Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

TQ2 5AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TQ2 5AD.

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Population

394

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 33,700 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: TQ2 5AD 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.

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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

TQ2 5AD is a high-turnover rental hub — with 76% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TQ2 5AD is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Torre in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Tormohun ward and the Torbay constituency.

For renters and young professionals, TQ2 5AD offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (147 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 5AD are sourced from Output Area E00077112 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ2 5AD. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.8%
Asian / British Asian6.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near TQ2 5AD are high at 147 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.

Violence and sexual offences430
Anti-social behaviour172
Criminal damage and arson75
Other theft72
Public order66

school Local Schools

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Cockington Primary School

Inadequate0.5 km
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Upton St James CofE Primary School

Good92 pupils0.6 km
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Torre Church of England Academy

Good339 pupils0.8 km
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Ellacombe Church of England Academy

Good399 pupils0.9 km
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Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School

Good144 pupils1.0 km
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Torquay Academy

Good1406 pupils1.1 km
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Torquay Girls Grammar School

Outstanding990 pupils1.2 km
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The Spires College

Good1109 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • DT's0.2 km
  • Fox And Firkin0.1 km
  • Freedom 350.3 km
  • The Sportys Bar0.3 km
  • Torquay Bowling Club0.6 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

44 nearby
  • John Shambrook Butchers1.0 km
  • Xtreme Vapour0.1 km
  • Fish for All0.2 km
  • Buzz Bingo0.7 km
  • Carters (Torre Stores)0.1 km
  • + 39 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

107 nearby
  • 74 Belgravia0.3 km
  • Abbey Court Hotel0.5 km
  • Abbeyfield Hotel0.4 km
  • Abingdon House0.4 km
  • Acorn Lodge Hotel0.3 km
  • + 102 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • @Cafedelmar0.7 km
  • Cantina0.8 km
  • Central Caffe0.1 km
  • Chelston Grill0.7 km
  • Fredericks0.2 km
  • + 39 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Cobleys0.2 km
  • Happy Chef0.2 km
  • Kebab Revolution0.2 km
  • Sino Wok0.2 km
  • Tans Garden Grill0.2 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Devon Fresh Mart1.0 km
  • The Co-Operative Foodstore1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Torre0.6 km
  • Torquay1.1 km
  • Paignton4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • East Street0.1 km
  • Torre Shops0.1 km
  • Torre Village0.2 km
  • Barton Road0.2 km
  • Teignmouth Road0.2 km