TQ2 5HZ is an up-and-coming urban area on Belgrave Road, 0.2km from Wellswood in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Tormohun ward and the Torbay constituency.
For renters and young professionals, TQ2 5HZ offers 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. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (155 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £190k. 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 5HZ are sourced from Output Area E00077114 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BELGRAVE ROAD, TQ2 5HZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELGRAVE ROAD, TQ2 5HZ.
363
42
£ 33,700 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ2 5HZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TQ2 5HZ spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £190k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ2 5HZ. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 175,000
4 sales · Mean £ 176,875
Flat
£ 66,491
8 sales · Mean £ 61,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near TQ2 5HZ are high at 155 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
Ellacombe Church of England Academy
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Torquay Academy
Torquay Girls Grammar School
The Spires College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- Londis0.5 km
- Fish for All0.0 km
- Buzz Bingo0.6 km
- Carters (Torre Stores)0.3 km
- Oriental Hut0.4 km
- + 40 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
111 nearby- Derwent Hotel0.9 km
- Ascot House Hotel0.2 km
- Bentley Lodge0.5 km
- Brampton Court Residence0.7 km
- Briar Fields Hotel0.3 km
- + 106 more
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- The Munch Mill0.5 km
- Cottage Cafe0.6 km
- Extreme Chocolate0.3 km
- Galaxy TQ0.3 km
- Genos0.3 km
- + 40 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Co-Operative Foodstore0.8 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Devon Fresh Mart1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Dragon King0.8 km
- Greenies Fish & Chips1.0 km
- Licensed To Eat0.8 km
- Shun Da0.5 km
- Belgrave Tandoori0.0 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- The Haywain1.0 km
- Within Temptation0.9 km
- Torquay Cricket Club0.9 km
- Twiggys0.8 km
- Upton Social Club0.8 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Torre0.7 km
- Torquay0.9 km
- Paignton4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Belgrave Rd Bull & Bush0.1 km
- Belgrave Rd Bull & Bush0.1 km
- Lucius Street0.1 km
- Lucius Street0.1 km
- East Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ25HZ · Data under Open Government Licence