The TQ2 6NF postcode is in Torbay, Torbay postcode town, within South West, England region.
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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 | 15246 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Deprived blue-collar terraces / Aspiring urban households / Seaside Living, while the work-zone classification is Traditional countryside.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Cockington(0.35 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Sherwell Rise South(0.02 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Torre(0.46 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 (0.46 mi) | Details |
| Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | TQ2 6DB (0.48 mi) | Details |
| Sherwell Valley Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | TQ2 6ES (0.51 mi) | Details |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-18 | TQ2 7EL (0.55 mi) | Details |
| Torquay Girls Grammar SchoolSecondary, Outstanding | 11-18 | TQ2 7DY (0.61 mi) | Details |
| Torre Church of England AcademyPrimary, Good | 3-11 | TQ1 4DN (0.73 mi) | Details |
| Shiphay Learning AcademyPrimary, Requires improvement | 3-11 | TQ2 7NF (0.90 mi) | Details |
| Preston Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | TQ2 6UY (0.92 mi) | Details |
| Upton St James CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | TQ1 4AZ (0.99 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is CHELSTON HALL SURGERY(0.49 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 TQ26NF is 340 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 310 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 18.
Regarding education, 87 adults have Does not apply, while 45 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (339), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (219).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (192), followed by Christian (129).
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 (51) followed by Small employers and own account workers (37), and Semi-routine occupations (33).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (404), and 318 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1443) and European Union EU-14 (38).