The TQ2 8HR 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 | Shiphay & the Willows |
| 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 | 14862 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Self-sufficient retirement / None / Seaside Living, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Barton(0.13 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Barton Hill Shops(0.04 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Torre(1.43 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Hill AcademyPrimary, Good | 3-11 | TQ2 8JA (0.27 mi) | Details |
| Watcombe Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | TQ2 8NU (0.51 mi) | Details |
| Combe Pafford SchoolAll Through, Good | 6-19 | TQ2 8NL (0.61 mi) | Details |
| St Cuthbert Mayne SchoolSecondary, Requires improvement | 11-18 | TQ1 4RN (0.69 mi) | Details |
| Mayfield SchoolAll Through, Good | 2-19 | TQ2 8NH (0.69 mi) | Details |
| St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | TQ1 4QH (0.83 mi) | Details |
| Torquay AcademySecondary, Good | 11-18 | TQ2 7NU (0.87 mi) | Details |
| St Margaret's AcademyPrimary, Good | 4-11 | TQ1 4PA (0.91 mi) | Details |
| Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, TorquayPrimary, Good | 4-11 | TQ1 4NZ (0.92 mi) | Details |
| Homelands Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | TQ1 4NT (0.97 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of TQ28HR is 145 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 42 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (2000), Between 45 to 54 (1439), and Between 25 to 34 (1374).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 136 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 6.
Regarding education, 37 adults have No qualifications, while 24 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (335), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (197).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (69), followed by Christian (68).
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 Small employers and own account workers (27) followed by Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (25), and Routine occupations (21).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (427), and 218 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1408) and Middle East and Asia (39).