Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

TORWOOD STREET, TQ1 1ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TORWOOD STREET, TQ1 1ED.

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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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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 1ED — 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 1ED is an up-and-coming urban area on Torwood Street, 0.5km from Torwood in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Tormohun ward and the Torbay constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 58 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are high (166 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 1ED 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 1ED. 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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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

Crime rates near TQ1 1ED are high at 166 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 offences258
Anti-social behaviour113
Shoplifting93
Other theft48
Criminal damage and arson44

school Local Schools

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Warberry CofE Academy

Good465 pupils1.0 km
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Ellacombe Church of England Academy

Good399 pupils1.3 km
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Ilsham Church of England Academy

Good179 pupils1.4 km
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All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School

Good193 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

39 nearby
  • Burlington Hotel0.7 km
  • Devonshire Hotel Ltd0.5 km
  • Hampton by Hilton Torquay0.0 km
  • Haytor Hotel0.2 km
  • Hotel Balmoral0.7 km
  • + 34 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Seamus O'Donnells0.2 km
  • The Quay Nightclub0.2 km
  • Yates Torquay0.2 km
  • Within Temptation0.7 km
  • Hole in the Wall0.1 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

63 nearby
  • East in the West0.1 km
  • Amici0.0 km
  • Bianco's Restaurant0.0 km
  • China Tang0.1 km
  • Ephesus0.1 km
  • + 58 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Co-op Torquay0.0 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Food0.0 km
  • Jia Wang0.7 km
  • The Great British Fish & Chip Shop0.2 km
  • Best Kebab & Pizza0.0 km
  • Cookie Well Does Coffee0.9 km
  • + 15 more
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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Ethiopian Traditions0.9 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Maja Polish Shop0.8 km
  • South Devon College1.0 km
  • Thai Market0.8 km
  • + 25 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Torquay1.5 km
  • Torre2.2 km
  • Paignton4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Strand Debenhams0.0 km
  • Parkhill Road Medical Cente0.0 km
  • Parkhill Road Medical Centre0.1 km
  • Meadfoot Lane0.1 km
  • Strand Debenhams0.1 km