Postcode TQ1 1LE is located in an urban city, within the Ellacombe area of Torbay in the South West region, and forms part of the Ellacombe area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ellacombe is £43,968 per year. The median sale price in Ellacombe is £185,000 (around £214 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £141,125 and £222,500. The nearest station is Torquay, about 1.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Brewery Park.
Ellacombe has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,241 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Ellacombe has a very low crime rate, with approximately 31.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ellacombe is £43,968 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TQ1 1LE.
Ellacombe near TQ1 1LE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Torquay located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Brewery Park | Small | Walking directions to Brewery Park |
| 0.3 mi | Ellacombe Green | Small | Walking directions to Ellacombe Green |
Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £214 per square foot) in Ellacombe area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £765,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £460,000 | £279 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £282,500 | £223 |
| Terraced | 46 | £189,000 | £216 |
| Flats | 21 | £129,000 | £203 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £233,000 | £96,000 | £296,500 | £152,000 |
| 2017 | £257,500 | £102,500 | £239,950 | £155,000 |
| 2018 | £277,500 | £101,000 | £187,500 | £157,000 |
| 2019 | £370,000 | £108,500 | £222,500 | £180,000 |
| 2020 | £270,000 | £120,000 | £222,000 | £164,375 |
| 2021 | £335,000 | £122,000 | £315,000 | £205,000 |
| 2022 | £260,000 | £125,000 | £340,000 | £214,000 |
| 2023 | £283,250 | £135,000 | £308,000 | £220,000 |
| 2024 | £434,470 | £129,998 | £312,500 | £222,500 |
| 2025 | £435,000 | £135,250 | £325,000 | £198,000 |
| 2026 | £460,000 | £116,250 | £312,500 | £189,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £202 | £159 | £165 | £157 |
| 2017 | £162 | £181 | £182 | £159 |
| 2018 | £227 | £168 | £183 | £171 |
| 2019 | £251 | £184 | £191 | £175 |
| 2020 | £280 | £186 | £189 | £178 |
| 2021 | £255 | £204 | £229 | £193 |
| 2022 | £252 | £205 | £241 | £223 |
| 2023 | £259 | £240 | £264 | £226 |
| 2024 | £202 | £216 | £250 | £218 |
| 2025 | £283 | £201 | £234 | £204 |
| 2026 | £274 | £210 | £237 | £214 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TQ1 1LE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 May 2026 | 75, Grange Road, Torquay, TQ1 1LE | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 121, Grange Road, Torquay, TQ1 1LE | Flats | Leasehold | £129,000 | |
| 08 Oct 2025 | 73, Grange Road, Torquay, TQ1 1LE | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2025 | 89, Grange Road, Torquay, TQ1 1LE | Flats | Leasehold | £133,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2025 | 103, Grange Road, Torquay, TQ1 1LE | Terraced | Leasehold | £135,000 |
In the TQ1 1LE postcode area, located within Ellacombe, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Warberry CofE Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Dec 2023. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Jan 2014. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Ellacombe Church of England Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 May 2024. |
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TQ1 1LE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ellacombe News | Victoria Road, Torbay, TQ1 1TG | Walking directions to Ellacombe News |
| 0.4 mi | Carters | Warbro Road, Torbay, TQ1 3RB | Walking directions to Carters |
| 0.4 mi | Zakopane Supermarket | Market Street, Torbay, TQ1 3AQ | Walking directions to Zakopane Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Food Plus | Market Street, Torbay, TQ1 3AA | Walking directions to Food Plus |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 25-26 Fleet Street, Torquay, TQ1 1DB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Torbay district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for TQ1 1LE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jermaine Atiya-Alla
Ellacombe - Elected 4 May 2023
Yannis Matthew Nicolaou
Ellacombe - Elected 4 May 2023
Steve Darling
Torbay - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TQ1 1LE records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around TQ1 1LE in Ellacombe is £185,000 (about £214 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to TQ1 1LE, including Warberry CofE Academy (Good), All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School (Good) and Ellacombe Church of England Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
TQ1 1LE scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,241 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Torbay covering TQ1 1LE is Steve Darling (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jermaine Atiya-Alla (Liberal Democrats) and Yannis Matthew Nicolaou (Liberal Democrats).