Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

CLEVELAND ROAD, TQ2 5BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLEVELAND ROAD, TQ2 5BD.

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Population

335

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 33,700 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TQ2 5BD 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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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 45, TQ2 5BD has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £293k. Property prices are trending up 380.4% year-on-year.

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

TQ2 5BD is an up-and-coming urban area on Cleveland Road, 0.1km from Torre in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Tormohun ward and the Torbay constituency.

For renters and young professionals, TQ2 5BD offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 119 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £293k, up 380.4% year-on-year. 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 5BD are sourced from Output Area E00077090 (shared with 14 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 5BD. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 102,000

3 sales · Mean £ 112,000

Semi-Detached

£ 385,000

5 sales · Mean £ 410,000

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

Crime around TQ2 5BD is above average at 119 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 offences382
Anti-social behaviour150
Criminal damage and arson67
Other theft56
Public order54

school Local Schools

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Cockington Primary School

Inadequate0.3 km
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Torre Church of England Academy

Good339 pupils0.7 km
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Upton St James CofE Primary School

Good92 pupils0.7 km
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Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School

Good144 pupils0.8 km
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Torquay Girls Grammar School

Outstanding990 pupils1.1 km
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Ellacombe Church of England Academy

Good399 pupils1.1 km
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Torquay Academy

Good1406 pupils1.1 km
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Torquay Boys' Grammar School

Good1087 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Londis0.5 km
  • Torre Abbey Cafe0.7 km
  • Fish for All0.3 km
  • Buzz Bingo0.8 km
  • Carters (Torre Stores)0.3 km
  • + 24 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

106 nearby
  • Derwent Hotel0.6 km
  • Belgrave Sands0.8 km
  • Ascot House Hotel0.5 km
  • Bentley Lodge0.2 km
  • Brampton Court Residence1.0 km
  • + 101 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • The Munch Mill0.5 km
  • Las Iguanas1.0 km
  • On The Rocks1.0 km
  • Cottage Cafe0.8 km
  • Extreme Chocolate0.5 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Foodstore0.9 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Devon Fresh Mart0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Dragon King0.9 km
  • Greenies Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • Licensed To Eat0.8 km
  • Shun Da0.5 km
  • Belgrave Tandoori0.3 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Central Bistro0.5 km
  • Tor Hill Masonic Catering0.6 km
  • DT's0.2 km
  • Fox And Firkin0.3 km
  • Freedom 350.3 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Torre0.4 km
  • Torquay1.0 km
  • Paignton4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Cleveland Road0.1 km
  • Cleveland Road0.1 km
  • Avenue Road0.1 km
  • Haddon Lees0.2 km
  • Torre Village0.2 km