Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

BRIDGE ROAD, TQ2 5AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGE ROAD, TQ2 5AX.

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Population

395

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 33,700 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TQ2 5AX 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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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

TQ2 5AX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 67% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £137k.

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

TQ2 5AX is an up-and-coming urban area on Bridge Road, 0.2km from Wellswood in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Tormohun ward and the Torbay constituency.

For families considering a move, TQ2 5AX represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are high (168 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £137k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 5AX are sourced from Output Area E00077111 (shared with 17 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 5AX. The average age is 53.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.0%
Asian / British Asian14.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 137,000

1 sales · Mean £ 137,000

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

Crime rates near TQ2 5AX are high at 168 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 offences394
Anti-social behaviour179
Criminal damage and arson69
Public order60
Drugs56

school Local Schools

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Cockington Primary School

Inadequate0.3 km
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Upton St James CofE Primary School

Good92 pupils0.9 km
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Torre Church of England Academy

Good339 pupils1.1 km
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Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School

Good144 pupils1.1 km
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Ellacombe Church of England Academy

Good399 pupils1.1 km
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Torquay Girls Grammar School

Outstanding990 pupils1.4 km
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Torquay Academy

Good1406 pupils1.5 km
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Torquay Boys' Grammar School

Good1087 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Londis0.4 km
  • Torre Abbey Cafe0.4 km
  • Fish for All0.2 km
  • Buzz Bingo0.7 km
  • Carters (Torre Stores)0.4 km
  • + 37 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

111 nearby
  • Derwent Hotel0.9 km
  • Belgrave Sands0.5 km
  • Ascot House Hotel0.3 km
  • Bentley Lodge0.5 km
  • Brampton Court Residence0.7 km
  • + 106 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

46 nearby
  • The Munch Mill0.4 km
  • Las Iguanas0.7 km
  • On The Rocks0.7 km
  • Cottage Cafe0.7 km
  • Extreme Chocolate0.5 km
  • + 41 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Foodstore0.6 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Devon Fresh Mart0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Dragon King0.6 km
  • Greenies Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • Licensed To Eat0.6 km
  • Shun Da0.4 km
  • Belgrave Tandoori0.2 km
  • + 21 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Central Bistro0.5 km
  • Old Skools Cafe and Bar0.9 km
  • Within Temptation0.9 km
  • Torquay Cricket Club0.7 km
  • Twiggys0.9 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Torquay0.7 km
  • Torre0.7 km
  • Paignton4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Falkland Road0.1 km
  • Bamlyde Road0.1 km
  • Bamlyde Road0.1 km
  • Abbey Court Hotel0.1 km
  • Belgrave Rd Bull & Bush0.1 km