TQ1 3RF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Windermere Road, 0.3km from Ellacombe in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Ellacombe ward and the Torbay constituency.
For families considering a move, TQ1 3RF represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £244k, up 9.9% year-on-year. 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 3RF are sourced from Output Area E00076898 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WINDERMERE ROAD, TQ1 3RF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINDERMERE ROAD, TQ1 3RF.
308
43
£ 39,600 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ1 3RF 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. TQ1 3RF's 63% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 9.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ1 3RF. The average age is 43.1. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 144,000
2 sales · Mean £ 144,000
Terraced
£ 235,000
12 sales · Mean £ 229,416
Semi-Detached
£ 240,000
1 sales · Mean £ 240,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TQ1 3RF has low crime rates — 38 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
Ellacombe Church of England Academy
Warberry CofE Academy
Homelands Primary School
Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay
St Margaret's Academy
Upton St James CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- DJD's Fresh Fruits1.0 km
- The Range0.8 km
- 139 Catering0.5 km
- Cafe Babbs0.9 km
- D&H Fishmongers Ltd1.0 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Barclay Court Guest House0.8 km
- The Albaston0.8 km
- Babbacombe Hotel0.7 km
- Lorrens Health Hydro0.5 km
- Morningside Hotel0.6 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Beach House Catering0.9 km
- Babbacombe Bay Cafe0.6 km
- Bay Tree Cafe0.7 km
- Cliff Railway Cafe0.7 km
- Coffee Bean0.5 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Green Chillies0.6 km
- Hong Kitchen0.6 km
- Yuen Mei0.9 km
- Bay Spice Tandoori0.6 km
- Christies0.6 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Babbacombe Inn0.6 km
- Cary Arms0.9 km
- Boots and Laces0.5 km
- Dog & Duck0.6 km
- Dolphin Inn0.9 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Best One Babbacombe0.5 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Torre2.0 km
- Torquay2.3 km
- Paignton5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Reddenhill Road0.0 km
- Reddenhill Road0.1 km
- Windsor Road 1080.1 km
- Warbro Road0.1 km
- Hingston Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ13RF · Data under Open Government Licence