Side-by-side comparison of TQ1 Torquay and TQ8 Salcombe covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
TQ1 is the more affordable option at £208,000 median vs £694,500 in TQ8. TQ8 has lower recorded crime (63 vs 3,924 offences over 13 months). TQ1 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | TQ1 Torquay | TQ8 Salcombe |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £208,000 | £694,500 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,470 | £2,615 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 3,924 | 63 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 48.0 | 14.1 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 96.2 | 86.6 |
| EPC Median Score | 66.0 | 66.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.