Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

TQ1 4AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TQ1 4AT.

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Population

318

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 37,400 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British86.2%
Asian / British Asian7.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 8%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences439
Anti-social behaviour163
Other theft74
Criminal damage and arson71
Public order69

school Local Schools

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Upton St James CofE Primary School

Good92 pupils0.4 km
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Cockington Primary School

Inadequate0.7 km
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Torre Church of England Academy

Good339 pupils0.7 km
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Ellacombe Church of England Academy

Good399 pupils0.8 km
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Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School

Good144 pupils1.0 km
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Torquay Academy

Good1406 pupils1.0 km
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The Spires College

Good1109 pupils1.2 km
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Homelands Primary School

Good232 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

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

Restaurant, Cafe

45 nearby
  • @Cafedelmar0.8 km
  • Cantina0.9 km
  • Central Caffe0.1 km
  • Chelston Grill0.8 km
  • Fredericks0.1 km
  • + 40 more
fastfood

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
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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