Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

TOR PARK ROAD, TQ2 5BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOR PARK ROAD, TQ2 5BQ.

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Population

335

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 33,700 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TQ2 5BQ 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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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. TQ2 5BQ's 53% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 77.3% year-on-year.

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

TQ2 5BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tor Park Road, 0.3km from Torre in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Tormohun ward and the Torbay constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 107 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £263k, up 77.3% year-on-year. 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 5BQ are sourced from Output Area E00077090 (shared with 14 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 5BQ. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 150,000

9 sales · Mean £ 146,944

Semi-Detached

£ 448,750

6 sales · Mean £ 457,916

Detached

£ 365,000

1 sales · Mean £ 365,000

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

Crime around TQ2 5BQ is above average at 107 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 offences318
Anti-social behaviour101
Criminal damage and arson52
Public order45
Other theft44

school Local Schools

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Cockington Primary School

Inadequate0.4 km
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Torre Church of England Academy

Good339 pupils0.6 km
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Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School

Good144 pupils0.6 km
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Upton St James CofE Primary School

Good92 pupils0.7 km
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Torquay Girls Grammar School

Outstanding990 pupils0.9 km
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Torquay Academy

Good1406 pupils1.0 km
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Torquay Boys' Grammar School

Good1087 pupils1.1 km
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Ellacombe Church of England Academy

Good399 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Londis0.6 km
  • Torre Abbey Cafe0.9 km
  • Fish for All0.4 km
  • Buzz Bingo1.0 km
  • Carters (Torre Stores)0.4 km
  • + 21 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

101 nearby
  • Derwent Hotel0.5 km
  • Belgrave Sands1.0 km
  • Ascot House Hotel0.6 km
  • Bentley Lodge0.0 km
  • Briar Fields Hotel0.3 km
  • + 96 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • Community Cafe0.9 km
  • The Munch Mill0.6 km
  • Cottage Cafe0.9 km
  • Extreme Chocolate0.6 km
  • Galaxy TQ0.6 km
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Foodstore1.0 km
  • Devon Fresh Mart0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Dragon King1.0 km
  • Greenies Fish & Chips0.7 km
  • Licensed To Eat1.0 km
  • Shun Da0.6 km
  • Belgrave Tandoori0.4 km
  • + 16 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Central Bistro0.6 km
  • Tor Hill Masonic Catering0.8 km
  • DT's0.4 km
  • Fox And Firkin0.4 km
  • Freedom 350.5 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Torre0.3 km
  • Torquay1.2 km
  • Paignton4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Haddon Lees0.0 km
  • Cherry Hayes0.0 km
  • Torre Village0.1 km
  • Avenue Road0.1 km
  • Torre Station Newton Rd0.2 km