What's it like to live in Torquay?
An overview of Torquay around TQ1 3DR — schools, safety, transport, health services and what's within walking distance, drawn from official UK data.
Overall area score
43/ 100
Moderate
A summary of the topics below. Always read the detail — one strong or weak section can move the overall figure.
How Torquay scores
Each score summarises official data for that topic, out of 100. Sections we don't yet have data for are left out rather than shown as zero.
Safety
28/ 100
Lower
Schools
76/ 100
Excellent
Environment
48/ 100
Moderate
Health
21/ 100
Lower
What's around Torquay
Counts and nearest examples within the local area, from official UK datasets.
Schools
- Schools nearby20
- Rated Outstanding1
- Rated Good14
- Closest: Eat That Frog C.I.C · Not applicable
Health & NHS
- GP surgeries3nearest Croft Hall Medical Practice
- Dentists3nearest South Devon Community Dental
- Pharmacies3nearest Boots
- Hospitals3nearest Mount Stuart Hospital
Getting around
- Bus stops3nearest Torquay Library · 50 m
- Train stations3nearest Torre · 0.7 miles
Everyday amenities
- Food shops4nearest Tor Hill Road Convenience Store · 80 m
- Restaurants & cafés4nearest Libraries Unlimited South West Torquay Library · 60 m
- Pubs & bars4nearest Castle Bar Torquay · 90 m
- Parks & green spaces3nearest Public Park Or Garden · 180 m
- Banks & ATMs3nearest Santander Torquay · 50 m
Local context
Environmental and civic details recorded for Torquay in public datasets.
- Air quality
- Good
- Green space
- Low
- Ward
- Tormohun
- Council
- Torbay
- MP
- Steve Darling
- Conservation area
- Upton
- Listed buildings within 500 m
- 66
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Figures are compiled from official public UK datasets and describe the area around TQ1 3DR. They are for general information only and are not legal, financial, planning or surveying advice — always carry out your own due diligence.