Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

TQ2 5DA House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

167

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 33,700 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TQ2 5DA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

TQ2 5DA has a significant social housing presence — 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 42-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

TQ2 5DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Torre in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Tormohun ward and the Torbay constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TQ2 5DA is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 5DA are sourced from Output Area E00165890 (shared with 8 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 5DA. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.8%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed6.6%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 1%
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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 around TQ2 5DA is above average at 90 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 offences259
Anti-social behaviour70
Criminal damage and arson39
Public order37
Other theft32

school Local Schools

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Torre Church of England Academy

Good339 pupils0.4 km
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Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School

Good144 pupils0.5 km
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Cockington Primary School

Inadequate0.6 km
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Torquay Girls Grammar School

Outstanding990 pupils0.7 km
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Upton St James CofE Primary School

Good92 pupils0.8 km
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Torquay Academy

Good1406 pupils0.8 km
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Torquay Boys' Grammar School

Good1087 pupils0.9 km
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Sherwell Valley Primary School

Good704 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Londis0.7 km
  • Fish for All0.6 km
  • Carters (Torre Stores)0.5 km
  • Oriental Hut1.0 km
  • Sushi Bar0.9 km
  • + 16 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

86 nearby
  • Derwent Hotel0.4 km
  • Ascot House Hotel0.8 km
  • Bentley Lodge0.2 km
  • Briar Fields Hotel0.5 km
  • Burleigh House Hotel0.1 km
  • + 81 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Community Cafe0.7 km
  • The Munch Mill0.7 km
  • Extreme Chocolate0.7 km
  • Galaxy TQ0.7 km
  • Genos0.5 km
  • + 16 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Greenies Fish & Chips0.7 km
  • Jade Garden Take Away0.9 km
  • Shun Da0.7 km
  • Belgrave Tandoori0.6 km
  • Pappas Takeaway0.7 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Central Bistro0.8 km
  • Tor Hill Masonic Catering0.9 km
  • DT's0.6 km
  • Fox And Firkin0.6 km
  • Freedom 350.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Best One0.9 km
  • Devon Fresh Mart0.7 km
  • Asda0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Torre0.1 km
  • Torquay1.3 km
  • Paignton4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Torre Station Newton Rd0.0 km
  • Torre Station Newton Rd0.1 km
  • Torre Railway Station0.1 km
  • Torre Rail Station0.1 km
  • Torre Rail Station0.1 km