TQ1 3EN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Upton Hill, 0.1km from Upton in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Ellacombe ward and the Torbay constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £138k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 3EN are sourced from Output Area E00077109 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPTON HILL, TQ1 3EN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPTON HILL, TQ1 3EN.
353
41
£ 37,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ1 3EN 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.
Area Character
TQ1 3EN is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ1 3EN. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 136,250
6 sales · Mean £ 138,583
Flat
£ 60,000
1 sales · Mean £ 60,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TQ1 3EN is moderate at 64 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
Upton St James CofE Primary School
Ellacombe Church of England Academy
Torre Church of England Academy
Homelands Primary School
The Spires College
Torquay Academy
Cockington Primary School
St Margaret's Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Fish for All0.7 km
- Buzz Bingo0.7 km
- Carters (Torre Stores)0.4 km
- Oriental Hut0.6 km
- Sushi Bar0.5 km
- + 38 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
96 nearby- Ascot House Hotel0.6 km
- Bentley Lodge0.7 km
- Briar Fields Hotel0.9 km
- Burleigh House Hotel0.6 km
- Daish's Abbey Lawn0.8 km
- + 91 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Cottage Cafe0.5 km
- Extreme Chocolate0.4 km
- Galaxy TQ0.4 km
- Genos0.4 km
- Play Cafe0.4 km
- + 28 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Belgrave Tandoori0.7 km
- Pappas Takeaway0.4 km
- Bay Spice Tandoori0.8 km
- Christies0.8 km
- Waffle Away0.7 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Boots and Laces0.8 km
- Central Bistro0.5 km
- Old Skools Cafe and Bar0.9 km
- Twiggys0.9 km
- Upton Social Club0.1 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Lidl0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Torre0.9 km
- Torquay1.6 km
- Paignton4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Coach Station0.1 km
- Coach Station0.1 km
- Upton Park0.2 km
- Upton Post Office0.2 km
- Upton Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ13EN · Data under Open Government Licence