Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

FLEET STREET, TQ2 5DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FLEET STREET, TQ2 5DL.

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Population

282

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 33,700 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TQ2 5DL 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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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

At 77% private renter occupancy, TQ2 5DL is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

TQ2 5DL is an up-and-coming urban area on Fleet Street, 0.7km from Torquay in Torquay. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Tormohun ward and the Torbay constituency.

Day-to-day life in TQ2 5DL has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are high (180 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 5DL are sourced from Output Area E00077120 (shared with 156 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 5DL. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.1%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 6%
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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.

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

Crime rates near TQ2 5DL are high at 180 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 offences357
Anti-social behaviour174
Shoplifting135
Criminal damage and arson71
Other theft62

school Local Schools

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Ellacombe Church of England Academy

Good399 pupils0.8 km
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Warberry CofE Academy

Good465 pupils0.9 km
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Upton St James CofE Primary School

Good92 pupils1.3 km
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All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School

Good193 pupils1.3 km
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Cockington Primary School

Inadequate1.3 km
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The Spires College

Good1109 pupils1.3 km
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Ilsham Church of England Academy

Good179 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

77 nearby
  • 74 Belgravia1.0 km
  • Ashfield Guest House0.8 km
  • Ashurst Lodge Guest House1.0 km
  • Atlantis Hotel1.0 km
  • Beverley Hotel0.9 km
  • + 72 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • Freedom 351.0 km
  • Torquay Bowling Club0.7 km
  • Torquay Lawn Tennis Club0.7 km
  • Seamus O'Donnells0.6 km
  • The Quay Nightclub0.6 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

78 nearby
  • Cantina0.9 km
  • Fredericks1.0 km
  • East in the West0.6 km
  • Amici0.5 km
  • Bianco's Restaurant0.5 km
  • + 73 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Sino Wok0.9 km
  • Christies0.7 km
  • Food0.5 km
  • Jia Wang1.0 km
  • The Great British Fish & Chip Shop0.6 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Co-op Torquay0.5 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • Baker Maker0.0 km
  • DJD's Fresh Fruits0.4 km
  • Itsa Boba0.7 km
  • No 40.3 km
  • Poundstretcher0.3 km
  • + 38 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Torquay1.3 km
  • Torre1.7 km
  • Paignton4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Fleet Street Roundabout0.1 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Abbey Road0.1 km
  • Abbey Road0.2 km