Torquay TQ11 area guide
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Is Torquay TQ11 a good place to live?
In Torquay (TQ11), recorded crime is 64% below the national average, homes sell for around £359,757 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 4/10, 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
£359,757
Population
6,882
Recorded crime
82.8
Schools
2
Broadband
45%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Torquay TQ11
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Torquay TQ11 is rated high. Around 17.4% of properties (524 of 3,009) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 231 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 TQ11, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (20 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 TQ11 (May 24–Apr 26, average 20/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 50
- One-person households
- 30%
- Households with children
- 25%
- Households
- 2,941
Owned 67% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 20%
Census 2021 (ONS), for TQ11.
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Torquay TQ11: frequently asked questions
Is Torquay TQ11 a good place to live?
In Torquay (TQ11), recorded crime is 64% below the national average, homes sell for around £359,757 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 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Torquay TQ11?
Recorded crime in Torquay TQ11 runs at 82.8 per 1,000 properties, 64% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Torquay TQ11 safe?
Crime in Torquay TQ11 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Torquay TQ11 runs at 82.8 per 1,000 properties, 64% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Torquay TQ11?
Homes in Torquay TQ11 sell for around £359,757 on average, based on 66 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Torquay TQ11 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Torquay TQ11 is rated high. Around 17.4% of properties (524 of 3,009) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 231 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Torquay TQ11?
There are 2 schools in Torquay TQ11 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Torquay TQ11 a deprived area?
Torquay TQ11 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).