Postcode TQ1 3BE is located in an urban city, within the Ellacombe ward of Torbay in the South West region, and forms part of the Torquay Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 289.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Torquay Central is £33,700 per year. The nearest station is Torquay located about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Brewery Park.
Torquay Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 736 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Torquay Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 289.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Torquay Central is £33,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TQ1 3BE.
Torquay Central near TQ1 3BE 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Torquay | N/A | Walking directions to Torquay |
| 0.8 mi | Torre | N/A | Walking directions to Torre |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Brewery Park | Small | Walking directions to Brewery Park |
| 0.1 mi | Ellacombe Green | Small | Walking directions to Ellacombe Green |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £208,000 in Ellacombe area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £765,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £460,000 |
| Flats | 18 | £135,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £295,000 |
| Terraced | 71 | £209,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ellacombe
In the TQ1 3BE postcode area, located within Torquay Central, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TQ1 3BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 5-6 Union Street, Torquay, TQ1 3UT | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Zakopane Supermarket | Market Street, Torbay, TQ1 3AQ | Walking directions to Zakopane Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Food Plus | Market Street, Torbay, TQ1 3AA | Walking directions to Food Plus |
| 0.1 mi | McColl's | Union Street, Torbay, TQ2 5PH | Walking directions to McColl's |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Castle Circus, Torbay, TQ2 5RA | Walking directions to Londis |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.