Torquay TQ14 area guide
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Is Torquay TQ14 a good place to live?
In Torquay (TQ14), recorded crime is 43% below the national average, homes sell for around £348,590 on average, there are 7 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
£348,590
Population
21,888
Recorded crime
128.8
Schools
7
Broadband
80%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Torquay TQ14
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Torquay TQ14 is rated high. Around 15.2% of properties (1,860 of 12,256) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 613 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 TQ14, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (85 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 TQ14 (May 24–Apr 26, average 105/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 55
- One-person households
- 34%
- Households with children
- 19%
- Households
- 10,266
Owned 73% · Social rent 7% · Private rent 19%
Census 2021 (ONS), for TQ14.
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Torquay TQ14: frequently asked questions
Is Torquay TQ14 a good place to live?
In Torquay (TQ14), recorded crime is 43% below the national average, homes sell for around £348,590 on average, there are 7 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 TQ14?
Recorded crime in Torquay TQ14 runs at 128.8 per 1,000 properties, 43% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Torquay TQ14 safe?
Crime in Torquay TQ14 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Torquay TQ14 runs at 128.8 per 1,000 properties, 43% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Torquay TQ14?
Homes in Torquay TQ14 sell for around £348,590 on average, based on 403 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Torquay TQ14 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Torquay TQ14 is rated high. Around 15.2% of properties (1,860 of 12,256) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 613 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Torquay TQ14?
There are 7 schools in Torquay TQ14 (5 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Torquay TQ14 a deprived area?
Torquay TQ14 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).