TQ1 1UR
a residential postcode in Torquay
Coordinates
Latitude: 50.465 / 50°27'53"N
Longitude: -3.5241 / 3°31'26"W
OS Eastings: 291924
OS Northings: 63904
OS Grid: SX919639
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR QX.306B
Mapcode Global: FRA 37HT.QVX
Plus Code: 9C2RFF7G+X9
Maidenhead Locator System: IO80fl71
What Three Birds: dove.bobolink.needletail
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Hyfield Gardens, Grafton Road, Torquay TQ1 1UR
Summary
TQ1 1UR is a residential postcode in Torquay. It was first introduced in January 1983.
The most common council tax bands are C and B.
Residential buildings are typically terraced (including end-terrace) and semi-detached. Domestic properties are primarily flats.
Estimated residential property values, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, range from £88,130 to £713,461 with an average of £252,689.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1967 and 1975.
57% of residential property sales since 1995 have been new builds or newly converted.
Domestic properties are mostly owner occupied, with some privately rented
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are D and C.
Torquay is a town, which had a population of 49,094 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 24 people resident in TQ1 1UR, of which 14 were male and 10 were female. This includes overnight visitors as well as permanent residents.
TQ1 1UR is in the Torquay and Paignton travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Torbay Primary Care Trust.
TQ1 1UR is approximately 66m (216ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing TQ1 1UR
5b3: Urbanites - Ageing Urban Living - Self-Sufficient Retirement
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for TQ1 1UR
England C1: a town or city, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
4/10 (Low)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
7/10 (High)
Area Retail Diversity Index
4/10 (Low)
Supermarkets near TQ1 1UR include Asda, Co-Operative Food, Farmfoods, Iceland, Lidl, Sainsbury's, Tesco and Waitrose. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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TQ1 1UR at other websites
- Air quality forecast for TQ1 1UR at Smogwatch
- Sunrise and sunset times at TQ1 1UR at The Time and Place
- River levels and flood warnings near TQ1 1UR at River Levels UK
- Listed Buildings near TQ1 1UR at British Listed Buildings
- Food Hygiene Ratings near TQ1 1UR at Hygiene Ratings UK
- Nearest beaches to TQ1 1UR at British Beaches
- Electric vehicle charge points near TQ1 1UR at Plugpoint
- See which government petitions are popular near TQ1 1UR at Repetition.me
- Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) near TQ1 1UR at UPRN Data UK
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of TQ1 1UR 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
Tormohun
Councillors
Nick Pentney (Liberal Democrat)
Mandy Darling (Liberal Democrat)
Cordelia Law (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 1UR.
- 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
Schools
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near TQ1 1UR.
Primary
Ellacombe Academy
Ellacombe Church Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1TG
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 2 - 11
Good
All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School
Quinta Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3RN
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Ages 5 - 11
Good
Upton St James CofE Primary School
St James Road, Upton, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4AZ
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Ages 4 - 11
Good
Ilsham Church of England Academy
Ilsham Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2JQ
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Ages 4 - 11
Good
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
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy
Greenway Road, Churston Ferrers, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0LN
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Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road
Exeter Road, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 9HZ
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Ages 11 - 18
Good
The overall school grade in this area is high.