# Torquay (TQ1) Property Market Overview Torquay's TQ1 postcode district ranks at the 15th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 43.3/100, indicating average market conditions. Over the past five years, property prices have expanded at a compound annual growth rate of 1.8%, significantly outpaced by rental growth at 4.6%. The district remains in a latent gentrification stage, suggesting limited structural transformation currently underway. Population growth has been minimal at 0.7% over five years, reflecting modest demographic expansion. The divergence between rental and price appreciation may reflect investor interest despite moderate capital value growth, though overall market momentum remains subdued relative to national benchmarks.
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- 1Property prices up 1.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.6% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.7% per year
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What's changing in Torquay · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.8 points this month to 42/100, driven mainly by demand.
Torquay (TQ1) common questions
Is Torquay up and coming?
Torquay (TQ1) has a trajectory score of 42/100 (Average), placing it in the top 87% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 1.9 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Torquay safe?
Torquay has a safety score of 45/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Torquay?
The average property price in Torquay (TQ1) is £267k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Torquay?
The median monthly rent in Torquay (TQ1) is £937 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Torquay?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Torquay (TQ2), Paignton (TQ3), Paignton (TQ4), Newton Abbot (TQ12), Brixham (TQ5). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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