Area Analysis Torbay, South West

TQ2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the TQ2 postcode area.

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Population

35,729

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 34,860 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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2/10
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3/10
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7/10
workEmployment
3/10
diversity_3Diversity
7/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 43, TQ2 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £240k. Property prices are trending down 10.4% year-on-year.

home £240,289 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TQ2 is a postcode district in Torbay, South West, covering 933 active and 312 retired postcodes.

The largest share of TQ2 (13%) is characterised by a retirement-heavy area, often including sheltered housing or care homes, alongside a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities (8%). This mix of 11 distinct neighbourhood types makes TQ2 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in TQ2 are around £240k, down 10.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across TQ2 at 259 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full TQ2 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3595
Anti-social behaviour1536
Criminal damage and arson838
Shoplifting735
Other theft636

school Local Schools

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Watcombe Primary School

Good225 pupils
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Sherwell Valley Primary School

Good704 pupils
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Mayfield School

Good264 pupils
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Torquay Boys' Grammar School

Good1087 pupils
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Torquay Girls Grammar School

Outstanding990 pupils
P

Shiphay Learning Academy

Requires Improvement469 pupils
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Torquay Academy

Good1406 pupils
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Barton Hill Academy

Good664 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

119 nearby
  • Arran Lodge B&B
  • Carlton Court Hotel
  • Crofton House Hotel
  • Heathcliff House
  • Sandpiper Guest House
  • + 114 more
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Retailers - Other

54 nearby
  • Chocolate Heaven Made in Devon
  • CEF LTD
  • Fish for All
  • Baker Maker
  • Belgrave Stores
  • + 49 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

52 nearby
  • Otto
  • Visto Lounge
  • @Cafedelmar
  • Abbey Refreshments
  • Barton Hall Activity Centre
  • + 47 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

37 nearby
  • KFC
  • A Farm Pizza
  • Belgrave Tandoori
  • Bread & Butter
  • Cobleys
  • + 32 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • DT's
  • The Drum Inn
  • Acorn Centre
  • Barton Cricket Club
  • Central Bistro
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Asda
  • Best One
  • Devon Fresh Mart
  • Lidl
  • Marks & Spencer
  • + 6 more