Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

MADREPORE ROAD, TQ1 1EY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MADREPORE ROAD, TQ1 1EY.

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Population

269

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 33,700 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TQ1 1EY 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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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Economic hardship is measurable here. TQ1 1EY's IMD rank, 10% unemployment, and 22% social renting combine to signal above-average deprivation — though affordable prices and community resilience are noted strengths. High crime co-occurs with deprivation here — buyers and tenants should review street-level data.

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

TQ1 1EY is an up-and-coming urban area on Madrepore Road, 0.8km from Torquay in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Tormohun ward and the Torbay constituency.

For renters and young professionals, TQ1 1EY offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (151 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £240k. 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 1EY are sourced from Output Area E00076894 (shared with 10 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 1EY. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 10%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 222,500

4 sales · Mean £ 202,500

Flat

£ 196,000

1 sales · Mean £ 196,000

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

Crime rates near TQ1 1EY are high at 151 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 offences360
Anti-social behaviour178
Shoplifting111
Criminal damage and arson81
Other theft67

school Local Schools

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Ellacombe Church of England Academy

Good399 pupils0.7 km
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Warberry CofE Academy

Good465 pupils0.9 km
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Upton St James CofE Primary School

Good92 pupils1.2 km
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All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School

Good193 pupils1.2 km
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The Spires College

Good1109 pupils1.2 km
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Cockington Primary School

Inadequate1.3 km
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Ilsham Church of England Academy

Good179 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • Buzz Bingo0.4 km
  • Oriental Hut0.6 km
  • Sushi Bar0.7 km
  • The Patchwork House Womens Centre CIC0.9 km
  • Ethiopian Traditions0.3 km
  • + 38 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

77 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
  • + 72 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

78 nearby
  • Cottage Cafe0.6 km
  • Extreme Chocolate0.8 km
  • Galaxy TQ0.8 km
  • Pier Point0.5 km
  • Play Cafe0.8 km
  • + 73 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Pappas Takeaway0.9 km
  • Christies0.6 km
  • Food0.6 km
  • Jia Wang1.0 km
  • The Great British Fish & Chip Shop0.7 km
  • + 23 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • Seamus O'Donnells0.7 km
  • The Quay Nightclub0.7 km
  • Yates Torquay0.4 km
  • Within Temptation0.1 km
  • Hole in the Wall0.6 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Co-op Torquay0.5 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Iceland0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Torquay1.3 km
  • Torre1.7 km
  • Paignton4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Fleet Street Roundabout0.0 km
  • Abbey Road0.1 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Abbey Road0.2 km
  • Tesco0.2 km