Cost of Living in TQ1
Torbay
TQ1 at a glance
Postcode district (TQ1)£236k
Median home price
2,770
Sales (last 5y)
-15%
vs national median
£159
Est. council tax / mo
3.4/10
Deprivation decile
Figures describe the TQ1 postcode district as a whole — a guide to the area, not a valuation of any one home. Prices from HM Land Registry; council tax is an estimate (verify your exact band below).
House prices in TQ1
Postcode district (TQ1)Median sale price over the last five years by property type, with how each compares to the national median.
| Property type | Median price | Sales (5y) | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £585,000 | 326 | +£175k |
| Semi-detached | £302,000 | 246 | +£42k |
| Terraced | £227,500 | 1,026 | +£10k |
| Flat | £155,000 | 1,455 | −£77k |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).
Council tax in TQ1
Band C
Estimated band
£1,911
Estimated annual cost
£159
Monthly (approx)
Council-tax band is an estimate, not a verified per-address figure. Check the exact band on GOV.UK.
Affordability & area context
Postcode district (TQ1)TQ1 sits at an average deprivation decile of 3.4 out of 10 (more deprived than the English average), based on the 26 neighbourhoods (LSOAs) it covers in the English Indices of Deprivation 2025. Homes here typically sell for 15% less than the national median.