Torquay TQ3 area guide
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Is Torquay TQ3 a good place to live?
In Torquay (TQ3), recorded crime is 20% below the national average, homes sell for around £273,560 on average, there are 8 schools in the area (2 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), 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).
- B Safetycrime 20% below average
- C Schools67% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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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
£273,560
Population
42,621
Recorded crime
182.7
Schools
8
Broadband
91%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Torquay TQ3
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Torquay TQ3 is rated high. Around 2.5% of properties (426 of 17,223) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 226 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 sold price in TQ3, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (127 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in TQ3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 165/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 48
- One-person households
- 33%
- Households with children
- 24%
- Households
- 18,701
Owned 67% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 23%
Census 2021 (ONS), for TQ3.
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Torquay TQ3: frequently asked questions
Is Torquay TQ3 a good place to live?
In Torquay (TQ3), recorded crime is 20% below the national average, homes sell for around £273,560 on average, there are 8 schools in the area (2 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), 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 TQ3?
Recorded crime in Torquay TQ3 runs at 182.7 per 1,000 properties, 20% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Torquay TQ3 safe?
Crime in Torquay TQ3 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Torquay TQ3 runs at 182.7 per 1,000 properties, 20% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Torquay TQ3?
Homes in Torquay TQ3 sell for around £273,560 on average, based on 543 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Torquay TQ3 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Torquay TQ3 is rated high. Around 2.5% of properties (426 of 17,223) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 226 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Torquay TQ3?
There are 8 schools in Torquay TQ3 (5 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Torquay TQ3 any good?
Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Torquay TQ3, 2 (67%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Torquay TQ3 a deprived area?
Torquay TQ3 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).