Overview for Strand, TORQUAY, TQ1 2DF

Introduction

Torquay (tor-KEE) is a seaside town in Devon, England, part of the unitary authority area of Torbay. It lies 18 miles (29 km) south of the county town of Exeter and 28 miles (45 km) east-north-east of Plymouth, on the north of Tor Bay, adjoining the neighbouring town of Paignton on the west of the bay and across from the fishing port of Brixham.

The town's economy, like Brixham's, was initially based upon fishing and agriculture; however, in the early 19th century, it began to develop into a fashionable seaside resort. Later, as the town's fame spread, it was popular with Victorian society. Renowned for its mild climate, the town earned the nickname the English Riviera.

The writer Agatha Christie was born in the town and lived at Ashfield in Torquay during her early years. There is an "Agatha Christie Mile", a tour with plaques dedicated to her life and work.

The poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning lived in the town from 1837 to 1841. This was on the recommendation of her doctor in an attempt to cure her of a disease; the disease is thought likely to have been tuberculosis. Her former home now forms part of the Regina Hotel in Vaughan Parade.

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Summary for Strand, TORQUAY, TQ1 2DF

South West
This postcode is in the
Tormohun
within
Torbay
Rural/Urban
Urban City and town   ?

Roadworks near TQ1 2DF

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
9
In Progress
35
Completed
16
Cancelled
5

Road Safety near TQ1 2DF

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Strand, TQ1 2DF that have been reported to Devon & Cornwall Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near TQ1 2DF

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Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Torbay parliamentary constituency.

Torbay is a constituency in the South West region of England. The seat has been held by Kevin Foster (Conservative) since May 2015.

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Most Recent House Sales for Strand, TQ1 2DF

No recorded house sales or transfers for this postcode.

Local Petrol Station Prices

Petrol Standard (E10)
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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for TQ1 2DF

Latitude
50.461925
Longitude
-3.524731

Residents at TQ1 2DF

Households
0
Male
0
Female
0

Sunrise and Sunset at TQ1 2DF

Sunrise
05:56
Sunset
18:41

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

TQ1 2DF is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear9.68%
Cloudy44.54%
Rain12.97%
Windy32.81%
Other0.00%

Population

Torbay
134,000

Deprivation Index

1.8 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Companies Registered at TQ1 2DF

Active
None

Postcode Details for TQ1 2DF

Introduced
1 Mar 1983
Large User Postcode

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
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2 Mar 2024
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1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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