Torquay TQ13 area guide
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Is Torquay TQ13 a good place to live?
In Torquay (TQ13), recorded crime is 83% below the national average, homes sell for around £449,015 on average, there are 14 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 6/10, 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
£449,015
Population
39,767
Recorded crime
38.2
Schools
14
Broadband
44%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Torquay TQ13
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Torquay TQ13 is rated high. Around 6.2% of properties (1,189 of 19,102) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 799 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 TQ13, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (98 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 TQ13 (May 24–Apr 26, average 49/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 51
- One-person households
- 30%
- Households with children
- 23%
- Households
- 17,532
Owned 74% · Social rent 8% · Private rent 18%
Census 2021 (ONS), for TQ13.
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Torquay TQ13: frequently asked questions
Is Torquay TQ13 a good place to live?
In Torquay (TQ13), recorded crime is 83% below the national average, homes sell for around £449,015 on average, there are 14 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 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Torquay TQ13?
Recorded crime in Torquay TQ13 runs at 38.2 per 1,000 properties, 83% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Torquay TQ13 safe?
Crime in Torquay TQ13 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Torquay TQ13 runs at 38.2 per 1,000 properties, 83% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Torquay TQ13?
Homes in Torquay TQ13 sell for around £449,015 on average, based on 422 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Torquay TQ13 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Torquay TQ13 is rated high. Around 6.2% of properties (1,189 of 19,102) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 799 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Torquay TQ13?
There are 14 schools in Torquay TQ13 (10 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Torquay TQ13 a deprived area?
Torquay TQ13 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).