Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

BABBACOMBE ROAD, TQ1 1HQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BABBACOMBE ROAD, TQ1 1HQ.

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Population

359

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 40,800 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TQ1 1HQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

TQ1 1HQ is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 49 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £245k.

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

TQ1 1HQ is an up-and-coming urban area on Babbacombe Road, 0.3km from Torwood in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Tormohun ward and the Torbay constituency.

For families considering a move, TQ1 1HQ represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 128 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £245k. 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 1HQ are sourced from Output Area E00077167 (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 1HQ. The average age is 49.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.5%
Asian / British Asian4.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 245,000

1 sales · Mean £ 245,000

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

Crime around TQ1 1HQ is above average at 128 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 offences242
Anti-social behaviour98
Shoplifting43
Criminal damage and arson40
Public order34

school Local Schools

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Warberry CofE Academy

Good465 pupils0.8 km
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Ilsham Church of England Academy

Good179 pupils1.2 km
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Ellacombe Church of England Academy

Good399 pupils1.2 km
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All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School

Good193 pupils1.3 km
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The Spires College

Good1109 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Baker Maker0.6 km
  • DJD's Fresh Fruits0.9 km
  • No 40.8 km
  • Poundstretcher0.9 km
  • The Cheese Pantry & Forum Deli0.9 km
  • + 23 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

34 nearby
  • The Maycliffe Hotel0.7 km
  • Burlington Hotel0.5 km
  • Devonshire Hotel Ltd0.5 km
  • Hampton by Hilton Torquay0.2 km
  • Haytor Hotel0.2 km
  • + 29 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Green Ginger0.5 km
  • Harvester0.5 km
  • Old Skools Cafe and Bar0.8 km
  • Revolution0.5 km
  • Soho0.4 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

58 nearby
  • Aroma Grill0.5 km
  • Cafe Creme0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Le Bistrot Pierre1.0 km
  • Malabar Lounge1.0 km
  • + 53 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • KFC0.5 km
  • Berlin German Doner0.4 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Gelato Quay0.4 km
  • Licence 2 Fill0.4 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Co-op Torquay0.2 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Tesco0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Torquay1.7 km
  • Torre2.3 km
  • Paignton4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Ten Pin Bowling Alley0.0 km
  • Ten Pin Bowling Alley0.1 km
  • Museum0.1 km
  • Museum0.1 km
  • Meadfoot Road0.2 km