The TQ2 8JH 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 Transitional Eastern European neighbourhood / None / Seaside Living, while the work-zone classification is Manufacturing, energy and utilities.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Hele(0.29 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Harmsworth House(0.05 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Torre(0.92 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 |
| Torquay AcademySecondary, Good | 11-18 | TQ2 7NU (0.37 mi) | Details |
| St Cuthbert Mayne SchoolSecondary, Requires improvement | 11-18 | TQ1 4RN (0.55 mi) | Details |
| Torre Church of England AcademyPrimary, Good | 3-11 | TQ1 4DN (0.64 mi) | Details |
| St Margaret's AcademyPrimary, Good | 4-11 | TQ1 4PA (0.69 mi) | Details |
| Homelands Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | TQ1 4NT (0.71 mi) | Details |
| Torquay Girls Grammar SchoolSecondary, Outstanding | 11-18 | TQ2 7DY (0.75 mi) | Details |
| Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, TorquayPrimary, Good | 4-11 | TQ1 4NZ (0.76 mi) | Details |
| St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | TQ1 4QH (0.80 mi) | Details |
| Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | TQ2 6DB (0.84 mi) | Details |
| Upton St James CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | TQ1 4AZ (0.84 mi) | Details |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-18 | TQ2 7EL (0.90 mi) | Details |
| Watcombe Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | TQ2 8NU (0.93 mi) | Details |
| Abbey SchoolPrimary, None | 2-11 | TQ1 4PR (0.97 mi) | Details |
| Combe Pafford SchoolAll Through, Good | 6-19 | TQ2 8NL (0.98 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of TQ28JH is 268 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 225 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 14.
Regarding education, 53 adults have Does not apply, while 36 have Level 4.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (278), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (220).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (134), followed by Christian (103).
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 (36) followed by Semi-routine occupations (33), and Never worked and long-term unemployed (30).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (382), and 216 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1275) and European Union EU-8 (33).