Torquay TQ1 area guide
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Is Torquay TQ1 a good place to live?
In Torquay (TQ1), recorded crime is 80% above the national average, homes sell for around £284,243 on average, there are 14 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£284,243
Population
43,049
Recorded crime
410.2
Schools
14
Broadband
80%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Torquay TQ1
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Torquay TQ1 is rated high. Around 2.1% of properties (456 of 21,408) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 300 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual average (mean) sold price in TQ1, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (130 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in TQ1 (May 24–Apr 26, average 367/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 48
- One-person households
- 41%
- Households with children
- 21%
- Households
- 20,434
Owned 55% · Social rent 8% · Private rent 36%
Census 2021 (ONS), for TQ1.
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Torquay TQ1: frequently asked questions
Is Torquay TQ1 a good place to live?
In Torquay (TQ1), recorded crime is 80% above the national average, homes sell for around £284,243 on average, there are 14 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Torquay TQ1?
Recorded crime in Torquay TQ1 runs at 410.2 per 1,000 properties, 80% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Torquay TQ1 safe?
Crime in Torquay TQ1 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Torquay TQ1 runs at 410.2 per 1,000 properties, 80% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Torquay TQ1?
Homes in Torquay TQ1 sell for around £284,243 on average, based on 607 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Torquay TQ1 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Torquay TQ1 is rated high. Around 2.1% of properties (456 of 21,408) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 300 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Torquay TQ1?
There are 14 schools in Torquay TQ1 (10 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Torquay TQ1 a deprived area?
Torquay TQ1 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).