TQ2 5EP is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Torre in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Tormohun ward and the Torbay constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TQ2 5EP is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 133 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 5EP are sourced from Output Area E00165890 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TQ2 5EP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TQ2 5EP.
167
42
£ 33,700 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ2 5EP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
TQ2 5EP has a significant social housing presence — 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ2 5EP. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TQ2 5EP is above average at 133 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
Cockington Primary School
Upton St James CofE Primary School
Torre Church of England Academy
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Ellacombe Church of England Academy
Torquay Academy
Torquay Girls Grammar School
Torquay Boys' Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Londis0.7 km
- Torre Abbey Cafe0.8 km
- Fish for All0.3 km
- Buzz Bingo0.8 km
- Carters (Torre Stores)0.1 km
- + 35 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
106 nearby- Derwent Hotel0.7 km
- Belgrave Sands0.9 km
- Ascot House Hotel0.5 km
- Bentley Lodge0.3 km
- Brampton Court Residence1.0 km
- + 101 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- The Munch Mill0.7 km
- Cottage Cafe0.7 km
- Extreme Chocolate0.4 km
- Galaxy TQ0.4 km
- Genos0.1 km
- + 29 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Greenies Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Shun Da0.7 km
- Belgrave Tandoori0.3 km
- Pappas Takeaway0.3 km
- Pizza Alfresco0.6 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
- Devon Fresh Mart0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Central Bistro0.4 km
- Old Skools Cafe and Bar1.0 km
- Tor Hill Masonic Catering0.6 km
- DT's0.3 km
- Fox And Firkin0.2 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Torre0.5 km
- Torquay1.2 km
- Paignton4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Torre Village0.0 km
- Barton Road0.1 km
- Torre Village0.1 km
- Torre Shops0.1 km
- Teignmouth Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ25EP · Data under Open Government Licence