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.
CLEVELAND ROAD, TQ2 5BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLEVELAND ROAD, TQ2 5BD.
335
45
£ 33,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Cockington Primary School
Torre Church of England Academy
Upton St James CofE Primary School
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Torquay Girls Grammar School
Ellacombe Church of England Academy
Torquay Academy
Torquay Boys' Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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, 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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Co-Operative Foodstore0.9 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- Devon Fresh Mart0.8 km
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
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
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