About Torquay

Torquay is a seaside town located in Devon, England, within the TQ1 postcode area. Known for its coastal scenery, it offers a variety of attractions along its waterfront. The town features several beaches, including Torre Abbey Sands and Meadfoot Beach, which are popular for sunbathing and water activities. Visitors can enjoy a pleasant promenade that runs along the seafront, providing access to shops, cafes, and restaurants. In addition to its natural beauty, Torquay is home to several cultural sites, such as the historic Torre Abbey, which dates back to the 12th century. The town also hosts various events throughout the year, catering to different interests. With its combination of outdoor activities and cultural experiences, Torquay serves as a suitable destination for those seeking a coastal getaway.

Local Government

District Torbay
County Devon
Ward Tormohun
Constituency Torbay
Parish Torbay, unparished area
Region South West

Property Prices 12,206 sales

Average Price £263K
£200 — £16.6M
Detached £512K 1,684
Semi £280K 1,900
Terraced £212K 3,704
Flat £172K 4,234

Nearest Train Stations 4 stations

Torre Train Station 0.8 miles
Newton Abbot Train Station 4.5 miles
Dawlish Train Station 7.6 miles
Dawlish Warren Train Station 9 miles

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

37 Primary
6 Secondary
5 Other
Homelands Primary School Primary 0.1 miles St Margaret's Academy Primary 0.2 miles Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay Primary 0.3 miles Upton St James CofE Primary School Primary 0.4 miles The Spires College Secondary 0.4 miles St Cuthbert Mayne School Secondary 0.4 miles Ellacombe Church of England Academy Primary 0.5 miles Torquay Academy Secondary 0.5 miles St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School Primary 0.5 miles Torre Church of England Academy Primary 0.7 miles All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Barton Hill Academy Primary 0.8 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Hele 0.6 miles Babbacombe 0.6 miles Combe Pafford 0.6 miles Torre 0.9 miles Wellswood 0.9 miles Ellacombe 0.9 miles St Marychurch 0.9 miles Shiphay 1.2 miles Watcombe 1.2 miles Chelston 1.4 miles Barton 1.4 miles Cockington 1.8 miles

Streets in Torquay 30 shown View all streets

A3022 3 A379 1 Abbey Road 12 Acre Lane 2 Alexandra Lane 1 Alexandra Road 2 All Saints' Road 1 Alpine Road 4 Anstey's Cove Road 3 Ansteys Close 1 Arden Drive 1 Armada Crescent 1 Arran Close 1 Arthington 1 Ash Hill Road 3 Asheldon Road 5 Ashfield Road 4 Ashleigh Close 1 Ashleigh Court 1 Ashley Priors Lane 1 Ashton Terrace 1 Audley Avenue 1 Aveland Road 1 Avenue Road 8 Avoca Avenue 1 Avon Road 4 Babbacombe Downs Road 5 Babbacombe Road 32 Bampfylde Road 2 Banbury Park 1

Postcodes in Torquay 50 shown View all postcodes

TQ1 1AG TQ1 1AH TQ1 1AJ TQ1 1AL TQ1 1AN TQ1 1AP TQ1 1AQ TQ1 1AR TQ1 1BA TQ1 1BB TQ1 1BG TQ1 1BH TQ1 1BJ TQ1 1BL TQ1 1BN TQ1 1BQ TQ1 1BX TQ1 1DB TQ1 1DD TQ1 1DE TQ1 1DL TQ1 1DP TQ1 1DR TQ1 1DS TQ1 1DT TQ1 1DU TQ1 1DW TQ1 1DZ TQ1 1EB TQ1 1ED TQ1 1EG TQ1 1EH TQ1 1EJ TQ1 1EQ TQ1 1ES TQ1 1ET TQ1 1EU TQ1 1EY TQ1 1EZ TQ1 1HA TQ1 1HB TQ1 1HD TQ1 1HE TQ1 1HF TQ1 1HG TQ1 1HH TQ1 1HJ TQ1 1HL TQ1 1HN TQ1 1HQ

Notable & Famous People from Torquay 16 people

Brian Stonehouse
Painter
British artist (1918-1998)
Colin Lewis
Sport cyclist
Welsh racing cyclist (1942–2022)
Emily Perry
Actor
British actress (1907-2008)
Herbert Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer
Politician
British Army general and High Commissioner of the British Mandate for Palestine (1857-1932)
Kristian Digby
Television presenter
British television presenter and director (1977-2010)
Lee Mears
Rugby union player
English rugby union footballer
Lily Cole
Actor
English model and actress (born 1987)
Mike Sangster
Tennis player
British tennis player (1940–1985)
Penny Mordaunt
Politician
British politician (born 1973)
Peter Cook
Screenwriter
British actor, satirist, writer and comedian (1937-1995)
Phil Minton
Singer
British jazz/free-improvising vocalist and trumpeter
Richard Francis Burton
Naturalist
British explorer, army officer, writer and scholar (1821–1890)
Roger Deakins
Photographer
British cinematographer
Sara Gomer
Tennis player
British female tennis player
Segal
Composer
British musician and composer
Terence Frederick Mitchell
University teacher
British linguist (1919–2007)