Affluence in TQ1 9
How TQ1 9 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Torbay
- Region
- South West
- Population
- 3,316 (2024)
TQ1 9Postcode sector · Torquay
How well off TQ1 9 is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, TQ1 9 scores 2.0 out of 10, placing it among the most deprived fifth of England. Its lowest-scoring category is health and disability (1.5 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Health and disability1.5
- Employment2.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Income2.5
- Crime2.5
- Children in low-income families2.5
- Older people in low-income households3.0
- Barriers to housing and services3.5
- Living environment5.0
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
52.9% of adults in TQ1 9 are in work, broadly in line with the England average of 55.7%. 17.2% are retired and 4.7% are full-time students.
Social grade
20.2% of adults in TQ1 9 work in managerial or professional jobs, well below the England average of 33.2%.
Highest qualification
23.8% of adults in TQ1 9 hold a degree or equivalent, well below the England average of 33.9%. 19.8% have no qualifications.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.