Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

NEWTON ROAD, TQ2 5BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWTON ROAD, TQ2 5BU.

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Population

179

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 33,700 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TQ2 5BU 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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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

TQ2 5BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 37% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £217k.

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

TQ2 5BU is an up-and-coming urban area on Newton Road, 0.4km from Torre in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Tormohun ward and the Torbay constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 129 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £217k. 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 5BU are sourced from Output Area E00165881 (shared with 9 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 5BU. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.6%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 17%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

£ 217,500

1 sales · Mean £ 217,500

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

Crime around TQ2 5BU is above average at 129 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 offences424
Anti-social behaviour162
Criminal damage and arson73
Other theft65
Public order65

school Local Schools

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Upton St James CofE Primary School

Good92 pupils0.5 km
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Cockington Primary School

Inadequate0.5 km
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Torre Church of England Academy

Good339 pupils0.7 km
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Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School

Good144 pupils0.9 km
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Ellacombe Church of England Academy

Good399 pupils0.9 km
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Torquay Academy

Good1406 pupils1.0 km
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Torquay Girls Grammar School

Outstanding990 pupils1.2 km
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Torquay Boys' Grammar School

Good1087 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

41 nearby
  • Londis0.7 km
  • Fish for All0.3 km
  • Buzz Bingo0.7 km
  • Carters (Torre Stores)0.1 km
  • Oriental Hut0.6 km
  • + 36 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

106 nearby
  • Derwent Hotel0.8 km
  • Ascot House Hotel0.4 km
  • Bentley Lodge0.3 km
  • Brampton Court Residence0.9 km
  • Briar Fields Hotel0.4 km
  • + 101 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • The Munch Mill0.7 km
  • Cottage Cafe0.6 km
  • Extreme Chocolate0.3 km
  • Galaxy TQ0.3 km
  • Genos0.1 km
  • + 36 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Greenies Fish & Chips1.0 km
  • Shun Da0.7 km
  • Belgrave Tandoori0.3 km
  • Pappas Takeaway0.2 km
  • Rowes Cornish Bakers1.0 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Devon Fresh Mart1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • The Haywain1.0 km
  • Twiggys1.0 km
  • Upton Social Club0.5 km
  • Central Bistro0.4 km
  • Old Skools Cafe and Bar0.9 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Torre0.5 km
  • Torquay1.2 km
  • Paignton4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Torre Village0.1 km
  • Torre Shops0.1 km
  • Barton Road0.1 km
  • Torre Village0.1 km
  • Teignmouth Road0.2 km