The TQ2 6HS postcode is in Torbay, Torbay postcode town, within South West, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the TQ2 6HS area, explore the TQ2 6HS Crime Rates page.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | TQ2 |
| Ward | Cockington with Chelston |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Chelston, Cockington & Livermead |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Torbay |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Torbay |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Torquay and Paignton |
| Police Force | Devon & Cornwall |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Devon Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Cockington with Chelston |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Torbay |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 9751 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Communal retirement / Ageing urban communities / Seaside Living, while the work-zone classification is Primarily residential suburbs.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
John Shambrook Butchers, Retailers - Other
Address: TQ2 6HS
The Blue Walnut Cafe, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: TQ2 6HS
The nearest places is Chelston(0.17 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Walnut Road Shops(0.02 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Torquay(0.14 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cockington Primary SchoolPrimary, Inadequate | 5-11 | TQ2 6AP (0.34 mi) | Details |
| Preston Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | TQ2 6UY (0.73 mi) | Details |
| Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | TQ2 6DB (0.87 mi) | Details |
| Torre Church of England AcademyPrimary, Good | 3-11 | TQ1 4DN (0.96 mi) | Details |
| Upton St James CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | TQ1 4AZ (0.96 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is CHELSTON HALL SURGERY(0.07 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| chelston hall surgeryActivechelston hall surgery, chelston hall,old mill rd, torquay, devon | 01803605359 | TQ2 6HW |
| croft hall medical practiceActivecroft hall medical centre, 19 croft road, torquay, devon | 01803298441 | TQ2 5UA |
The population of TQ26HS is 212 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 44 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1944), Between 45 to 54 (1598), and Between 55 to 64 (1537).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 178 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 28.
Regarding education, 59 adults have Level 4, while 27 have Level 1 and entry level.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (339), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (258).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (112), followed by No religion (78).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (42) followed by Small employers and own account workers (34), and Routine occupations (29).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (353), and 351 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1329) and Africa (39).