Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

VANSITTART ROAD, TQ2 5BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VANSITTART ROAD, TQ2 5BW.

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Population

256

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 33,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TQ2 5BW 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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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TQ2 5BW — age 40, 25% ownership, 57% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £398k.

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

TQ2 5BW is an up-and-coming urban area on Vansittart Road, 0.2km from Torre in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Tormohun ward and the Torbay constituency.

For renters and young professionals, TQ2 5BW offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 122 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £398k. 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 5BW are sourced from Output Area E00077110 (shared with 13 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 5BW. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.4%
Asian / British Asian4.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 670,000

3 sales · Mean £ 646,666

Flat

£ 113,000

1 sales · Mean £ 113,000

Terraced

£ 181,000

10 sales · Mean £ 187,000

Semi-Detached

£ 390,000

1 sales · Mean £ 390,000

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

Crime around TQ2 5BW is above average at 122 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 offences404
Anti-social behaviour158
Criminal damage and arson68
Other theft63
Public order58

school Local Schools

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Cockington Primary School

Inadequate0.4 km
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Upton St James CofE Primary School

Good92 pupils0.6 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 pupils0.8 km
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Ellacombe Church of England Academy

Good399 pupils1.0 km
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Torquay Academy

Good1406 pupils1.1 km
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Torquay Girls Grammar School

Outstanding990 pupils1.1 km
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Torquay Boys' Grammar School

Good1087 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Londis0.6 km
  • Torre Abbey Cafe0.7 km
  • Fish for All0.2 km
  • Buzz Bingo0.8 km
  • Carters (Torre Stores)0.2 km
  • + 33 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

107 nearby
  • Derwent Hotel0.7 km
  • Belgrave Sands0.8 km
  • Ascot House Hotel0.4 km
  • Bentley Lodge0.2 km
  • Brampton Court Residence0.9 km
  • + 102 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • The Munch Mill0.6 km
  • Las Iguanas1.0 km
  • On The Rocks1.0 km
  • Cottage Cafe0.7 km
  • Extreme Chocolate0.4 km
  • + 36 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Foodstore0.9 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Devon Fresh Mart0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Dragon King0.9 km
  • Greenies Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • Licensed To Eat0.9 km
  • Shun Da0.6 km
  • Belgrave Tandoori0.2 km
  • + 19 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Central Bistro0.4 km
  • Tor Hill Masonic Catering0.6 km
  • DT's0.2 km
  • Fox And Firkin0.2 km
  • Freedom 350.3 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Torre0.5 km
  • Torquay1.1 km
  • Paignton4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Torre Village0.1 km
  • Torre Village0.1 km
  • Barton Road0.1 km
  • Cleveland Road0.2 km
  • Cleveland Road0.2 km