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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51.3 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 1.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Babbacombe Downs.
Ellacombe has a moderate 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 low crime rate, with approximately 51.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Ellacombe is £39,600 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 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 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.