TQ2 5BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Newton Road, 0.4km from Torre in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Tormohun ward and the Torbay constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TQ2 5BZ is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 98 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £212k, up 41.9% 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 5BZ are sourced from Output Area E00165890 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEWTON ROAD, TQ2 5BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWTON ROAD, TQ2 5BZ.
167
42
£ 33,700 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ2 5BZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 48% of tenure in TQ2 5BZ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 42-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 41.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ2 5BZ. The average age is 42.0. 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
£ 122,500
9 sales · Mean £ 128,166
Semi-Detached
£ 546,999
1 sales · Mean £ 546,999
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TQ2 5BZ is above average at 98 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
Torre Church of England Academy
Cockington Primary School
Upton St James CofE Primary School
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Torquay Academy
Torquay Girls Grammar School
Torquay Boys' Grammar School
Ellacombe Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Londis0.7 km
- Torre Abbey Cafe0.9 km
- Fish for All0.5 km
- Buzz Bingo1.0 km
- Carters (Torre Stores)0.3 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
97 nearby- Derwent Hotel0.5 km
- Ascot House Hotel0.7 km
- Bentley Lodge0.1 km
- Briar Fields Hotel0.4 km
- Burleigh House Hotel0.1 km
- + 92 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Community Cafe0.9 km
- The Munch Mill0.7 km
- Cottage Cafe0.9 km
- Extreme Chocolate0.6 km
- Galaxy TQ0.6 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Greenies Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Shun Da0.7 km
- Belgrave Tandoori0.5 km
- Pappas Takeaway0.5 km
- Pizza Alfresco0.8 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Central Bistro0.6 km
- Tor Hill Masonic Catering0.8 km
- DT's0.4 km
- Fox And Firkin0.4 km
- Freedom 350.5 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Devon Fresh Mart0.8 km
- Asda1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Torre0.3 km
- Torquay1.2 km
- Paignton4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Torre Village0.1 km
- Cherry Hayes0.1 km
- Haddon Lees0.1 km
- Torre Station Newton Rd0.1 km
- Barton Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ25BZ · Data under Open Government Licence