Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

TQ2 5ER House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

167

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 33,700 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TQ2 5ER falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

TQ2 5ER 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.

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

TQ2 5ER is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Torre in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Tormohun ward and the Torbay constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TQ2 5ER is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 132 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 5ER are sourced from Output Area E00165890 (shared with 8 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 5ER. 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

White / British89.8%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed6.6%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 1%
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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 around TQ2 5ER is above average at 132 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 offences441
Anti-social behaviour164
Criminal damage and arson76
Other theft66
Public order65

school Local Schools

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Upton St James CofE Primary School

Good92 pupils0.5 km
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Cockington Primary School

Inadequate0.5 km
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Torre Church of England Academy

Good339 pupils0.7 km
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Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School

Good144 pupils0.9 km
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Ellacombe Church of England Academy

Good399 pupils0.9 km
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Torquay Academy

Good1406 pupils1.0 km
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Torquay Girls Grammar School

Outstanding990 pupils1.1 km
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Torquay Boys' Grammar School

Good1087 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • Londis0.7 km
  • Fish for All0.3 km
  • Buzz Bingo0.8 km
  • Carters (Torre Stores)0.1 km
  • Oriental Hut0.6 km
  • + 35 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

106 nearby
  • Derwent Hotel0.7 km
  • Ascot House Hotel0.4 km
  • Bentley Lodge0.3 km
  • Brampton Court Residence0.9 km
  • Briar Fields Hotel0.4 km
  • + 101 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • The Munch Mill0.7 km
  • Cottage Cafe0.6 km
  • Extreme Chocolate0.3 km
  • Galaxy TQ0.3 km
  • Genos0.1 km
  • + 36 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Greenies Fish & Chips1.0 km
  • Shun Da0.7 km
  • Belgrave Tandoori0.3 km
  • Pappas Takeaway0.3 km
  • Cookie Well Does Coffee0.8 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Devon Fresh Mart0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • The Haywain1.0 km
  • Twiggys1.0 km
  • Upton Social Club0.5 km
  • Central Bistro0.4 km
  • Old Skools Cafe and Bar1.0 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Torre0.5 km
  • Torquay1.2 km
  • Paignton4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Torre Village0.1 km
  • Barton Road0.1 km
  • Torre Shops0.1 km
  • Torre Village0.1 km
  • Teignmouth Road0.2 km