TQ1 1DR is an up-and-coming urban area on Fleet Street, 0.7km from Torquay in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Tormohun ward and the Torbay constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional high streets zone — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 77% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (186 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £97k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 10.2% 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 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00077120 (shared with 156 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FLEET STREET, TQ1 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FLEET STREET, TQ1 1DR.
282
36
£ 33,700 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ1 1DR 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.
Area Character
TQ1 1DR is a high-turnover rental hub — with 77% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand. Property prices are trending up 10.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ1 1DR. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 94,500
12 sales · Mean £ 97,187
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near TQ1 1DR are high at 186 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
Ellacombe Church of England Academy
Warberry CofE Academy
All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School
Upton St James CofE Primary School
The Spires College
Cockington Primary School
Ilsham Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Buzz Bingo0.5 km
- Oriental Hut0.6 km
- Sushi Bar0.7 km
- The Patchwork House Womens Centre CIC0.9 km
- Ethiopian Traditions0.4 km
- + 37 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
72 nearby- Ascot House Hotel0.8 km
- Brampton Court Residence0.4 km
- Court Prior Hotel0.4 km
- Daish's Abbey Lawn0.8 km
- Devon Court Hotel0.6 km
- + 67 more
Restaurant, Cafe
78 nearby- Cottage Cafe0.7 km
- Extreme Chocolate0.9 km
- Galaxy TQ0.9 km
- Pier Point0.5 km
- Play Cafe0.9 km
- + 73 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Pappas Takeaway1.0 km
- Christies0.6 km
- Food0.5 km
- Jia Wang0.9 km
- The Great British Fish & Chip Shop0.6 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Seamus O'Donnells0.6 km
- The Quay Nightclub0.6 km
- Yates Torquay0.4 km
- Within Temptation0.2 km
- Hole in the Wall0.5 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Co-op Torquay0.5 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Iceland0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Torquay1.3 km
- Torre1.7 km
- Paignton4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Fleet Street Roundabout0.0 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Abbey Road0.2 km
- Abbey Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ11DR · Data under Open Government Licence