Postcode TQ1 3RU 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 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 nearest station is Torre, about 1.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Babbacombe Downs.
Ellacombe has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,440 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% 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 2.4% 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 3RU.
Ellacombe near TQ1 3RU 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 1.3 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Tessier Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Tessier Gardens |
Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £191,750 (about £210 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 | 5 | £405,000 | £234 |
| Terraced | 51 | £195,000 | £212 |
| Flats | 21 | £133,000 | £203 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £254,000 | £99,000 | £296,500 | £150,000 |
| 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 | £137,500 | £365,000 | £200,000 |
| 2026 | £460,000 | £115,000 | — | £197,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £195 | £163 | £165 | £158 |
| 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 | £203 | £235 | £204 |
| 2026 | £274 | £187 | — | £217 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TQ1 3RU.
In the TQ1 3RU postcode area, located within Ellacombe, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TQ1 3RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Carters | Warbro Road, Torbay, TQ1 3RB | Walking directions to Carters |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 55 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 3SN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | St Marychurch Road, Torbay, TQ1 3HW | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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 3RU, 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 3RU 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around TQ1 3RU in Ellacombe is £191,750 (about £210 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to TQ1 3RU, including All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School (Good), The Spires College (Good) and Warberry CofE Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
TQ1 3RU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,440 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 3RU 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.