and the Torbay constituency.

Day-to-day life in TQ1 1BL has the character of a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Average age 55 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation.

Safety: Crime rates are high (209 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £365k. 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 1BL 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 1BL. 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

Semi-Detached

£ 365,000

1 sales · Mean £ 365,000

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

Crime rates near TQ1 1BL are high at 209 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 offences347
Anti-social behaviour145
Shoplifting119
Other theft65
Criminal damage and arson62

school Local Schools

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Warberry CofE Academy

Good465 pupils0.9 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 pupils1.3 km
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Ilsham Church of England Academy

Good179 pupils1.5 km
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The Spires College

Good1109 pupils1.5 km
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Upton St James CofE Primary School

Good92 pupils1.5 km
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Cockington Primary School

Inadequate1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

53 nearby
  • Burlington Hotel0.8 km
  • Devonshire Hotel Ltd0.8 km
  • Hampton by Hilton Torquay0.2 km
  • Haytor Hotel0.5 km
  • Hotel Balmoral1.0 km
  • + 48 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Seamus O'Donnells0.4 km
  • The Quay Nightclub0.4 km
  • Yates Torquay0.2 km
  • Within Temptation0.4 km
  • Hole in the Wall0.3 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

68 nearby
  • East in the West0.3 km
  • Amici0.3 km
  • Bianco's Restaurant0.2 km
  • China Tang0.3 km
  • Ephesus0.3 km
  • + 63 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Co-op Torquay0.2 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Christies0.8 km
  • Food0.3 km
  • Jia Wang0.8 km
  • The Great British Fish & Chip Shop0.4 km
  • Waffle Away0.9 km
  • + 21 more
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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Ethiopian Traditions0.6 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Maja Polish Shop0.6 km
  • South Devon College0.7 km
  • Spar Castle Circus0.8 km
  • + 29 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Torquay1.4 km
  • Torre1.9 km
  • Paignton4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Fleet Street 60.1 km
  • Fleet Street0.1 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Cary Parade0.2 km
  • Tesco0.2 km