The TQ2 8BU postcode is in Torbay, Torbay postcode town, within South West, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | TQ2 |
| Ward | Barton with Watcombe |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Watcombe |
| 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 | Barton with Watcombe |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Torbay |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 1442 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Hard-Pressed European Settlers / Challenged white communities / Seaside Living, while the work-zone classification is Primarily residential suburbs.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Coombe Pafford(0.21 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Pafford Avenue(0.05 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Torre(1.49 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watcombe Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | TQ2 8NU (0.32 mi) | Details |
| Combe Pafford SchoolAll Through, Good | 6-19 | TQ2 8NL (0.33 mi) | Details |
| Barton Hill AcademyPrimary, Good | 3-11 | TQ2 8JA (0.41 mi) | Details |
| Mayfield SchoolAll Through, Good | 2-19 | TQ2 8NH (0.42 mi) | Details |
| St Cuthbert Mayne SchoolSecondary, Requires improvement | 11-18 | TQ1 4RN (0.46 mi) | Details |
| St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | TQ1 4QH (0.50 mi) | Details |
| Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, TorquayPrimary, Good | 4-11 | TQ1 4NZ (0.66 mi) | Details |
| St Margaret's AcademyPrimary, Good | 4-11 | TQ1 4PA (0.68 mi) | Details |
| Homelands Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | TQ1 4NT (0.76 mi) | Details |
| Abbey SchoolPrimary, None | 2-11 | TQ1 4PR (0.82 mi) | Details |
| Torquay AcademySecondary, Good | 11-18 | TQ2 7NU (0.92 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is CHILCOTE PRACTICE(0.81 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| chilcote practiceActivechilcote surgery, dewerstone practice, hampton avenue, torquay, devon | 01803316333 | TQ1 3LA |
The population of TQ28BU is 316 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 43 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1375), Between 55 to 64 (998), and Between 45 to 54 (890).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 281 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 18.
Regarding education, 78 adults have Does not apply, while 37 have Level 1 and entry level.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (213), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (176).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (141), followed by Christian (128).
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 Routine occupations (51) followed by Semi-routine occupations (48), and Never worked and long-term unemployed (31).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (328), and 198 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1486) and European Union EU-8 (27).