Postcode TQ1 9JH is located in an urban city, within the Barton with Watcombe ward of Torbay in the South West region, and forms part of the Shiphay & the Willows area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Shiphay & the Willows is £50,330 per year. The nearest station is Torre located about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Kitson Park.
Shiphay & the Willows has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,862 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Shiphay & the Willows has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Shiphay & the Willows is £50,330 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 225 ft away from TQ1 9JH.
Shiphay & the Willows near TQ1 9JH 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Torre | N/A | Walking directions to Torre |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Kitson Park | Medium | Walking directions to Kitson Park |
Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Barton with Watcombe area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,750 up to £540,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 49 | £216,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 63 | £240,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £105,000 |
| Detached | 33 | £372,500 |
10 year median price trend in Barton with Watcombe
In the TQ1 9JH postcode area, located within Shiphay & the Willows, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TQ1 9JH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Budgens | Newton Road, Torbay, TQ2 7AR | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 173 Newton Road, Torquay, TQ2 7AJ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Regents Close, Newton Road, Torquay, TQ2 7AN | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Nicholson Road, Torquay, TQ2 7HT | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | Hele Road, Torquay, TQ2 7PX | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
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 9JH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mike Fox
Barton with Watcombe - Elected 4 May 2023
Steve Darling
Barton with Watcombe - Elected 4 May 2023
Swithin Long
Barton with Watcombe - 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.