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Is TQ1 3BZ a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About TQ1 3BZ: area rating, property, schools and local change
TQ1 3BZ is a postcode in Tormohun, Torbay, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near TQ1 3BZ, then scores the surrounding small area 32/100 - bottom 9% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around TQ1 3BZ are property market signals and schools and education, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for TQ1 3BZ is based on Torbay 008 Census 2021. It covers 7,751 residents, 5,212 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 43, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 36% owner-occupied, 54% privately rented, 10% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near TQ1 3BZ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the TQ1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £213k from 94 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near TQ1 3BZ can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near TQ1 3BZ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around TQ1 3BZ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 5 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about TQ1 3BZ
Is TQ1 3BZ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 32/100 (bottom 9% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near TQ1 3BZ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near TQ1 3BZ?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for TQ1 3BZ?
LocaleIQ matched TQ1 3BZ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in TQ1 3BZ?
The latest median sold price is £213k based on 94 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around TQ1 3BZ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 5 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.