TQ2 5BE 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 5BE offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 120 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £330k. 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 5BE are sourced from Output Area E00077090 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLEVELAND ROAD, TQ2 5BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLEVELAND ROAD, TQ2 5BE.
335
45
£ 33,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ2 5BE 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
TQ2 5BE is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £330k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ2 5BE. 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
Detached
£ 395,000
3 sales · Mean £ 385,000
Flat
£ 265,000
1 sales · Mean £ 265,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TQ2 5BE is above average at 120 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
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Upton St James CofE Primary School
Torquay Girls Grammar School
Torquay Academy
Ellacombe Church of England Academy
Torquay Boys' Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Londis0.4 km
- Torre Abbey Cafe0.7 km
- Fish for All0.3 km
- Buzz Bingo0.9 km
- Carters (Torre Stores)0.3 km
- + 23 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
32 nearby- Community Cafe1.0 km
- The Munch Mill0.5 km
- Cottage Cafe0.8 km
- Extreme Chocolate0.5 km
- Galaxy TQ0.5 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-Operative Foodstore0.8 km
- Devon Fresh Mart0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Dragon King0.8 km
- Greenies Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Licensed To Eat0.8 km
- Shun Da0.5 km
- Belgrave Tandoori0.3 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Central Bistro0.6 km
- Tor Hill Masonic Catering0.7 km
- DT's0.3 km
- Fox And Firkin0.4 km
- Freedom 350.4 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Torre0.4 km
- Torquay1.0 km
- Paignton4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Avenue Road0.1 km
- Cleveland Road0.1 km
- Cleveland Road0.1 km
- Haddon Lees0.2 km
- Cherry Hayes0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ25BE · Data under Open Government Licence