POSTCODE DECISION REPORT

TQ1 postcode decision report

Useful shortlist area

TQ1 currently groups 688 live postcode rows with best-fit area context in Torbay. Aggregate median sold price reads at £210,000 across 3,652 recorded sales. Gigabit availability in the best-fit area is 86.9% with median download at Unavailable. 4G strong coverage reaches 99.7% and 5G reaches 13.6% in the best-fit area summary. Nearby planning activity reads quiet in the strongest matched area context. The leading exact postcode follow-up already links 38 school rows for shortlist review.

Live postcode rollup with area connectivity and planning contextSold prices through 19 Feb 2026 · Broadband source year 2024 · Mobile source year 2025
Data status: Verified live dataMatched postcodes: 688 postcodesSold prices: Latest sale 19 Feb 2026Broadband: Gigabit 86.9%Planning: No nearby planningSchools: 38 nearby school rows
  • Matched postcodes 688Live postcode rows grouped under TQ1
  • Median sold price in TQ1, last 5 years £210,000Based on 3,652 sales · Latest sale in data: 19 Feb 2026
  • Best-fit area TorbayUsed for planning and connectivity context when the partial postcode spans multiple exact rows
  • Nearby planning QuietPlanning follow-up uses the strongest matched area context for this rollup
  • Schools snapshot 38 nearby school rowsSchool snapshot comes from the strongest exact postcode follow-up in this rollup

Joined partial postcode brief

Start with the aggregate signals below, then move into exact postcode follow-up, planning, schools, tools, and learning if this partial postcode still looks viable.

Median sold price in TQ1, last 5 years

Strong sample

Strong sample. Based on 3,652 sales · Latest sale in data: 19 Feb 2026.

Connectivity

Gigabit 86.9%

Gigabit availability is 86.9%, with median download at Unavailable and below-USO share at 0%. 4G strong-coverage share is 99.7%, with 5G at 13.6% in the current area-level summary.

Planning

No nearby matches

No nearby planning rows matched Torbay in the current live coverage yet.

Schools

38 nearby school rows

The leading exact postcode follow-up currently links 38 school rows for shortlist review.

Transport

1,192 mapped stops

Torbay currently links 1,192 mapped transport stops, including 6 rail or metro stops. Use the linked exact postcode pages to check stop proximity more precisely inside TQ1.

Local business

Score 100/100

Torbay currently links 656 mapped local businesses across 8 tracked categories. Top amenity groups include 243 food and drink, 108 nightlife, 88 grocery. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.

Exact postcode follow-up

10 linked postcodes

Start with TQ12 3RW, Teignbridge and then work through the other 9 linked postcodes for exact due diligence.

Median sold price in TQ1, last 5 years

£210,000

Strong sample. Based on 3,652 sales · Latest sale in data: 19 Feb 2026.

Built from 688 matched postcode rows within the postcode area TQ1, with best-fit area context in Torbay.

Local business

TQ1 uses the best-fit area rollup below for a first-pass amenity mix. Use the linked exact postcodes for nearby place checking.

Amenity availability

Convenience score 100/100

Basis: nearest matching geography. Local-business context uses the best-fit local-authority rollup for this partial postcode. Exact nearby places still belong on the linked exact postcode pages.

Amenity group

Food and drink

243 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by cafe (84), restaurant (83), fast food (76).

Amenity group

Nightlife

108 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (80), bar (28).

Amenity group

Grocery

88 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (54), supermarket (19), bakery (8).

Amenity group

Retail

83 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by clothes (40), mobile phone (11), diy (10).

Exact postcode follow-up

Use these exact postcode pages to turn the partial postcode rollup into a shortlist you can pressure-test in more detail.

Nearby schools

Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.

Primary

Abbotskerswell Primary School

Primary option in TQ12 5NS. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.

Primary

All Saints Marsh CofE Academy

Primary option in TQ12 2DJ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.

Primary

Bearnes Voluntary Primary School

Primary option in TQ12 2AU. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.

School comparison

Compare nearby schools

Open side-by-side school comparison for TQ12 3RW before you shortlist homes.

Open school comparison

Recommended tool

Check planning again

Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.

Open planning watch tool

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Check broadband and mobile

Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around TQ1.

Open broadband checker

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Check flood risk

Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.

Open flood risk checker

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Read postcode and area guides

Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like TQ1 with the rest of your move shortlist.

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Use viewing and offer planners

Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess TQ1.

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