Postcode TQ1 3SS 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 very high crime levels, with around 141.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Babbacombe & Plainmoor is £39,100 per year. The nearest station is Torre located about 1.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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 very high crime rate, with approximately 141.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.3% 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 of residents in Babbacombe & Plainmoor is £39,100 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 54 ft away from TQ1 3SS.
Babbacombe & Plainmoor near TQ1 3SS 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Babbacombe Downs | Medium | Walking directions to Babbacombe Downs |
| 0.3 mi | Tessier Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Tessier Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Cary Park | Small | Walking directions to Cary Park |
Based on 184 recent sales, the median property price is £231,500 in St Marychurch area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £910,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £345,000 |
| Flats | 66 | £155,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £272,500 |
| Terraced | 74 | £245,500 |
10 year median price trend in St Marychurch
In the TQ1 3SS postcode area, located within Babbacombe & Plainmoor, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TQ1 3SS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 55 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 3SN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Carters | Warbro Road, Torbay, TQ1 3RB | Walking directions to Carters |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Greenway Road, Torbay, TQ1 4TY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Food | Hampton Lane, Torbay, TQ1 4PS | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.