Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

CLEVELAND ROAD, TQ2 5BH House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 5BH 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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1/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. TQ2 5BH's 53% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

TQ2 5BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cleveland Road, 0.4km from Torre in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Tormohun ward and the Torbay constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 106 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £195k. 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 5BH 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 5BH. 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

£ 195,000

2 sales · Mean £ 195,000

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

Crime around TQ2 5BH is above average at 106 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 offences334
Anti-social behaviour93
Criminal damage and arson52
Public order47
Other theft45

school Local Schools

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Torre Church of England Academy

Good339 pupils0.5 km
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Cockington Primary School

Inadequate0.5 km
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Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School

Good144 pupils0.6 km
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Upton St James CofE Primary School

Good92 pupils0.7 km
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Torquay Girls Grammar School

Outstanding990 pupils0.9 km
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Torquay Academy

Good1406 pupils0.9 km
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Torquay Boys' Grammar School

Good1087 pupils1.0 km
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Sherwell Valley Primary School

Good704 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Londis0.6 km
  • Torre Abbey Cafe0.9 km
  • Fish for All0.5 km
  • Carters (Torre Stores)0.4 km
  • Oriental Hut0.9 km
  • + 19 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

97 nearby
  • Derwent Hotel0.4 km
  • Ascot House Hotel0.7 km
  • Bentley Lodge0.1 km
  • Briar Fields Hotel0.4 km
  • Burleigh House Hotel0.1 km
  • + 92 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Community Cafe0.8 km
  • The Munch Mill0.6 km
  • Cottage Cafe0.9 km
  • Extreme Chocolate0.6 km
  • Galaxy TQ0.6 km
  • + 20 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Greenies Fish & Chips0.7 km
  • Jade Garden Take Away1.0 km
  • Shun Da0.6 km
  • Belgrave Tandoori0.5 km
  • Pappas Takeaway0.6 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Central Bistro0.7 km
  • Tor Hill Masonic Catering0.8 km
  • DT's0.5 km
  • Fox And Firkin0.5 km
  • Freedom 350.6 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Best One1.0 km
  • Devon Fresh Mart0.7 km
  • Asda0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Cherry Hayes0.1 km
  • Haddon Lees0.1 km
  • Torre Station Newton Rd0.1 km
  • Torre Station Newton Rd0.1 km
  • Torre Village0.2 km