TQ2 8HH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Clennon Lane, 0.3km from Coombe Pafford in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Barton with Watcombe ward and the Torbay constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £197k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ2 8HH are sourced from Output Area E00077136 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLENNON LANE, TQ2 8HH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLENNON LANE, TQ2 8HH.
374
39
£ 38,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ2 8HH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. TQ2 8HH's 64% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ2 8HH. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 192,500
5 sales · Mean £ 196,000
Semi-Detached
£ 181,000
4 sales · Mean £ 189,500
Detached
£ 153,700
1 sales · Mean £ 153,700
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TQ2 8HH is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Barton Hill Academy
The Burton Academy
Watcombe Primary School
Combe Pafford School
St Cuthbert Mayne School
Mayfield School
St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School
St Margaret's Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- E and M Stores0.4 km
- Londis Watcombe Post Office0.6 km
- Gilletts of Callington0.7 km
- Silwal's Kitchen0.4 km
- Carters (Hele Stores)0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Watcombe Chippy0.3 km
- Lucky Chef0.4 km
- Paul's Plaice Fish And Chips0.3 km
- King Of The Grill0.8 km
- Shun Lee0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Acorn Centre0.3 km
- The Artful Dodger Public House0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- The Co-operative Food0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Busy Lizzy's0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Torre2.3 km
- Torquay3.5 km
- Newton Abbot6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Fore Street0.1 km
- Halsteads Road0.1 km
- Halsteads Road0.1 km
- Halsteads Road0.2 km
- Fore Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ28HH · Data under Open Government Licence