How many households are in Torquay Central?

There are 3,957 households in Torquay Central

What's the average income in Torquay Central?

Average resident income is about £33,700 per year.

How deprived is Torquay Central?

Deprivation score 10/10 (rank 1181 of 32844 in country).

What are prices by property type in Torquay Central?

Latest medians: Detached £514,470, Semi-detached £438,750, Terraced £177,500, Flats £118,000.

How safe is Torquay Central?

Crime level in Torquay Central is very high with about 416 crimes per 1,000 residents.

What are house prices in Torquay Central?

Based on 84 recent sales, the median price is £142,500; see the 10-year chart for trends.

What's the Torquay Central population and density?

Torquay Central population is 7,758 with density 5211.6 per km².

What home types are most common in Torquay Central?

Housing mix: purpose-built flat 36.0%, converted/shared house (inc hmo) 23.7%.

How much social housing is near Torquay Central?

About 9.4% across the Torquay Central area.

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Q: What schools in Torquay Central and how are they rated?

There are 1 schools in Torquay Central: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

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About

Torquay Central is the main hub of the seaside town of Torquay in Torbay, Devon. The area features a mix of shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities, catering to both locals and visitors. The pedestrianized Fleet Street and Union Street are the primary shopping areas, with a range of high-street brands and independent stores. The nearby harbourside offers views of the marina and access to boat trips along the coast.

Torquay Central is also home to cultural landmarks like the Torre Abbey, a historic site with gardens and art exhibitions. The seafront includes Torre Abbey Sands, a popular beach with easy access to the town centre. Public transport links, including a train station and bus routes, make the area well-connected. The central location provides a balance of convenience and coastal charm.

Area overview

On average Torquay Central has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 416 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Torquay Central is £33,700 per year. There are 1 schools in Torquay Central: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

416

Deprivation level

10/10

Income level

1/10

Social housing

9.4%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Torquay Central Population

7,758

Population density

5,211.6 per km²

Demographics

British

6,331

81.63%

Other White

785

10.12%

Other Asian

106

1.37%

Chinese

0.99%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.8%

Total population: 7,756

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

2,005

50.71%

Owns outright

817

20.66%

Owns with a mortgage

589

14.9%

Other social rented

336

8.5%

Other forms of private rent

119

3.01%

Total households: 3,954

Property prices in Torquay Central

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £142,500 in Torquay Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,000 up to £670,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	2	£514,470	£374,493	£436,705	£592,235	£654,447
Flats	49	£118,000	£53,200	£75,000	£145,000	£296,000
Semi-Detached	8	£438,750	£207,668	£243,000	£446,250	£459,750
Terraced	25	£177,500	£95,800	£130,000	£215,000	£269,400

10 years price trend in Torquay Central

All postcodes in Torquay Central

TQ25LD

Avenue Road

TQ25NA

Abbey Road

TQ25NH

Abbey Road

TQ25QB

Union Street

TQ25QP

Higher Union Lane

TQ25RF

Madeira Place

TQ25TD

Melville Lane

TQ25UX

Warren Road

TQ11ET

Union Street

TQ11XY

Pimlico

TQ12BH

Victoria Parade

TQ25BD

Cleveland Road

TQ25HY

Belgrave Road

TQ25PS

Union Street

TQ25PY

Temperance Street

TQ25SR

Rock Road

TQ25TZ

Croft Road

TQ13AR

Potters Hill

TQ19SN

Torquay Central

TQ14BY

Union Street

TQ25BP

Lansdowne Road

TQ25BZ

Newton Road

TQ25ES

Torquay Central

TQ25JW

Lime Avenue

TQ25PR

Lower Union Lane

TQ25PD

Cary Road

TQ25PE

St Luke's Park

TQ25QZ

Union Street

TQ25RD

Madeira Place

TQ14EE

Avoca Avenue

TQ14FJ

Mckay Avenue

TQ25AT

Bath Lane

TQ25BT

Vansittart Road

TQ25EA

Fleet Street

TQ25HX

Belgrave Road

TQ25SW

Warren Road

TQ25JJ

Falkland Road

TQ14FD

Barton Road

TQ25DJ

Fleet Street

TQ25FA

Laburnum Row

TQ25HA

Torbay Road

TQ25QL

Union Street

TQ25UD

Croft Hill

TQ11QG

Grafton Terrace

TQ11RG

Queen Street

TQ14AB

Newton Road

TQ14ED

Tor Vale

TQ25HE

Belgrave Road

TQ25JE

Chestnut Avenue

TQ25RZ

Zion Road

TQ25SY

Melville Street

TQ25UJ

Scarborough Road

TQ25NU

St Lukes Road

TQ11BG

Braddons Hill Road West

TQ11NN

Bethel Terrace

TQ11NX

Pennsylvania Road

TQ25PG

Torquay Central

TQ25QY

Union Street

TQ25UU

Tor Church Road

TQ13BQ

Castle Road

TQ13YA

Union Street

TQ14FH

Mckay Avenue

TQ25QQ

Factory Row

TQ25UF

Croft Road

TQ19SE

Torquay Central

TQ11AG

Braddons Hill Road West

TQ11RF

Stentiford Hill Road

TQ12BJ

Victoria Parade

TQ13BG

Castle Lane

TQ14UT

Torquay Central

TQ25JH

Falkland Road

TQ25AS

Bath Lane

TQ25BG

Vine Road

TQ25SL

Southlands Road

TQ25UG

Scarborough Road

TQ11NP

Princes Road

TQ11NW

Hoxton Road

TQ13BB

Castle Lane

TQ14BX

Union Street

TQ25BQ

Tor Park Road

TQ25DL

Braddons Hill Road West

TQ25DR

Cary Road

TQ25EZ

Torbay Road

TQ25JS

Chestnut Avenue

TQ25NY

St Lukes Road

TQ25RA

Castle Circus

TQ25RR

Morgan Avenue

TQ25SB

Torhill Road

TQ25TL

Warren Road

TQ13DT

Lymington Road

TQ19SH

Torquay Central

TQ14AN

Parkfield Road

TQ14BZ

Union Street

TQ14DS

Barton Road

TQ25AE

South Street

TQ25BA

Bexley Lane

TQ25EB

Fleet Street

TQ25ER

Newton Road

TQ25NL

Abbey Road

TQ25YE

St Lukes Road South

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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