TQ1 postcode: what it's like to live there
The TQ1 district covers Torquay, Shaldon. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 9 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in TQ1
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from TQ1 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Exeter: 65 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in TQ1
- All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School · TQ1 3RN · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 21% in England
- Ellacombe Church of England Academy · TQ1 1TG · Good (2024) · Top 29% in England
- Homelands Primary School · TQ1 4NT · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Bottom 33% in England
- Ilsham Church of England Academy · TQ1 2JQ · Remains Good (2023) · Top 5% in England
- Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay · TQ1 4NZ · Good (2022) · Bottom 25% in England
- St Margaret's Academy · TQ1 4PA · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 26% in England
- St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School · TQ1 4QH · Good (2024) · Bottom 4% in England
- Torre Church of England Academy · TQ1 4DN · Report card 2026: Strong or better in every area · Top 10% in England
- Upton St James CofE Primary School · TQ1 4AZ · Requires improvement in some areas (2024) · Bottom 2% in England
- Warberry CofE Academy · TQ1 1SB · Good (2023) · Top 21% in England
Secondary schools in TQ1
- St Cuthbert Mayne School · TQ1 4RN · Good or better in every area (2025) · Bottom 11% in England
- The Spires College · TQ1 3PE · Remains Good (2022) · Bottom 39% in England
Fee-paying schools in TQ1
- Abbey School · TQ1 4PR · Inspected by ISI
Nurseries and pre-schools in TQ1
- St Matthias Pre-School & Childcare Centre · TQ1 1HW · Good (Ofsted)
- Abbey School Nursery · TQ1 4PR · Requires improvement (Ofsted)
- Furrough Cross Pre-School · TQ1 3SB
- Hatfield Nursery · TQ1 4NZ · Good (Ofsted)
- Mama Bear's Day Nursery · TQ1 4PA · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- St Marychurch Pre School · TQ1 4QY · Good (Ofsted)
- Tops Babbacombe · TQ1 3SR · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in TQ1
- Chilcote Practice · TQ1 3LA
- Brunel Medical Practice · TQ1 3SL
- Southover Medical Practice · TQ1 3HD
Neighbourhoods in TQ1
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of TQ1 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellswood | 30% | £225k | High | 12 min |
| St Marychurch & Maidencombe | 16% | £235k | Average | 6 min |
| Babbacombe & Plainmoor | 14% | £228k | Average | 9 min |
| Torquay Central | 13% | £165k | Very high | 10 min |
| Upton & Hele | 12% | £200k | Very high | 9 min |
| Ellacombe | 11% | £190k | Average | 6 min |
| Shiphay & the Willows | 2% | £248k | High | 11 min |
Questions
Where is the TQ1 postcode?
TQ1 covers 9 neighbourhoods in Torquay, Shaldon, with 923 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in TQ1?
The typical home price across TQ1's neighbourhoods is £225k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in TQ1?
10 primary and 2 secondary state schools have a TQ1 postcode, plus 1 fee-paying.
How long is the commute from TQ1?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Exeter 65 minutes.