Living in TQ4, Torbay
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around TQ4 in Torbay. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Torbay: £223,577, down 0.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South West average is £304,562.
What actually sold around TQ4
131 recorded home sales on the streets around central TQ4 in the last 2 years, with a median of £228,000 and a range from £39,000 to £825,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 HARTLEY ROAD, TQ4 5PQ | terraced | £295,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| 2 COLLINGWOOD ROAD, TQ4 5PG | semi-detached | £230,000 | 2026-06-17 |
| 32 YORK ROAD, TQ4 5NW | terraced | £233,000 | 2026-06-17 |
| FLAT 30 HAYES COURT TOTNES ROAD, TQ3 3RZ | flat-maisonette | £107,500 | 2026-06-11 |
| 74 BRANTWOOD DRIVE, TQ4 5HY | detached | £367,500 | 2026-06-10 |
| 22A HAYES ROAD, TQ4 5PJ | terraced | £227,500 | 2026-06-05 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
17 schools within 3 miles , of which 86% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galmpton Church of England Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.1 mi |
| Roselands Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| St Michael's Church of England Academy | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Oldway Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| Kings Ash Academy | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
| Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy | Secondary | Good | 2.0 mi |
12 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 17.9% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 13.3% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 12.6% |
| Skilled trades | 12.5% |
| Associate professional and technical | 10.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
265 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central TQ4 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Torbay's figures.
Common questions about TQ4
What is the average house price in TQ4?
The average sold price in Torbay is £223,577 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in TQ4?
Prices in Torbay are down 0.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in TQ4?
The median of 131 recorded sales around central TQ4 in the last 2 years is £228,000, ranging from £39,000 to £825,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in TQ4?
17 schools sit within 3 miles of central TQ4, and 86% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in TQ4?
265 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central TQ4 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is TQ4 at risk of flooding?
Central TQ4 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is TQ4 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 86% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £228,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 265 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is TQ4 safe?
265 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central TQ4 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? TQ4 or TQ3, TQ4 or TQ5, TQ4 or TQ2.
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