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.
BABBACOMBE ROAD, TQ1 1HQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BABBACOMBE ROAD, TQ1 1HQ.
359
49
£ 40,800 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Warberry CofE Academy
Ilsham Church of England Academy
Ellacombe Church of England Academy
All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School
The Spires College
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: TQ11HQ · Data under Open Government Licence