Torquay TQ7 area guide
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Is Torquay TQ7 a good place to live?
In Torquay (TQ7), recorded crime is 78% below the national average, homes sell for around £507,051 on average, there are 9 schools in the area (3 of 4 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 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- A Safetycrime 78% below average
- B Schools75% 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
£507,051
Population
24,735
Recorded crime
49.9
Schools
9
Broadband
33%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Torquay TQ7
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Torquay TQ7 is rated high. Around 6.1% of properties (939 of 15,353) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 659 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 TQ7, 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 (71 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in TQ7 (May 24–Apr 26, average 48/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 54
- One-person households
- 31%
- Households with children
- 21%
- Households
- 11,103
Owned 70% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 16%
Census 2021 (ONS), for TQ7.
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Torquay TQ7: frequently asked questions
Is Torquay TQ7 a good place to live?
In Torquay (TQ7), recorded crime is 78% below the national average, homes sell for around £507,051 on average, there are 9 schools in the area (3 of 4 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 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Torquay TQ7?
Recorded crime in Torquay TQ7 runs at 49.9 per 1,000 properties, 78% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Torquay TQ7 safe?
Crime in Torquay TQ7 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Torquay TQ7 runs at 49.9 per 1,000 properties, 78% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Torquay TQ7?
Homes in Torquay TQ7 sell for around £507,051 on average, based on 372 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Torquay TQ7 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Torquay TQ7 is rated high. Around 6.1% of properties (939 of 15,353) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 659 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Torquay TQ7?
There are 9 schools in Torquay TQ7 (8 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Torquay TQ7 any good?
Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in Torquay TQ7, 3 (75%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Torquay TQ7 a deprived area?
Torquay TQ7 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).