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.
MONTPELLIER TERRACE, TQ1 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONTPELLIER TERRACE, TQ1 1BL.
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 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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
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
Cockington Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Co-op Torquay0.2 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Iceland0.6 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: TQ11BL · Data under Open Government Licence