TQ2 5AZ is an up-and-coming urban area on Rowdens Road, 0.1km from Torre in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Tormohun ward and the Torbay constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (141 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £715k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ2 5AZ are sourced from Output Area E00077111 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROWDENS ROAD, TQ2 5AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROWDENS ROAD, TQ2 5AZ.
395
53
£ 33,700 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ2 5AZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. TQ2 5AZ's low deprivation rank, 67% ownership, and £715k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £715k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ2 5AZ. The average age is 53.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 715,000
1 sales · Mean £ 715,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near TQ2 5AZ are high at 141 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cockington Primary School
Upton St James CofE Primary School
Torre Church of England Academy
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Ellacombe Church of England Academy
Torquay Girls Grammar School
Torquay Boys' Grammar School
Torquay Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Londis0.3 km
- Torre Abbey Cafe0.4 km
- Fish for All0.2 km
- Buzz Bingo0.8 km
- Carters (Torre Stores)0.4 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
108 nearby- Derwent Hotel0.8 km
- Belgrave Sands0.6 km
- Ascot House Hotel0.4 km
- Bentley Lodge0.4 km
- Brampton Court Residence0.8 km
- + 103 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- The Munch Mill0.3 km
- Las Iguanas0.8 km
- On The Rocks0.8 km
- Cottage Cafe0.8 km
- Extreme Chocolate0.5 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Co-Operative Foodstore0.6 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- Devon Fresh Mart0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Dragon King0.6 km
- Greenies Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Licensed To Eat0.6 km
- Shun Da0.3 km
- Belgrave Tandoori0.2 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Central Bistro0.6 km
- Torquay Cricket Club0.8 km
- Twiggys1.0 km
- Tor Hill Masonic Catering0.6 km
- DT's0.2 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Torre0.6 km
- Torquay0.8 km
- Paignton4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bamlyde Road0.1 km
- Bamlyde Road0.1 km
- Falkland Road0.2 km
- Cleveland Road0.2 km
- Cleveland Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ25AZ · Data under Open Government Licence