Postcode TQ1 3SU 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, in line with the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Babbacombe & Plainmoor is £41,715 per year. The nearest station is Torre, about 1.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the 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 17.9% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 36 ft away from TQ1 3SU.
Babbacombe & Plainmoor near TQ1 3SU 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Babbacombe Downs | Medium | Walking directions to Babbacombe Downs |
| 0.5 mi | Tessier Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Tessier Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Cary Park | Small | Walking directions to Cary Park |
Based on 171 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £253 per square foot) in St Marychurch area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £1,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £495,000 | £320 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £290,000 | £262 |
| Terraced | 62 | £232,250 | £242 |
| Flats | 60 | £150,000 | £244 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £390,000 | £132,000 | £217,000 | £186,500 |
| 2017 | £547,000 | £123,500 | £215,000 | £171,750 |
| 2018 | £312,500 | £120,000 | £215,000 | £182,000 |
| 2019 | £440,000 | £141,500 | £242,000 | £180,750 |
| 2020 | £340,000 | £146,000 | £246,000 | £199,000 |
| 2021 | £350,000 | £175,000 | £257,500 | £215,000 |
| 2022 | £610,000 | £169,975 | £282,500 | £250,000 |
| 2023 | £750,000 | £160,000 | £299,950 | £245,000 |
| 2024 | £370,000 | £154,250 | £290,000 | £250,000 |
| 2025 | £477,500 | £150,000 | £297,500 | £230,000 |
| 2026 | £365,000 | £160,000 | £245,000 | £246,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £225 | £201 | £212 | £175 |
| 2017 | £272 | £210 | £207 | £178 |
| 2018 | £222 | £215 | £217 | £187 |
| 2019 | £324 | £235 | £204 | £184 |
| 2020 | £288 | £230 | £228 | £208 |
| 2021 | £290 | £263 | £240 | £216 |
| 2022 | £425 | £271 | £242 | £243 |
| 2023 | £383 | £255 | £276 | £259 |
| 2024 | £364 | £267 | £270 | £233 |
| 2025 | £329 | £263 | £264 | £235 |
| 2026 | £249 | £247 | £258 | £246 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TQ1 3SU.
In the TQ1 3SU postcode area, located within Babbacombe & Plainmoor, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TQ1 3SU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
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 3SU, 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
The area around TQ1 3SU records about 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 3SU in Babbacombe & Plainmoor is £230,000 (about £253 per square foot) based on 171 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to TQ1 3SU, including All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School (Good), The Spires College (Good) and Abbey School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
TQ1 3SU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,657 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 3SU is Steve Darling (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: George Andrew Darling (Liberal Democrats), Kelly Louise Stephanie Harvey (Liberal Democrats) and Ras Virdee (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.