Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

TQ2 5EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TQ2 5EA.

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Population

387

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 33,700 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

TQ2 5EA is a high-turnover rental hub — with 72% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. 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 5EA is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.6km 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 5EA 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 (202 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 5EA are sourced from Output Area E00077084 (shared with 69 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 5EA. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.7%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near TQ2 5EA are high at 202 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 offences339
Anti-social behaviour151
Shoplifting126
Criminal damage and arson65
Other theft64

school Local Schools

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Warberry CofE Academy

Good465 pupils1.0 km
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Ellacombe Church of England Academy

Good399 pupils1.0 km
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Cockington Primary School

Inadequate1.4 km
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All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School

Good193 pupils1.4 km
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Upton St James CofE Primary School

Good92 pupils1.5 km
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The Spires College

Good1109 pupils1.5 km
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Ilsham Church of England Academy

Good179 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Buzz Bingo0.6 km
  • Oriental Hut0.8 km
  • Sushi Bar0.9 km
  • Janes To Go0.2 km
  • Eastern Groceries and Butcher0.3 km
  • + 29 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

59 nearby
  • Ascot House Hotel0.9 km
  • Brampton Court Residence0.5 km
  • Court Prior Hotel0.5 km
  • Daish's Abbey Lawn0.9 km
  • Devon Court Hotel0.7 km
  • + 54 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

71 nearby
  • Cottage Cafe0.8 km
  • Pier Point0.3 km
  • Bamboo Bar / The Fat Pizza0.4 km
  • Cafe Monaco0.7 km
  • Cafe One Hundred0.6 km
  • + 66 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • The Foundry0.3 km
  • Man Fridays0.3 km
  • JDs Bar0.1 km
  • Within Temptation0.4 km
  • Hole in the Wall0.3 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Tesco0.0 km
  • The Co-op Torquay0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Molly's Ice Cream & Donuts0.1 km
  • Rowes Cornish Bakers0.4 km
  • Subway0.3 km
  • The Dressed Crab0.2 km
  • Tocco's0.1 km
  • + 21 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Torquay1.3 km
  • Torre1.9 km
  • Paignton4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Fleet Street 60.0 km
  • Fleet Street0.0 km
  • Cary Parade0.1 km
  • Cary Parade0.1 km
  • Tesco0.1 km