Postcode TQ1 3JB 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 Torre located about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 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 10.5% 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 3JB.
Torquay Central near TQ1 3JB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £208,500 in Ellacombe area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £530,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £409,470 |
| Flats | 21 | £129,995 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £295,000 |
| Terraced | 66 | £221,250 |
10 years price trend in Ellacombe
In the TQ1 3JB postcode area, located within Torquay Central, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.