Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

NEWTON ROAD, TQ2 5DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWTON ROAD, TQ2 5DB.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 37,400 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TQ2 5DB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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3/10
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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. TQ2 5DB's 68% ownership and 49-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 47.4% year-on-year.

home £193,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TQ2 5DB is a mixed residential area on Newton Road, 0.5km from Torre in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Tormohun ward and the Torbay constituency.

For families considering a move, TQ2 5DB represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £193k, up 47.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ2 5DB are sourced from Output Area E00077102 (shared with 13 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 5DB. The average age is 48.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 28%
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

Detached

£ 230,000

3 sales · Mean £ 208,250

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

Crime around TQ2 5DB is above average at 93 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 offences281
Anti-social behaviour73
Criminal damage and arson43
Public order42
Other theft35

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 pupils0.6 km
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Cockington Primary School

Inadequate0.6 km
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Upton St James CofE Primary School

Good92 pupils0.6 km
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Torquay Academy

Good1406 pupils0.8 km
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Torquay Girls Grammar School

Outstanding990 pupils0.8 km
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Torquay Boys' Grammar School

Good1087 pupils1.0 km
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Ellacombe Church of England Academy

Good399 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Londis0.7 km
  • Fish for All0.6 km
  • Carters (Torre Stores)0.4 km
  • Oriental Hut0.9 km
  • Sushi Bar0.8 km
  • + 18 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

92 nearby
  • Derwent Hotel0.5 km
  • Ascot House Hotel0.8 km
  • Bentley Lodge0.2 km
  • Briar Fields Hotel0.5 km
  • Burleigh House Hotel0.0 km
  • + 87 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Community Cafe0.8 km
  • The Munch Mill0.8 km
  • Cottage Cafe0.9 km
  • Extreme Chocolate0.7 km
  • Galaxy TQ0.7 km
  • + 18 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Greenies Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • Jade Garden Take Away1.0 km
  • Shun Da0.8 km
  • Belgrave Tandoori0.6 km
  • Pappas Takeaway0.6 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Central Bistro0.7 km
  • Tor Hill Masonic Catering0.9 km
  • DT's0.5 km
  • Fox And Firkin0.5 km
  • Freedom 350.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Best One1.0 km
  • Devon Fresh Mart0.8 km
  • Asda0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Torre Station Newton Rd0.0 km
  • Torre Station Newton Rd0.1 km
  • Barton Road0.2 km
  • Torre Railway Station0.2 km
  • Cherry Hayes0.2 km