TQ1 — TORQUAY | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in TQ1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in TQ1 is £277,588, which is 28% below the Devon average of £385,452.

Property values in TQ1 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in TQ1 have fallen 14.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£650,140	188
Semi-detached	£335,721	131
Terraced	£241,921	578
Flat	£173,744	724
All types	£277,588	1710

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in TQ1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 154.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, TQ1 has a crime rate significantly 90% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

63.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

4.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

3.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

27.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

22.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

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National average

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Schools in TQ1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

TQ1 has 14 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Homelands Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
The Spires College	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
St Cuthbert Mayne School	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Abbey School	Other	Not inspected	mi
St Margaret's Academy	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

138,548

Population

Median Age

28%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

28.0%

Private rent

16.0%

Social rent

10.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in TQ1 are 337.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

337.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

86%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in TQ1 is collected by Teignbridge. The Band D rate is £2,279/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

TQ1 — TORQUAY

Area Summary

TQ1 (TORQUAY) offers property prices near the national average (£277,588), higher-than-average crime (90% above national average), 14 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (337 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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TQ2

TORQUAY

£291K

▼ 10.2% YoY

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PAIGNTON

£271K

▲ 0.3% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in TQ1?

The average house price in TQ1 (TORQUAY) is £277,588, based on 1710 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 3% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 14.1% over the past year.

Is TQ1 a safe area to live?

Crime in TQ1 is above the national average (154.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (63.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (27.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in TQ1?

There are 14 schools in or near TQ1. 36% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in TQ1?

Council tax in TQ1 is collected by Teignbridge. The Band D rate is £2,279 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in TQ1?

The average broadband download speed in TQ1 is 337 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 86%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in TQ1 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 28% of homes in TQ1 are owner-occupied. 16% are privately rented and 10% are social housing. The total population is approximately 138,548.