TQ1 4AT is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Upton in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Ellacombe ward and the Torbay constituency.
For renters and young professionals, TQ1 4AT offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 75% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 125 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 4AT are sourced from Output Area E00077087 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TQ1 4AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TQ1 4AT.
318
37
£ 37,400 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ1 4AT 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
At 75% private renter occupancy, TQ1 4AT is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ1 4AT. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TQ1 4AT is above average at 125 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
Cockington Primary School
Torre Church of England Academy
Ellacombe Church of England Academy
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Torquay Academy
The Spires College
Homelands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- DT's0.3 km
- Fox And Firkin0.1 km
- Freedom 350.4 km
- The Sportys Bar0.4 km
- Torquay Bowling Club0.7 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Xtreme Vapour0.1 km
- Fish for All0.3 km
- Buzz Bingo0.6 km
- Carters (Torre Stores)0.1 km
- Oriental Hut0.5 km
- + 38 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
106 nearby- 74 Belgravia0.4 km
- Abbey Court Hotel0.7 km
- Abbeyfield Hotel0.5 km
- Abingdon House0.5 km
- Acorn Lodge Hotel0.5 km
- + 101 more
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- @Cafedelmar0.8 km
- Cantina0.9 km
- Central Caffe0.1 km
- Chelston Grill0.8 km
- Fredericks0.1 km
- + 40 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Cobleys0.3 km
- Happy Chef0.3 km
- Kebab Revolution0.3 km
- Sino Wok0.1 km
- Tans Garden Grill0.3 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
- Lidl0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Torre0.7 km
- Torquay1.2 km
- Paignton4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Torre Shops0.1 km
- Upton Park0.1 km
- Teignmouth Road0.1 km
- Upton Road0.1 km
- Upton Park0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ14AT · Data under Open Government Licence