Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

ST JAMES ROAD, TQ1 4GD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JAMES ROAD, TQ1 4GD.

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Population

333

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 38,800 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TQ1 4GD 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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4/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

TQ1 4GD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 43% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 10.0% year-on-year.

home £170,525 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TQ1 4GD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St James Road, 0.7km from Combe Pafford in Torquay. Administratively it sits within St Marychurch ward and the Torbay constituency.

For renters and young professionals, TQ1 4GD offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 10.0% 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 4GD are sourced from Output Area E00077024 (shared with 19 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 4GD. The average age is 51.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.5%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 162,762

4 sales · Mean £ 162,762

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

TQ1 4GD has low crime rates — 41 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.

Violence and sexual offences59
Anti-social behaviour27
Other theft15
Shoplifting14
Criminal damage and arson8

school Local Schools

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St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School

Good310 pupils0.2 km
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Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay

Good71 pupils0.3 km
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St Margaret's Academy

Good401 pupils0.4 km
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St Cuthbert Mayne School

Good955 pupils0.5 km
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Homelands Primary School

Good232 pupils0.5 km
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The Spires College

Good1109 pupils0.9 km
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Combe Pafford School

Good266 pupils1.2 km
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All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School

Good193 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • E and M Stores0.9 km
  • 139 Catering0.8 km
  • Cafe Babbs0.2 km
  • D&H Fishmongers Ltd0.1 km
  • LG Palk0.7 km
  • + 19 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Ellas Mobile Cafe1.0 km
  • Green Chillies0.8 km
  • Hong Kitchen0.8 km
  • Watcombe Chippy1.0 km
  • Bay Spice Tandoori0.7 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Babbacombe Inn1.0 km
  • Boots and Laces0.8 km
  • Dog & Duck0.9 km
  • Dolphin Inn0.2 km
  • The George Inn0.9 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • Babbacombe Hotel0.7 km
  • Lorrens Health Hydro0.6 km
  • Morningside Hotel0.7 km
  • Seabreeze Guest House0.8 km
  • Trecarn Hotel0.7 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Babbacombe Bay Cafe0.8 km
  • Bay Tree Cafe0.5 km
  • Cliff Railway Cafe0.6 km
  • Coffee Bean0.9 km
  • Coffee House0.1 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Best One Babbacombe0.8 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Tesco0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Torre2.1 km
  • Torquay3.0 km
  • Paignton6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Petitor Road0.1 km
  • Hartop Road Primary School0.1 km
  • Chilcote Memorial0.3 km
  • Park Road Post Office0.3 km
  • Town Hall0.4 km