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TQ5 Area Report

Torbay

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated May 2026

£300,349
Median Price
Postcode district (TQ5)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (TQ5)
5
Schools Nearby
15/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
5/10

Investment Score

Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in TQ5

Rental Yield
6.4
Price Growth
5.9
Safety
1.5
Schools
7
Transport
1.5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
10
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (TQ5)

Higher crime levels. Consider security measures and research specific crime types.

86
Crimes/month
39
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend↓ Decreasing

2025-04: 90
2025-05: 113
2025-06: 97
2025-07: 116
2025-08: 106
2025-09: 99
2025-10: 77
2025-11: 71
2025-12: 76
2026-01: 79
2026-02: 88
2026-03: 90
2025-042026-03

↓ 23% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Torbay)

DECILE 4/10 — 30–40% most deprived

Torbay has above-average deprivation, in the bottom 40% of areas nationally.

income
5
employment
4
education
4
health
3
crime
6
housing
5
environment
5

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Torbay (the HPI is only published at LAD level). TQ5 spans 2 local authorities; Torbay is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the TQ5-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£229,527
Torbay average
-3.1%
Annual Change
Declining
Market

Average Price by Type

£430,793
Detached
£280,064
Semi-Detached
£219,949
Terraced
£142,324
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £108,295
01/12/2003: £127,562
01/12/2004: £152,833
01/12/2005: £149,844
01/12/2006: £162,329
01/12/2007: £171,653
01/12/2008: £147,883
01/12/2009: £149,851
01/12/2010: £149,360
01/12/2011: £149,037
01/12/2012: £148,599
01/12/2013: £151,210
01/12/2014: £153,354
01/12/2015: £170,372
01/12/2016: £174,554
01/12/2017: £184,841
01/12/2018: £187,731
01/12/2019: £189,554
01/12/2020: £197,169
01/12/2021: £224,952
01/12/2022: £254,593
01/12/2023: £237,640
01/12/2024: £236,865
01/12/2025: £229,527
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

4
Primary
1
Secondary
5
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 5 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

45.3
Avg Attainment 8
+6.6% vs national (42.5)
47.7%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 45.4%
ABOVE NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 10 secondary schools in Torbay

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

15/100
Limited public transport - car likely needed for most journeys.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in TQ5 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£425,000
478 sales
Semi-detached
£290,000
371 sales
Terraced
£255,000
492 sales
Flat
£165,000
247 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Torbay. For the headline TQ5 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

-3.1%
1 Year Change
declining
Market Status
Torbay
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Radon Risk

highest Risk
~10% of homes above action level

This is a radon Affected Area. An estimated 10% of homes in this area have radon levels above the action level of 200 Bq/m³. Testing is strongly recommended.

Testing recommended
UKHSA test kits available for ~£40

Source: UK Health Security Agency

Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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C
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £1,911/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
0/10
No restrictions
Designation Stack
0
No designations
Climate Resilience
6/10
Mixed
Planning Constraints:
Built-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (8)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (2)
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

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Source: planning.data.gov.uk

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Listed Buildings Nearby
4
Grade II

Source: Historic England

Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast+ Yes
Full Fibre× No

Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No current flood alerts in this area.

Source: Environment Agency

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Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

11.8°C
Avg Temperature
1136mm
Annual Rainfall
2993h
Sunshine/Year
25.6 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: December
Driest: August
Now: 15.1°C, OvercastHumidity: 85%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

37 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.6/5
Average Rating
92%
Rated Good or Very Good
37
Total Establishments
Frensham HouseCaring Premises
5/5
Sainsbury's (Supermarket)Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets
5/5
Trefoil Guest HouseHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house
5/5
Brookside GuesthouseHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house
5/5
Belmont House (Devon) LtdCaring Premises
Exempt

Source: Food Standards Agency

Energy & Carbon Intensity

Grid region: Unknown

6%
Renewable Energy
371g
CO₂/kWh
very high
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

gas 94.2%wind 5.8%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

Elevation

19m
Moderateabove sea level

At 19m above sea level, this location has a reasonable elevation which reduces most flood risks from river and coastal sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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