Postcode TQ1 3QY is located in an urban city, within the St Marychurch ward of Torbay in the South West region, and forms part of the Babbacombe & Plainmoor area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Babbacombe & Plainmoor is £41,715 per year. The nearest station is Torre located about 1.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Babbacombe Downs.
Babbacombe & Plainmoor has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,657 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Babbacombe & Plainmoor has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Babbacombe & Plainmoor is £41,715 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TQ1 3QY.
Babbacombe & Plainmoor near TQ1 3QY 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Babbacombe Downs | Medium | Walking directions to Babbacombe Downs |
| 0.4 mi | Brewery Park | Small | Walking directions to Brewery Park |
| 0.3 mi | Tessier Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Tessier Gardens |
Based on 184 recent sales, the median property price is £226,000 in St Marychurch area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £950,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 71 | £230,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £290,000 |
| Flats | 68 | £155,000 |
| Detached | 17 | £380,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Marychurch
In the TQ1 3QY postcode area, located within Babbacombe & Plainmoor, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TQ1 3QY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Carters | Warbro Road, Torbay, TQ1 3RB | Walking directions to Carters |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 55 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 3SN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | St Marychurch Road, Torbay, TQ1 3HW | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | St Marychurch Road, Torquay, TQ1 3HL | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Greenway Road, Torbay, TQ1 4TY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
Annual council tax rates for Torbay district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for TQ1 3QY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
George Andrew Darling
St Marychurch - Elected 4 May 2023
Kelly Louise Stephanie Harvey
St Marychurch - Elected 4 May 2023
Ras Virdee
St Marychurch - Elected 4 May 2023
Steve Darling
Torbay - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.