Postcode TQ1 4LB 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.0 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 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Cary Park.
Babbacombe & Plainmoor has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,458 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 94.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TQ1 4LB.
Babbacombe & Plainmoor near TQ1 4LB 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Torre | N/A | Walking directions to Torre |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Cary Park | Small | Walking directions to Cary Park |
| 0.3 mi | Stantaway Hill | Small | Walking directions to Stantaway Hill |
Based on 202 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 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 | 15 | £370,000 |
| Flats | 72 | £152,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £282,500 |
| Terraced | 81 | £245,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Marychurch
In the TQ1 4LB postcode area, located within Babbacombe & Plainmoor, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TQ1 4LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | Lymington Road, Torbay, TQ1 4AU | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | St Marychurch Road, Torquay, TQ1 3HL | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | St Marychurch Road, Torbay, TQ1 3HW | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Teignmouth Road, Torquay, TQ1 4RY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Ellacombe News | Victoria Road, Torbay, TQ1 1TG | Walking directions to Ellacombe News |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.