Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

BEXLEY COTTAGES, TQ2 5BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEXLEY COTTAGES, TQ2 5BB.

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Population

256

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 33,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TQ2 5BB 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.

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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TQ2 5BB spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £155k.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TQ2 5BB is an up-and-coming urban area on Bexley Cottages, 0.2km from Torre in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Tormohun ward and the Torbay constituency.

For renters and young professionals, TQ2 5BB offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (143 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 5BB are sourced from Output Area E00077110 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ2 5BB. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.4%
Asian / British Asian4.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 155,000

1 sales · Mean £ 155,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near TQ2 5BB are high at 143 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.

Violence and sexual offences398
Anti-social behaviour173
Criminal damage and arson67
Public order60
Drugs55

school Local Schools

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Cockington Primary School

Inadequate0.3 km
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Upton St James CofE Primary School

Good92 pupils0.8 km
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Torre Church of England Academy

Good339 pupils0.9 km
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Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School

Good144 pupils1.0 km
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Ellacombe Church of England Academy

Good399 pupils1.1 km
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Torquay Girls Grammar School

Outstanding990 pupils1.3 km
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Torquay Academy

Good1406 pupils1.3 km
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Torquay Boys' Grammar School

Good1087 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

41 nearby
  • Londis0.4 km
  • Torre Abbey Cafe0.5 km
  • Fish for All0.1 km
  • Buzz Bingo0.7 km
  • Carters (Torre Stores)0.3 km
  • + 36 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

109 nearby
  • Derwent Hotel0.8 km
  • Belgrave Sands0.6 km
  • Ascot House Hotel0.4 km
  • Bentley Lodge0.4 km
  • Brampton Court Residence0.8 km
  • + 104 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

43 nearby
  • The Munch Mill0.4 km
  • Las Iguanas0.8 km
  • On The Rocks0.8 km
  • Cottage Cafe0.7 km
  • Extreme Chocolate0.4 km
  • + 38 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Foodstore0.7 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Devon Fresh Mart0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Dragon King0.7 km
  • Greenies Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • Licensed To Eat0.7 km
  • Shun Da0.4 km
  • Belgrave Tandoori0.1 km
  • + 21 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Central Bistro0.5 km
  • Old Skools Cafe and Bar1.0 km
  • Within Temptation1.0 km
  • Torquay Cricket Club0.9 km
  • Twiggys0.9 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Torre0.6 km
  • Torquay0.8 km
  • Paignton4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Cleveland Road0.1 km
  • Cleveland Road0.1 km
  • Belgrave Rd Bull & Bush0.1 km
  • Belgrave Rd Bull & Bush0.2 km
  • Falkland Road0.2 km