The TQ2 6RA postcode is in Torbay, Torbay postcode town, within South West, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the TQ2 6RA area, explore the TQ2 6RA Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the TQ2 6RA area, visit the TQ2 6RA House Prices
| 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 | 30108 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Ageing in suburbia / Affluent communities / Seaside Living, while the work-zone classification is Primarily residential suburbs.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Livermead(0.06 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Wheatridge Lane(0.04 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Torquay(0.48 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | TQ2 6UY (0.36 mi) | Details |
| Cockington Primary SchoolPrimary, Inadequate | 5-11 | TQ2 6AP (0.88 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is CHELSTON HALL SURGERY(0.58 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 |
| pembroke medical groupActivepembroke house surgery, 266 torquay road, preston, paignton, devon | 01803553558 | TQ3 2EZ |
The population of TQ26RA is 305 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 271 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 18.
Regarding education, 113 adults have Level 4, while 39 have No qualifications.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (465), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (330).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (200), followed by No religion (86).
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 Small employers and own account workers (57) followed by Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (53), and Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (49).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (795), and 368 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1813) and Middle East and Asia (46).