Postcode TQ1 3TA is located in an urban city, within the St Marychurch ward of Torbay in the South West region, and forms part of the Wellswood area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wellswood is £39,267 per year. The nearest station is Torre located about 1.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Babbacombe Downs.
Wellswood has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,122 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Wellswood has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 52.5 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 4.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wellswood is £39,267 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 71 ft away from TQ1 3TA.
Wellswood near TQ1 3TA 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Babbacombe Downs | Medium | Walking directions to Babbacombe Downs |
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 3TA postcode area, located within Wellswood, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TQ1 3TA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 55 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 3SN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 3TA, 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.