Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

LOWER WARBERRY ROAD, TQ1 1QP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER WARBERRY ROAD, TQ1 1QP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

299

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Avg Age

55

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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: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TQ1 1QP spans multiple life stages — average age 55, moderate ownership and renting. £470k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 11.9% year-on-year.

home £470,083 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TQ1 1QP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lower Warberry Road, 0.5km from Torwood in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Wellswood ward and the Torbay constituency.

This is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 55) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £470k, down 11.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ1 1QP are sourced from Output Area E00077161 (shared with 8 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 1QP. The average age is 54.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 315,000

15 sales · Mean £ 350,933

Terraced

£ 354,000

2 sales · Mean £ 354,000

Detached

£ 590,000

2 sales · Mean £ 590,000

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

TQ1 1QP has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences63
Criminal damage and arson15
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order10
Burglary8

school Local Schools

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Warberry CofE Academy

Good465 pupils0.5 km
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Ilsham Church of England Academy

Good179 pupils0.5 km
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All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School

Good193 pupils1.0 km
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Ellacombe Church of England Academy

Good399 pupils1.3 km
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The Spires College

Good1109 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Janes To Go1.0 km
  • Naughty but Nice Patisserie0.4 km
  • Babbacombe Convenience Store0.2 km
  • The Orange Tree Restaurant0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Foundry0.9 km
  • The Kent's0.3 km
  • Yates Torquay1.0 km
  • Devon Arms1.0 km
  • Park Lane0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

26 nearby
  • Coastal Waters0.7 km
  • Gresham Court0.5 km
  • Hotel Hudson0.7 km
  • Meadfoot Bay Hotel0.8 km
  • Tusker Lodge0.7 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Bamboo Bar / The Fat Pizza0.8 km
  • Ewings1.0 km
  • Old Vienna Restaurant0.2 km
  • Portofino0.4 km
  • Stoodley Meadow Community Cafe0.8 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Foodstore0.4 km
  • The Co-op Torquay0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Food0.9 km
  • Jia Wang0.2 km
  • Chickenland0.9 km
  • Best Kebab & Pizza0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Torquay2.4 km
  • Torre2.7 km
  • Paignton5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Lower Warberry Rd0.1 km
  • Lower Warberry Road0.1 km
  • Lower Warberry Road0.2 km
  • Lower Warberry Road0.2 km
  • Mount Vernon Higher Erith Road0.2 km