Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

TQ1 1BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TQ1 1BX.

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Population

387

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 33,700 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TQ1 1BX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

72% of homes in TQ1 1BX are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

TQ1 1BX is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.7km from Torquay in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Tormohun ward and the Torbay constituency.

For renters and young professionals, TQ1 1BX offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Outside of residential hours, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 72% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (229 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00077084 (shared with 69 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 1BX. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.7%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime rates near TQ1 1BX are high at 229 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 offences356
Anti-social behaviour156
Shoplifting120
Other theft68
Criminal damage and arson64

school Local Schools

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Warberry CofE Academy

Good465 pupils1.0 km
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Ellacombe Church of England Academy

Good399 pupils1.1 km
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All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School

Good193 pupils1.4 km
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Cockington Primary School

Inadequate1.5 km
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Ilsham Church of England Academy

Good179 pupils1.5 km
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Upton St James CofE Primary School

Good92 pupils1.5 km
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The Spires College

Good1109 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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

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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • The Foundry0.2 km
  • Man Fridays0.3 km
  • JDs Bar0.0 km
  • Within Temptation0.4 km
  • Hole in the Wall0.3 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Molly's Ice Cream & Donuts0.0 km
  • Rowes Cornish Bakers0.5 km
  • Subway0.3 km
  • The Dressed Crab0.2 km
  • Tocco's0.1 km
  • + 21 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Torquay1.3 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