TQ1 3LW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Princes Street, 0.4km from Babbacombe in Torquay. Administratively it sits within St Marychurch ward and the Torbay constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £235k.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ1 3LW are sourced from Output Area E00076999 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRINCES STREET, TQ1 3LW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCES STREET, TQ1 3LW.
199
53
£ 39,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ1 3LW 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
No single demographic signal dominates TQ1 3LW — age 53, 45% ownership, 50% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £235k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ1 3LW. The average age is 52.6. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 193,625
6 sales · Mean £ 199,425
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TQ1 3LW has low crime rates — 29 incidents 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
All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School
The Spires College
Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay
Homelands Primary School
St Margaret's Academy
St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Warberry CofE Academy
Ellacombe Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Green Chillies0.9 km
- Hong Kitchen0.9 km
- China Garden0.8 km
- Ben Mei Cantonese Takeaway0.1 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Avron House0.9 km
- Anchorage Hotel0.5 km
- Coombe Court Hotel0.1 km
- Hamiltons0.1 km
- Hotel De La Mer0.4 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Babbacombe Model Village0.6 km
- Bygones Museum & Coffee Shop0.6 km
- Chubbs0.6 km
- The Range Coffee Shop0.5 km
- Garden Retreat0.8 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Masons Arms0.3 km
- The Divers Arms0.2 km
- The Buccaneer Inn0.1 km
- Babbacombe Inn0.1 km
- Cary Arms0.4 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.1 km
- Best One Babbacombe0.1 km
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Babbacombe Bakery0.1 km
- Big Bakes Bakery0.8 km
- Carters Warbro Stores0.6 km
- Gin & Co0.1 km
- Happy Apple0.8 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Torre2.5 km
- Torquay2.9 km
- Paignton6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Shops0.1 km
- Shops0.1 km
- Theatre0.1 km
- Garage0.1 km
- Babbacombe Hotel0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ13LW · Data under Open Government Licence