Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

COLLATON ROAD, TQ2 7HL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLLATON ROAD, TQ2 7HL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

219

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 45,300 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: TQ2 7HL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TQ2 7HL spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TQ2 7HL is a safe, established residential area on Collaton Road, 0.3km from Shiphay Collaton in Paignton. Administratively it sits within Shiphay ward and the Torbay constituency.

This is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ2 7HL are sourced from Output Area E00077070 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ2 7HL. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.5%
Asian / British Asian5.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

TQ2 7HL has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences67
Shoplifting21
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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Shiphay Learning Academy

Requires Improvement469 pupils0.1 km
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Sherwell Valley Primary School

Good704 pupils0.6 km
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Torquay Boys' Grammar School

Good1087 pupils0.6 km
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Torquay Girls Grammar School

Outstanding990 pupils0.8 km
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Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School

Good144 pupils1.0 km
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Torre Church of England Academy

Good339 pupils1.4 km
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Torquay Academy

Good1406 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Londis0.2 km
  • Your Local - Shiphay0.2 km
  • Cafe Aroma0.7 km
  • WHSmith Torbay Hospital0.7 km
  • Lawes Bridge Post Office0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Old Engine House0.8 km
  • The Devon Dumpling0.2 km
  • The Wighton0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Community Cafe0.9 km
  • Teaspoons Cafe0.1 km
  • Hong's Takeaway1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Hings0.1 km
  • Jade Garden Take Away0.7 km
  • Oh My Grill0.9 km
  • The Shippy Chippy0.1 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Best One0.7 km
  • Lidl0.1 km
  • Asda1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Torre1.4 km
  • Torquay2.5 km
  • Paignton5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • St Andrews Church0.1 km
  • Cadewell Lane Shops0.1 km
  • Collaton Road0.1 km
  • Collaton Court0.1 km
  • Banbury Park0.1 km