Torquay TQ10 area guide
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Is Torquay TQ10 a good place to live?
In Torquay (TQ10), recorded crime is 80% below the national average, homes sell for around £401,744 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, 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
£401,744
Population
10,311
Recorded crime
44.9
Schools
2
Broadband
64%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Torquay TQ10
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Torquay TQ10 is rated high. Around 3.0% of properties (94 of 3,136) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 40 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 TQ10, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (13 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 TQ10 (May 24–Apr 26, average 14/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 51
- One-person households
- 26%
- Households with children
- 25%
- Households
- 4,245
Owned 73% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 16%
Census 2021 (ONS), for TQ10.
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Torquay TQ10: frequently asked questions
Is Torquay TQ10 a good place to live?
In Torquay (TQ10), recorded crime is 80% below the national average, homes sell for around £401,744 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Torquay TQ10?
Recorded crime in Torquay TQ10 runs at 44.9 per 1,000 properties, 80% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Torquay TQ10 safe?
Crime in Torquay TQ10 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Torquay TQ10 runs at 44.9 per 1,000 properties, 80% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Torquay TQ10?
Homes in Torquay TQ10 sell for around £401,744 on average, based on 51 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Torquay TQ10 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Torquay TQ10 is rated high. Around 3.0% of properties (94 of 3,136) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 40 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Torquay TQ10?
There are 2 schools in Torquay TQ10 (1 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Torquay TQ10 a deprived area?
Torquay TQ10 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).