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.
TQ2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the TQ2 postcode area.
35,729
43
£ 34,860 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Watcombe Primary School
Sherwell Valley Primary School
Mayfield School
Torquay Boys' Grammar School
Torquay Girls Grammar School
Shiphay Learning Academy
Torquay Academy
Barton Hill Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
119 nearby- Arran Lodge B&B
- Carlton Court Hotel
- Crofton House Hotel
- Heathcliff House
- Sandpiper Guest House
- + 114 more
Retailers - Other
54 nearby- Chocolate Heaven Made in Devon
- CEF LTD
- Fish for All
- Baker Maker
- Belgrave Stores
- + 49 more
Restaurant, Cafe
52 nearby- Otto
- Visto Lounge
- @Cafedelmar
- Abbey Refreshments
- Barton Hall Activity Centre
- + 47 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- KFC
- A Farm Pizza
- Belgrave Tandoori
- Bread & Butter
- Cobleys
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- DT's
- The Drum Inn
- Acorn Centre
- Barton Cricket Club
- Central Bistro
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Asda
- Best One
- Devon Fresh Mart
- Lidl
- Marks & Spencer
- + 6 more
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Area Profile: TQ2 · Data under Open Government Licence