TQ1 3SW Postcode in Torquay


TQ1 3SW is a Postcode in Babbacombe Road

TQ1 3SW is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (TQ1) is called the outward code. The part after the space (3SW) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:

  1. Postal Area. In our case TQ which means Torquay.
  2. Postal District. In our case TQ1.
  3. Postal Sector. In our case TQ1 3.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case SW.

The regional mail center for the post area TQ is the South West Distribution Centre, which is located at Western Approach, Distribution Park, Severn Beach, BRISTOL, BS35 4GG.

The final port of call for any post addressed to the TQ1 3SW postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the TQ1 3SW postcode have the street address of Babbacombe Road

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the TQ1 3SW postcode is home to a bustling 32 residents!

TQ1 3SW is within the town of TORQUAY.

The TQ1 3SW postcode area is composed of 81.08% residential properties, 18.92% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in TQ1 3SW are flats. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these flats, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced and detached. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. Of these maisonettes, most are detached.

Most properties in TQ1 3SW are privately rented with the rest being owned by the occupiers.

None Domestic Buildings in TQ1 3SW fall under these categories: Shops and Food And Drink.

Shops include 72, Launderette 76, and 66, Babbacombe Road.

Food And Drink include 68, Dog Duck 70, and Drakes Fish Chips 64, Babbacombe Road.

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TQ1 3SW: Points of Interest

Drakes Fish and Chips

Drakes Fish and Chips is a quick-service outlet offering takeaways or sandwiches located at 64 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3SW.

Ben Mei Cantonese Takeaway

Ben Mei Cantonese Takeaway is a quick-service outlet offering takeaways or sandwiches located at 68 Babbacombe Road, Wellswood, Torquay, TQ1 3SW.

The George Inn

The George Inn is a social venue where you can enjoy drinks, meals, and entertainment located at 48 Babbacombe Road, Wellswood, Torquay, TQ1 3SW.

Dog & Duck

Dog & Duck is a social venue where you can enjoy drinks, meals, and entertainment located at 70 Babbacombe Road, Wellswood, Torquay, TQ1 3SW.

Property TypePercentage
Residential81.08%
Commercial18.92%
Public0%

Map Coordinates

Latitude50.478218546
Longitude-3.51396597769

Retail and Shopping near TQ1 3SW

Street Town Locality Distance (Miles) Central Postcode Directions on Google Maps
BABBACOMBE ROAD TORQUAY 0.00 TQ1 3SW View on Google Maps
REDDENHILL ROAD TORQUAY 0.08 TQ1 3NT View on Google Maps
FORE STREET TORQUAY ST MARYCHURCH 0.52 TQ1 4PU View on Google Maps
ST MARYCHURCH ROAD TORQUAY 0.56 TQ1 3HW View on Google Maps
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Torquay 1.01 SW 229.77
Teignmouth 4.75 N 9.76
Newton Abbot 5.56 NW 310.83
Brixham 5.81 S 180.84
Dawlish 7.43 NNE 15.20
Totnes 8.29 WSW 247.06
Dartmouth 9.23 SSW 198.37
Chudleigh 9.56 NNW 336.58
Ashburton 10.96 WNW 283.77
Buckfastleigh 11.65 W 271.13
Budleigh Salterton 13.31 NE 38.05

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Oddicombe Beach (Beach)

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Clear nightClear night6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 2.00%NW 16 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Clear nightClear night5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 1.00%NW 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 4.00%WNW 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 6.00%WNW 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 12.00%W 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for FogFog8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 20.00%SW 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for MistMist9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 17.00%WSW 7 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for OvercastOvercast11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 10.00%W 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for OvercastOvercast11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 11.00%NW 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for OvercastOvercast11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 9.00%W 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for OvercastOvercast11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 9.00%WNW 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for OvercastOvercast13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 8.00%WNW 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for OvercastOvercast12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 11.00%WNW 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for OvercastOvercast11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 11.00%W 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for OvercastOvercast10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 12.00%W 7 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for OvercastOvercast10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 11.00%WSW 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for OvercastOvercast10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 12.00%WSW 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 10.00%WSW 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 9.00%SW 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for OvercastOvercast11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 11.00%WSW 4 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for OvercastOvercast11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 10.00%SW 2 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 10.00%SSW 2 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 11.00%SSW 2 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 13.00%SW 2 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 14.00%SSE 2 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 15.00%E 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 14.00%ESE 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for OvercastOvercast10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 15.00%ESE 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for OvercastOvercast10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 13.00%ESE 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 13.00%E 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 13.00%E 7 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Broadband speed meter average
Average Mbps50.300
Median Mbps55.300
Maximum Mbps135.290

TQ1 3SW has an average download speed of 50.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,493 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

27% of postcodes (314,521) have slower broadband speeds.

73% of postcodes (868,627) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Broadband speed meter good
Average Mbps12.400
Median Mbps16.700
Maximum Mbps29.340

TQ1 3SW has an average upload speed of 12.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).

10,342 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

40% of postcodes (473,005) have slower upload speeds.

59% of postcodes (701,294) have faster upload speeds.

Schools within a five minute Drive

England Primary Schools

Ilsham Church of England Academy

Address: Ilsham Church of England Academy, Ilsham Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2JQ

Distance: 0.82 miles

School Website

Contact: 01803292313

Warberry CofE Academy

Address: Warberry CofE Academy, Cedars Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1SB

Distance: 0.66 miles

School Website

Contact: 01803292642

All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School

Address: All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School, Quinta Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3RN

Distance: 0.33 miles

School Website

Contact: 01803329131

St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School

Address: St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School, Hartop Road, St Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4QH

Distance: 0.72 miles

School Website

Contact: 01803329070

Ellacombe Church of England Academy

Address: Ellacombe Church of England Academy, Ellacombe Church Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1TG

Distance: 0.72 miles

School Website

Contact: 01803293040

Watcombe Primary School

Address: Watcombe Primary School, Moor Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8NU

Distance: 1.42 miles

School Website

Contact: 01803327419

Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay

Address: Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay, St Catherine's Road, St Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4NZ

Distance: 0.63 miles

School Website

Contact: 01803328480

St Margaret's Academy

Address: St Margaret's Academy, Barewell Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4PA

Distance: 0.68 miles

School Website

Contact: 01803327090

Homelands Primary School

Address: Homelands Primary School, Westhill Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4NT

Distance: 0.67 miles

School Website

Contact: 01803328264

Upton St James CofE Primary School

Address: Upton St James CofE Primary School, St James Road, Upton, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4AZ

Distance: 0.96 miles

School Website

Contact: 01803328286

Upton St James CofE Primary School

Address: Upton St James CofE Primary School, St James Road, Upton, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4AZ

Distance: 0.96 miles

Contact:

Barton Hill Academy

Address: Barton Hill Academy, Barton Hill Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8JA

Distance: 1.37 miles

School Website

Contact: 01803327161

Cockington Primary School

Address: Cockington Primary School, Cockington Primary School, Old Mill Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6AP

Distance: 1.55 miles

Contact:

Torre Church of England Academy

Address: Torre Church of England Academy, Barton Road, Torre C of E Academy, Barton Road, TORQUAY, Devon, TQ1 4DN

Distance: 1.36 miles

School Website

Contact: 01803324007

England Secondary Schools

The Spires College

Address: The Spires College, Westlands Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3PE

Distance: 0.46 miles

School Website

Contact: 01803400660

St Cuthbert Mayne School

Address: St Cuthbert Mayne School, Trumlands Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4RN

Distance: 0.87 miles

School Website

Contact: 01803328725

Torquay Academy

Address: Torquay Academy, Cricketfield Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7NU

Distance: 1.26 miles

School Website

Contact: 01803329351

Torquay Girls Grammar School

Address: Torquay Girls Grammar School, 30 Shiphay Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7DY

Distance: 1.74 miles

School Website

Contact: 01803613215

Nearest Dentists

WELLSWOOD AND BABBACOMBE DENTAL LTD

Address: 321 BABBACOMBE ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 3TB

Distance: 0.47 miles

Contact: :

UNIT 2-3 ST. MARYCHURCH COURT

Address: ST. MARYCHURCH ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 4TY

Distance: 0.48 miles

Contact: :

MY DENTIST

Address: UNIT 1A, 89 UNION STREET, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 3YA

Distance: 1.03 miles

Contact: :

TORBAY DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 4 MADREPORE ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 1EY

Distance: 1.05 miles

Contact: :

SOUTH DEVON COMMUNITY DENTAL

Address: CASTLE CIRCUS HEALTH CENTRE, ABBEY ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 5YH

Distance: 1.13 miles

Contact: :

RICHARD THOMPSON DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 15 PARK HILL ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 2AL

Distance: 1.26 miles

Contact: :

Nearest Chemists

BABBACOMBE PHARMACY

Address: 100 REDDENHILL ROAD, BABBACOMBE, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 3NT

Distance: 0.08 miles

Contact: tel: 01803 312347

BOOTS

Address: 8 FORE STREET, ST. MARYCHURCH, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 4NE

Distance: 0.42 miles

Contact: :

WELL

Address: 159 ST MARYCHURCH ROAD, BABBACOMBE, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 3HP

Distance: 0.51 miles

Contact: tel: 01803 327552

DAY LEWIS PHARMACY

Address: BRONSHILL ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 3HD

Distance: 0.67 miles

Contact: tel: 01803 313362

DAY LEWIS PHARMACY

Address: 19 ILSHAM ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 2JG

Distance: 0.86 miles

Contact: tel: 01803 293732

SUPERDRUG PHARMACY

Address: 21-25 UNION STREET, TORQUAY, TQ1 1ES

Distance: 1.06 miles

Contact: tel: 01803 295645

Nearest Opticians

ADAM JONES

Address: 24 FORE STREET, ST. MARYCHURCH, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 4LY

Distance: 0.49 miles

Contact: :

HAYES OPTICIANS (ILSHAM)

Address: 9A ILSHAM ROAD, TORQUAY, TQ1 2JG

Distance: 0.86 miles

Contact: :

KNAPMAN HAYES LTD

Address: 9A ILSHAM ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 2JG

Distance: 0.86 miles

Contact: :

BILL OPTICAL (ILSHAM ROAD)

Address: 9A ILSHAM ROAD, TORQUAY, TQ1 2JG

Distance: 0.86 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (TORQUAY)

Address: 79-81 UNION STREET, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 3DG

Distance: 1.04 miles

Contact: :

VISION EXPRESS (TORQUAY)

Address: 62 UNION STREET, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 5PS

Distance: 1.07 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

BRUNEL MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: ST. ALBANS ROAD, BABBACOMBE, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 3SL

Distance: 0.15 miles

Contact: tel: 01803 312233

CHILCOTE PRACTICE

Address: CHILCOTE SURGERY, DEWERSTONE PRACTICE, HAMPTON AVENUE, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 3LA

Distance: 0.40 miles

Contact: tel: 01803 316333

BRUNEL MEDICAL PRACTICE (ST MARYCHURCH)

Address: THE MEDICAL CENTRE, FORE STREET, ST. MARYCHURCH, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 4QX

Distance: 0.64 miles

Contact: :

SOUTHOVER MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: BRONSHILL ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 3HD

Distance: 0.67 miles

Contact: tel: 01803 327100

CHILCOTE SURGERY

Address: 104 CHATTO ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 4HY

Distance: 0.73 miles

Contact: tel: 01803 314277

ABBEY ROAD SURGERY

Address: 56 ABBEY ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 5NH

Distance: 1.13 miles

Contact: :

Transport Links

Train Stations

Torre

Address: Torre station, Newton Road, Torre, Devon, TQ2 5DD

Postcode: TQ2 5DD

Line: Riviera Line

Company: Great Western Railway

Time: within five minutes drive

Distance: 1.47 miles

Torquay

Address: Torquay station, Rathmore Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NU

Postcode: TQ2 6NU

Line: Riviera Line

Company: Great Western Railway

Time: within ten minutes drive

Distance: 1.76 miles

Paignton

Address: Paignton station, Station Square, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5EF

Postcode: TQ4 5EF

Line: Riviera Line

Company: Great Western Railway

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 3.73 miles

Teignmouth

Address: Teignmouth station, Station Approach, off Exeter Road, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 8PG

Postcode: TQ14 8PG

Line: Exeter to Plymouth Line (South Devon Main Line)|Riviera Line

Company: Great Western Railway

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 4.90 miles

Newton Abbot

Address: Newton Abbot station, Station Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2JE

Postcode: TQ12 2JE

Line: Exeter to Plymouth Line (South Devon Main Line)|Riviera Line

Company: Great Western Railway

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 5.16 miles

Distances are as the crow flies.

Motorway Junctions

M5 J31
Distance: 18.52 miles
Driving Time: 22.12 minutes
M5 J30
Distance: 21.98 miles
Driving Time: 25.45 minutes
M5 J29
Distance: 23.18 miles
Driving Time: 26.62 minutes
M5 J28
Distance: 33.67 miles
Driving Time: 36.79 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

What are the Council Tax Bands?

Council Tax Bands for TQ1 3SW
Council Tax BandNumber of Properties
Band A13
Band B9
Band C2

What Addresses are in this Postcode?

Addresses for Babbacombe Road, Torquay, which have the TQ1 3SW Postcode

Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster ConstituencyTorbay
Member or Parliament
Steve Darling
Steve Darling
Contact DetailsContact Steve Darling
Political PartyLiberal Democrat

Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?

Libraries are the responsibility of Torbay council

Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.

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House Sales

Yearly House Sales
YearHighLowAverageSales
2016£162,000£175,000£168,5002
2017£175,000£175,000£175,0001
2018£126,000£205,000£165,5002
2019£167,000£167,000£167,0001
2020£170,000£170,000£170,0001
2021£150,000£150,000£150,0001
2022£165,000£165,000£165,0001

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What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near TQ1 3SW
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Lidl, St. Marychurch Road, TORQUAY, TQ1 3HL1.00 miles Directions to Lidl
Waitrose, St. Marychurch Road, TORQUAY, TQ1 3HL1.00 miles Directions to Waitrose
Iceland, Union Square Shopping Centre, TORQUAY, TQ1 3UT1.62 miles Directions to Iceland
Asda, Regent Close, TORQUAY, TQ2 7AN2.51 miles Directions to Asda
Lidl, Newton Road, TORQUAY, TQ2 7AJ2.75 miles Directions to Lidl

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near TQ1 3SW
Burger KingDistanceDirections
Devon Cliffs Holiday Park, Exmouth, EX8 5BT11.43 miles Directions to Devon Cliffs Holiday Park
Junction 30, M5 Motorway, Sandygate, Exeter, EX2 7HF16.60 miles Directions to Junction 30, M5 Motorway, Sandygate
50-52 High Street, Exeter, EX4 3DJ16.93 miles Directions to 50-52 High Street
Tiveton Service Area, Tiverton, EX16 7HD31.04 miles Directions to Tiveton Service Area

Mcdonald's Restaurants near TQ1 3SW
Mcdonald'sDistanceDirections
McDonald's, Union Street, TORQUAY, TQ2 5PY1.06 miles Directions to McDonald's, Union Street, TORQUAY, TQ2 5PY
McDonald's, Bridge Retail Park, Hele Road, TORQUAY, TQ2 7PY1.53 miles Directions to McDonald's, Bridge Retail Park, Hele Road, TORQUAY, TQ2 7PY
McDonald's, Penn Inn, NEWTON ABBOT, TQ12 1BN4.67 miles Directions to McDonald's, Penn Inn, NEWTON ABBOT, TQ12 1BN
McDonald's, Yalberton Road, PAIGNTON, TQ4 7PE5.43 miles Directions to McDonald's, Yalberton Road, PAIGNTON, TQ4 7PE

KFC Restaurants near TQ1 3SW
RestaurantDistanceDirections
KFC, Fleet Street, TORQUAY, TQ2 5EB1.19 miles Directions to KFC Torquay - Fleet Street
KFC, Borough Road, PAIGNTON, TQ4 7EL4.89 miles Directions to KFC Paignton - Brixham Rd
KFC, Queen Street, NEWTON ABBOT, TQ12 2BN5.31 miles Directions to KFC Newton Abbot - Queen Street
KFC, Imperial Road, EXMOUTH, EX8 1BY10.74 miles Directions to KFC Exmouth - Imperial Road
KFC, Ashton Road, Marsh Barton Trading Estate, EXETER, EX2 8AA15.88 miles Directions to KFC Exeter - Marsh Barton Trading Estate