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TQ1

TORQUAY

Devon, South West, England

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TQ1 is the postcode district for TORQUAY, located in Devon, South West.

Avg price £277,588
1yr change ▼ 14.1%
Crime 90% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£277,588

▼ 14.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

3% below national avg

Crime Rate

154.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

90% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

14 schools

Broadband Speed

337 Mbps

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.

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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

£246K £258K £270K £282K £294K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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)
This area
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.

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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

0

Outstanding

5

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

138,548

Population

67

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.

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337.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

86%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

TQ

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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Frequently Asked Questions about TQ1 TORQUAY

What is the average house price in TQ1 TORQUAY?
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 TORQUAY 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 is the population of TQ1 TORQUAY?
The population of TQ1 (TORQUAY) is approximately 138,548 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 28% of homes are owner-occupied, 16% are privately rented, and 10% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in TQ1 TORQUAY?
There are 14 schools in or near TQ1. 36% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

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