Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

ST MARGARETS ROAD, TQ1 4PJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARGARETS ROAD, TQ1 4PJ.

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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 4PJ 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 4PJ 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.

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

TQ1 4PJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Margarets Road, 0.6km from Daison Heights in Torquay. Administratively it sits within St Marychurch ward and the Torbay constituency.

For renters and young professionals, TQ1 4PJ offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. 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 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 4PJ 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 4PJ. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

TQ1 4PJ has low crime rates — 36 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 offences79
Anti-social behaviour33
Other theft18
Shoplifting14
Criminal damage and arson11

school Local Schools

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Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay

Good71 pupils0.2 km
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St Margaret's Academy

Good401 pupils0.3 km
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Homelands Primary School

Good232 pupils0.4 km
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St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School

Good310 pupils0.4 km
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St Cuthbert Mayne School

Good955 pupils0.6 km
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The Spires College

Good1109 pupils0.7 km
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All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School

Good193 pupils1.1 km
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Ellacombe Church of England Academy

Good399 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Babbacombe Inn0.9 km
  • Boots and Laces0.6 km
  • Dog & Duck0.8 km
  • Dolphin Inn0.0 km
  • The George Inn0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • 139 Catering0.7 km
  • Cafe Babbs0.0 km
  • D&H Fishmongers Ltd0.1 km
  • LG Palk0.4 km
  • LG Palk Hog Roast0.4 km
  • + 17 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Babbacombe Hotel0.6 km
  • Lorrens Health Hydro0.4 km
  • Morningside Hotel0.6 km
  • Seabreeze Guest House0.7 km
  • Trecarn Hotel0.5 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Babbacombe Bay Cafe0.7 km
  • Bay Tree Cafe0.3 km
  • Cliff Railway Cafe0.4 km
  • Coffee Bean0.8 km
  • Coffee House0.1 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Best One Babbacombe0.7 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Bay Spice Tandoori0.5 km
  • Drakes Fish and Chips0.8 km
  • I Am Thai Takeaway0.7 km
  • Marples0.0 km
  • Papa Johns0.1 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Torre2.0 km
  • Torquay2.8 km
  • Paignton6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Chilcote Memorial0.1 km
  • Town Hall0.2 km
  • Hampton Avenue0.2 km
  • Petitor Road0.2 km
  • United Reformed Church0.3 km