TQ1 1BN is an up-and-coming urban area on The Terrace, 0.7km from Torwood in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Tormohun ward and the Torbay constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (221 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £106k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 17.3% 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 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00077165 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE TERRACE, TQ1 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE TERRACE, TQ1 1BN.
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
No single demographic signal dominates TQ1 1BN — age 55, 52% ownership, 43% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £106k. Property prices are trending up 17.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ1 1BN. 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
£ 106,500
2 sales · Mean £ 106,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near TQ1 1BN are high at 221 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
Cockington Primary School
Upton St James CofE Primary School
The Spires College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Buzz Bingo0.7 km
- Oriental Hut0.9 km
- Sushi Bar0.9 km
- Janes To Go0.1 km
- Eastern Groceries and Butcher0.4 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
52 nearby- Brampton Court Residence0.5 km
- Court Prior Hotel0.5 km
- Daish's Abbey Lawn1.0 km
- Devon Court Hotel0.8 km
- Howden Court Hotel0.8 km
- + 47 more
Restaurant, Cafe
69 nearby- Cottage Cafe0.9 km
- Pier Point0.4 km
- Bamboo Bar / The Fat Pizza0.3 km
- Cafe Monaco0.7 km
- Cafe One Hundred0.6 km
- + 64 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- The Foundry0.3 km
- Man Fridays0.3 km
- JDs Bar0.0 km
- Within Temptation0.4 km
- Hole in the Wall0.3 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- The Co-op Torquay0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Molly's Ice Cream & Donuts0.0 km
- Rowes Cornish Bakers0.4 km
- Subway0.3 km
- The Dressed Crab0.2 km
- Tocco's0.1 km
- + 21 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
- Cary Parade0.1 km
- Cary Parade0.1 km
- Strand Harbourside0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ11BN · Data under Open Government Licence