The TQ2 6XA 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 Rural employment and retirees / Aspiring urban households / Seaside Living, while the work-zone classification is Traditional countryside.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Cockington Gallery, Manufacturers, Packers
Address: The Old Granary, Cockington Village, Torquay, TQ2 6XA
The Drum Inn, Pub, NightClub
Address: TQ2 6XA
Torbay Gin, Manufacturers, Packers
Address: Unit 7 Stable Yard, Cockington Court, Cockington Lane, TQ2 6XA
The Seven Dials Cafe, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: Cockington Court, Cockington Lane, Torquay, TQ2 6XA
School House Tearoom, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: The Old School House, Cockington Lane, Cockington With Chelston, TQ2 6XA
The nearest places is Cockington(0.12 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Cockington Village(0.06 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Torquay(0.69 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 (0.58 mi) | Details |
| Cockington Primary SchoolPrimary, Inadequate | 5-11 | TQ2 6AP (0.70 mi) | Details |
| Sherwell Valley Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | TQ2 6ES (0.80 mi) | Details |
| Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | TQ2 6DB (0.87 mi) | Details |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-18 | TQ2 7EL (0.89 mi) | Details |
| Torquay Girls Grammar SchoolSecondary, Outstanding | 11-18 | TQ2 7DY (0.98 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is CHELSTON HALL SURGERY(0.54 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 |
The population of TQ26XA is 134 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 120 people, followed by Indian with a total of 7.
Regarding education, 37 adults have Level 4, while 24 have Level 2.
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 Christian (69), followed by No religion (49).
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 (25) followed by Small employers and own account workers (23), and Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (21).
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).