TQ2 7EL is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Shiphay in Paignton. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Shiphay ward and the Torbay constituency.
Day-to-day life in TQ2 7EL has the character of a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ2 7EL are sourced from Output Area E00076860 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TQ2 7EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TQ2 7EL.
284
48
£ 46,500 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates TQ2 7EL — age 48, 90% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ2 7EL. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TQ2 7EL has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Torquay Boys' Grammar School
Torquay Girls Grammar School
Sherwell Valley Primary School
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Shiphay Learning Academy
Torre Church of England Academy
Torquay Academy
Cockington Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Burleigh House Hotel1.0 km
- Crown Lodge Guesthouse1.0 km
- Cranmore Guest House1.0 km
- Silverlands Guesthouse1.0 km
- Stover Lodge0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Haywain0.8 km
- Barton Cricket Club0.9 km
- Torquay Squash Centre0.9 km
- Old Engine House0.9 km
- The Devon Dumpling0.4 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Devon Fresh Mart0.8 km
- Best One0.2 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Asda0.7 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Cafe Aroma0.7 km
- WHSmith Torbay Hospital0.7 km
- Budgens Torquay0.9 km
- Lawes Bridge Post Office1.0 km
- Londis0.5 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- The Shippy Chippy0.6 km
- Greenies Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Hings0.6 km
- Jade Garden Take Away0.2 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Community Cafe0.3 km
- Teaspoons Cafe0.7 km
- Hong's Takeaway0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Torre0.8 km
- Torquay1.9 km
- Paignton4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Torquay Grammar Schools0.1 km
- Shiphay Lane0.2 km
- Hawkins Avenue Shops0.3 km
- Hawkins Shops0.3 km
- Hawkins Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ27EL · Data under Open Government Licence