Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

THE TERRACE, TQ1 1DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE TERRACE, TQ1 1DP.

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Population

223

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Avg Age

58

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Avg Income

£ 40,800 /yr

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Employed

34%

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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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TQ1 1DP — age 58, 64% ownership, 34% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

TQ1 1DP is an up-and-coming urban area on The Terrace, 0.4km from Torwood in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Tormohun ward and the Torbay constituency.

For families considering a move, TQ1 1DP represents a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 58) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 138 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00077172 (shared with 16 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 1DP. The average age is 58.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

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

Crime around TQ1 1DP is above average at 138 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 offences261
Anti-social behaviour115
Shoplifting93
Other theft48
Criminal damage and arson44

school Local Schools

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Warberry CofE Academy

Good465 pupils0.9 km
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Ellacombe Church of England Academy

Good399 pupils1.2 km
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Ilsham Church of England Academy

Good179 pupils1.3 km
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All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School

Good193 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

41 nearby
  • Burlington Hotel0.7 km
  • Devonshire Hotel Ltd0.6 km
  • Hampton by Hilton Torquay0.1 km
  • Haytor Hotel0.2 km
  • Hotel Balmoral0.7 km
  • + 36 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Seamus O'Donnells0.3 km
  • The Quay Nightclub0.3 km
  • Yates Torquay0.2 km
  • Within Temptation0.6 km
  • Hole in the Wall0.1 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

64 nearby
  • East in the West0.1 km
  • Amici0.1 km
  • Bianco's Restaurant0.0 km
  • China Tang0.1 km
  • Ephesus0.1 km
  • + 59 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Co-op Torquay0.1 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Christies1.0 km
  • Food0.1 km
  • Jia Wang0.7 km
  • The Great British Fish & Chip Shop0.3 km
  • Best Kebab & Pizza0.1 km
  • + 16 more
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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Ethiopian Traditions0.8 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Maja Polish Shop0.8 km
  • South Devon College0.9 km
  • Thai Market0.7 km
  • + 25 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Torquay1.6 km
  • Torre2.2 km
  • Paignton4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Strand Debenhams0.1 km
  • Parkhill Road Medical Centre0.1 km
  • Parkhill Road Medical Cente0.1 km
  • Strand Debenhams0.1 km
  • Meadfoot Road0.1 km