Postcode TQ1 3BL is located in an urban city, within the Ellacombe ward of Torbay in the South West region, and forms part of the Ellacombe area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 119.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Ellacombe is £39,600 per year. The nearest station is Torre located about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Brewery Park.
Ellacombe has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,457 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Ellacombe has a very high crime rate, with approximately 119.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 of residents in Ellacombe is £39,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TQ1 3BL.
Ellacombe near TQ1 3BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Torre located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Torre | N/A | Walking directions to Torre |
| 0.9 mi | Torquay | N/A | Walking directions to Torquay |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Brewery Park | Small | Walking directions to Brewery Park |
| 0.2 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 3BL postcode area, located within Ellacombe, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TQ1 3BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Ellacombe News | Victoria Road, Torbay, TQ1 1TG | Walking directions to Ellacombe News |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Lymington Road, Torbay, TQ1 3HY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Castle Circus, Torbay, TQ2 5RA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | McColl's | Union Street, Torbay, TQ2 5PH | Walking directions to McColl's |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 5-6 Union Street, Torquay, TQ1 3UT | Walking directions to Iceland |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.