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Takeaways| Council | Torbay |
| Crime Rate | High for a South West town 20% above the national average. |
| Vibe | 🚶♀️ No Car Needed |
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The average house price in Torquay is £238,978, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Torquay house price trends over the last 30 years.
£238,978
£425,696
£153,722
£305,211
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Is Torquay a nice place to live?
Torquay is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Devon.
How safe is Torquay?
Torquay has a high crime rate for a South West town, with around 90 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 20% above the national average, and 40% above the Devon average.
What are the best schools in Torquay?
Torquay has 35 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding school is Torquay Girls' Grammar School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Kingskerswell Church of England Primary School and Sherwell Valley Primary School. Note: 4 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Torquay?
The majority of residents in Torquay identify as White (British) (90%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (91%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.