Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

CARY ROAD, TQ2 5DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARY ROAD, TQ2 5DR.

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Population

271

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Avg Age

61

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Avg Income

£ 33,700 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

TQ2 5DR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 61, 62% 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 £319k.

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

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

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents here average 61 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are high (215 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £319k. 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 5DR are sourced from Output Area E00077123 (shared with 19 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 5DR. The average age is 60.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 285,000

10 sales · Mean £ 294,900

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

Crime rates near TQ2 5DR are high at 215 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 offences328
Anti-social behaviour189
Shoplifting112
Criminal damage and arson85
Other theft61

school Local Schools

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Ellacombe Church of England Academy

Good399 pupils1.0 km
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Cockington Primary School

Inadequate1.1 km
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Warberry CofE Academy

Good465 pupils1.2 km
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Upton St James CofE Primary School

Good92 pupils1.3 km
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The Spires College

Good1109 pupils1.5 km
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All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School

Good193 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

49 nearby
  • Fish for All0.9 km
  • Buzz Bingo0.4 km
  • Carters (Torre Stores)1.0 km
  • Oriental Hut0.6 km
  • Sushi Bar0.6 km
  • + 44 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

104 nearby
  • Ascot House Hotel0.7 km
  • Brampton Court Residence0.2 km
  • Court Prior Hotel0.2 km
  • Daish's Abbey Lawn0.6 km
  • Devon Court Hotel0.4 km
  • + 99 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

79 nearby
  • Cottage Cafe0.7 km
  • Extreme Chocolate0.8 km
  • Galaxy TQ0.8 km
  • Genos1.0 km
  • Pier Point0.2 km
  • + 74 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • Belgrave Tandoori0.9 km
  • Pappas Takeaway0.9 km
  • Christies0.9 km
  • Food0.7 km
  • The Great British Fish & Chip Shop0.6 km
  • + 30 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • Seamus O'Donnells0.6 km
  • The Quay Nightclub0.7 km
  • Yates Torquay0.5 km
  • Central Bistro0.7 km
  • Green Ginger0.4 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Co-op Torquay0.6 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Iceland0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Torquay1.0 km
  • Torre1.6 km
  • Paignton4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • St. Lukes Road North0.1 km
  • St. Lukes Road South0.1 km
  • St Lukes Road North0.2 km
  • St Lukes Road0.2 km
  • Princess Theatre0.2 km