The TQ2 8LQ 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 | 20458 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Industrious transitions / Ageing suburbanites / Seaside Living, while the work-zone classification is Traditional countryside.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Barton(0.38 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Swedwell Road(0.05 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Torre(1.79 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 (0.38 mi) | Details |
| Combe Pafford SchoolAll Through, Good | 6-19 | TQ2 8NL (0.52 mi) | Details |
| Mayfield SchoolAll Through, Good | 2-19 | TQ2 8NH (0.56 mi) | Details |
| Barton Hill AcademyPrimary, Good | 3-11 | TQ2 8JA (0.61 mi) | Details |
| St Cuthbert Mayne SchoolSecondary, Requires improvement | 11-18 | TQ1 4RN (0.94 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of TQ28LQ is 242 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 229 people, followed by White and Black Caribbean with a total of 6.
Regarding education, 59 adults have No qualifications, while 34 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (268), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (250).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (154), followed by No religion (70).
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 Intermediate occupations (38) followed by Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (37), and Semi-routine occupations (30).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (486), and 290 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1275) and European Union EU-14 (18).