TQ1 3QB
a mixed residential and non-residential postcode in Plainmoor, Torquay
Coordinates
Latitude: 50.4765 / 50°28'35"N
Longitude: -3.5262 / 3°31'34"W
OS Eastings: 291801
OS Northings: 65184
OS Grid: SX918651
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR QV.WKLV
Mapcode Global: FRA 37HS.XPZ
Plus Code: 9C2RFFGF+HG
Maidenhead Locator System: IO80fl64
What Three Birds: goose.dotterel.robin
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St Pauls Road, Torquay TQ1 3QB
Summary
TQ1 3QB is a mixed residential and non-residential postcode in Plainmoor, Torquay. It was first introduced in January 1980.
The most common council tax band is B.
Residential buildings are primarily terraced (including end-terrace). Domestic properties are primarily houses.
Estimated residential property values, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, range from £118,716 to £159,989 with an average of £145,715.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1900 and 1929 and before 1900.
None of the residential properties sold since 1995 have been new builds or newly converted.
Domestic properties are mostly privately rented, with some owner occupied
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are C, G and E.
The average commercial rateable value is £1,975. The most common recorded business type is Store.
Torquay is a town, which had a population of 49,094 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 5 people resident in TQ1 3QB, of which 2 were male and 3 were female. This also includes overnight visitors at domestic properties, and residents of non-domestic properties such as hotels, prisons and halls of residence.
TQ1 3QB is in the Torquay and Paignton travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Torbay Primary Care Trust.
TQ1 3QB is approximately 86m (282ft) above sea level.
See recent residential property sales in TQ1 3QB
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing TQ1 3QB
5a3: Urbanites - Urban Professionals and Families - Families in Terraces and Flats
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for TQ1 3QB
England C1: a town or city, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
6/10 (Moderate)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
7/10 (High)
Area Retail Diversity Index
4/10 (Low)
Supermarkets near TQ1 3QB include Asda, Co-Operative Food, Farmfoods, Iceland, Lidl, Sainsbury's, Tesco and Waitrose. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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TQ1 3QB at other websites
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- River levels and flood warnings near TQ1 3QB at River Levels UK
- Listed Buildings near TQ1 3QB at British Listed Buildings
- Food Hygiene Ratings near TQ1 3QB at Hygiene Ratings UK
- Nearest beaches to TQ1 3QB at British Beaches
- Electric vehicle charge points near TQ1 3QB at Plugpoint
- See which government petitions are popular near TQ1 3QB at Repetition.me
- Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) near TQ1 3QB at UPRN Data UK
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of TQ1 3QB are represented at different levels of local, regional and national government by elected representatives. Where known, these are shown here.
This data is updated approximately monthly, and may not necessarily take account of the results of any elections or by-elections held recently.
Unitary Authority
Torbay Borough Council
Ward
St Marychurch
Councillors
Kelly Harvey (Liberal Democrat)
Ras Virdee (Liberal Democrat)
George Darling (Liberal Democrat)
United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency
Torbay
MP
Kevin Foster (Conservative)
Broadband Internet
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for TQ1 3QB.
- Definitions
- Ultrafast: 300Mbit/s or greater
- Superfast: 30Mbit/s to less than 300Mbit/s
- Universal Service Obligation: Download speeds at or above 10Mbit/s and upload speeds at or above 1Mbit/s
Broadband statistics for commercial properties are less reliable than for domestic properties, as businesses are more likely to have other forms of Internet access that are not classified as 'Broadband'.
Schools
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near TQ1 3QB.
Primary
Ellacombe Academy
Ellacombe Church Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1TG
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 2 - 11
Good
Upton St James CofE Primary School
St James Road, Upton, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4AZ
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Ages 4 - 11
Good
Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay
St Catherine's Road, St Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4NZ
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Ages 4 - 11
Inadequate
Secondary
The Spires College
Westlands Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3PE
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 18
Needs improvement
St Cuthbert Mayne School
Trumlands Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4RN
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Torquay Girls Grammar School
30 Shiphay Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7DY
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Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
Torquay Boys' Grammar School
Shiphay Manor Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7EL
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Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
Devon Studio School
187 Newton Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7FT
Studio School
Ages 14 - 19
Needs improvement
Paignton Community and Sports Academy
Waterleat Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3WA
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Ages 11 - 18
Good
Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road
Exeter Road, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 9HZ
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Ages 11 - 18
Good
Newton Abbot College
Old Exeter Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2NF
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Ages 11 - 18
Good
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy
Greenway Road, Churston Ferrers, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0LN
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Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
The overall school grade in this area is high.