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Torquay Central

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About

Torquay Central encompasses the main commercial and civic heart of the town. The area includes Fleet Street and Union Street, which form the primary shopping district. The Town Hall and Central Library are located here, alongside numerous banks and service outlets. Public transport converges at the bus station, providing links across Torbay.

The area extends to the seafront, featuring the Princess Theatre and the Pavilion. Torre Abbey Meadows provides green space adjacent to the shore. The Victorian Torre Abbey, with its historic gardens and gallery, sits at the area's edge. This central zone blends retail, administration, and leisure facilities.

Area overview

On average Torquay Central has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 319 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Torquay Central is £33,290 per year. There are 1 schools in Torquay Central: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Torquay Central is home to around 7,758 people, with a population density of about 5,211.6 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
319
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
9.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Torquay Central Population
7,758
Population density
5,211.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
162.54(+393%)
Anti-social behaviour
93.71(+521%)
Criminal damage and arson
32.35(+397%)
Other theft
29.78(+429%)
Public order
29.78(+352%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,331
81.63%
Other White
785
10.12%
Other Asian
106
1.37%
Chinese
77
0.99%
White and Asian (mixed)
62
0.8%
Total population: 7,756

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,529
23.03%
No qualifications
1,468
22.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,087
16.37%
Level 3 (A level)
1,015
15.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
856
12.89%
Total 16+ residents: 6,640

Housing

Housing tenure

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 80 recent sales, the median property price is £140,500 in Torquay Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £1,400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Torquay Central in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Torquay Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£401,000
Flats47£113,000
Semi-Detached5£440,000
Terraced26£190,000

10 years median price trend in Torquay Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Torquay Central.

All postcodes in Torquay Central

TQ13JA

Ash Hill Road

TQ14EY

Tormohun

TQ25RN

Tor Hill Road

TQ25TE

Warren Road

TQ25TQ

Warren Road

TQ25HF

Belgrave Road

TQ25NJ

Abbey Road

TQ25UP

Tor Church Road

TQ25UR

Tor Church Road

TQ25AB

South Street

TQ25AX

Bridge Road

TQ25SQ

Church Street

TQ25UY

Scarborough Place

TQ25DF

Newton Road

TQ25NN

Abbey Road

TQ25QR

Higher Union Lane

TQ19SS

Tormohun

TQ25HJ

Belgrave Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.