Postcode TQ1 4GE (Torbay)

Map showing TQ1 4GE and nearby postcodes

The postcode TQ1 4GE is located in Torbay It was introduced in October 2002 and is an active postcode. TQ1 4GE is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

TQ1 4GE is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.3 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of TQ1 4GE as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.

The closest road name to TQ1 4GE is Rowley Road which is centered 39 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Petitor Road and is 95 m away. The closest railway station is Torre Rail Station, 2.06 km away.

The closest primary school to TQ1 4GE (for ages 11 and under) is St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 26, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is St Cuthbert Mayne School. The last OFSTED inspection on November 24, 2016 rated this school as Good

The local pub for residents of TQ1 4GE is Hare & Hounds and is 3.87 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 22, 2022. The nearest takeaway food is available from Chan's Takeaway and is 4.07 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on December 18, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 40.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 9.6 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 66.7% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.2 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for TQ1 4GE is covered by the Devon & Cornwall police force association and Torbay is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to TQ1 4GE and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to TQ1 4GE, and the approximate distance away.

Rowley Road 39 m
Chilcote Close 149 m
Petitor Road 167 m
St Dominic's Close 182 m
Hampton Lane 197 m
Greenway Lane 240 m
Church Road 248 m
Compton Place 248 m
St Catherine's Road 266 m
Hartop Road 276 m
Priory Road 286 m
Hampton Avenue 306 m
St Margaret's Road 321 m
Park Road 341 m
Cambridge Road 351 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode TQ1 4GE

Introduction October 2002
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from TQ1 4GE - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School Good
(January 26, 2017)
236 m
Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay Requires improvement
(November 14, 2018)
284 m
Abbey School 291 m
St Margaret's Academy Good
(September 21, 2017)
432 m
St Cuthbert Mayne School Good
(November 24, 2016)
534 m
Homelands Primary School Good
(December 8, 2021)
541 m
The Spires College Good
(April 20, 2017)
963 m
Phoenix Bay School 1.11 km
Combe Pafford School Good
(October 18, 2018)
1.26 km
All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School Good
(January 24, 2017)
1.27 km
Barton Hill Academy Good
(March 28, 2018)
1.33 km
Upton St James CofE Primary School Good
(February 15, 2019)
1.36 km
Mayfield School Good
(February 6, 2019)
1.37 km
Ellacombe Church of England Academy Good
(July 10, 2018)
1.38 km
Watcombe Primary School Good
(November 1, 2017)
1.41 km
Torquay Academy Good
(February 27, 2020)
1.43 km
Torre Church of England Academy Good
(July 8, 2021)
1.76 km
Warberry CofE Academy Good
(February 21, 2018)
1.8 km
Ilsham Church of England Academy Good
(April 18, 2018)
2.22 km
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School Requires improvement
(July 11, 2018)
2.25 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TQ1 4GE - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Black Rabbit Manufacturers/packers Awaiting Inspection
3.44 km
Orchard Organic Farm Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 26, 2021
3.59 km
Costcutter Retailers - other 4
Good
December 16, 2020
3.81 km
Alston Court Residential Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
May 17, 2018
3.83 km
Hare & Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 22, 2022
3.87 km
The Linny Inn And Hayloft Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 28, 2018
3.87 km
Chan's Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
December 18, 2021
4.07 km
The Lord Nelson Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 14, 2018
4.15 km
Kingskerswell C Of E Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 1, 2022
4.21 km
The Sloop Inn - Hungry Horse Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 29, 2019
4.22 km
Plant World Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 2, 2018
4.39 km
Stokeinteignhead Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 20, 2018
4.43 km
Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
May 15, 2017
4.43 km
Stokeinteignhead Community Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 7, 2018
4.49 km
The Church House Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 25, 2022
4.49 km
Aller Vale Garage (Cox Bros) Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 15, 2019
4.55 km
Bessmount Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 3
Satisfactory
October 26, 2021
4.62 km
L&F Handmade Confectionery Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
March 11, 2020
4.65 km
Milltop Orchard Retailers - other 5
Very Good
July 3, 2015
4.74 km
The Park Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 15, 2018
4.75 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TQ1 4GE - Data from Apr 2022

Petitor Road Bus Stop/Station 95 m
Hartop Road Primary School Bus Stop/Station 112 m
Chilcote Memorial Bus Stop/Station 257 m
Park Road Post Office Bus Stop/Station 348 m
Town Hall Bus Stop/Station 365 m
Torre Rail Station Rail 2.06 km
Torquay Rail Station Rail 2.92 km
Torquay - North Quay Ferry 2.69 km
Torquay - North Quay Ferry 2.69 km
Torquay - North Quay Ferry 2.7 km
Exeter International Airport Air 28.47 km
Plymouth City Airport Air 42.24 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TQ1 4GE - Data from Dec 2021

Petit Tor Hill Or Mountain 520 m
Oddicombe Beach Beach 616 m
Petit Tor Beach Beach 752 m
Petit Tor Point Wetland 761 m
Daison Wood Woodland Or Forest 826 m
Lummaton Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.03 km
Daison Rock Hill Or Mountain 1.07 km
Babbacombe Beach Beach 1.1 km
Mincent Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.27 km
Stantaway Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.42 km
Watcombe Beach Beach 1.43 km
Walls Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.46 km
Valley of Rocks Valley 1.6 km
Whitsand Beach Beach 1.62 km
Broomhill Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.72 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for TQ1 4GE - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 43.3 Mbps 40.8 Mbps 70.6 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 9.6 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 9 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 16.3 1.3
30-300 Mbps 33.3% 52.6 13.3
300+ Mbps 66.7% - -

Gas Consumption

12 meters consuming 96,155 kWh - mean 8,013 kWh : median 7,343 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

12 meters consuming 37,693 kWh - mean 3,141 kWh : median 2,467 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for TQ1 4GE - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
Latitude 50.48415700
Longitude -3.52309300
OS Easting 292041
OS Northing 0066037
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
5045
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Devon & Cornwall

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Torbay
Electoral Ward St Marychurch
Local Authority District Torbay
Region / Government Office Region South West
European Electoral Region South West
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: Heart of the South West
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council Devon and Cornwall

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E06000027
Travel To Work Area Torquay and Paignton

NHS

NHS England Region South West
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Torbay
Cancer Alliance Peninsula
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
South West
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
Devon
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS Devon CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Urbanites
Group: Ageing urban living
Subgroup: Self-sufficient retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Paignton/Torquay BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Torquay BUASD
Workplace Zone E33047991
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Torbay 002
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Torbay 002D
Output Area / Small Area 5B3