Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the TQ1 postcode area, covering Torquay and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£172,588
Median price
£151,500
5-year trend
+125.0%
Total sales
26,115
The TQ1 area has 825 individual postcodes with 26,115 registered sales. Prices are +56.5% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Torquay. The five-year price movement is +125.0%.
TQ1 averages £172,588, placing it in the affordable category, +56.5% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 26,115 recorded sales across 825 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in TQ1 is +125.0%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
TQ1 3NW
£146,449 avg · 180 sales
TQ1 3ND
£86,384 avg · 175 sales
TQ1 3DZ
£99,983 avg · 173 sales
TQ1 2PX
£144,314 avg · 165 sales
TQ1 2NQ
£119,911 avg · 154 sales
TQ1 4QT
£126,050 avg · 151 sales
TQ1 1SL
£63,828 avg · 148 sales
TQ1 3BY
£41,367 avg · 138 sales
TQ1 3JT
£195,163 avg · 136 sales
This TQ1 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the TQ1 postcode area is £172,588, based on 26,115 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Torquay.
Properties in TQ1 average £172,588, which is +56.5% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£151,500) is 12.2% below the average (£172,588), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in TQ1 have moved +125.0% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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