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.
BEXLEY COTTAGES, TQ2 5BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEXLEY COTTAGES, TQ2 5BB.
256
40
£ 33,700 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
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 Academy
Torquay Boys' Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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, 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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Co-Operative Foodstore0.7 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Devon Fresh Mart0.8 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: TQ25BB · Data under Open Government Licence