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.
NEWTON ROAD, TQ2 5DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWTON ROAD, TQ2 5DB.
291
49
£ 37,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Torre Church of England Academy
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Cockington Primary School
Upton St James CofE Primary School
Torquay Academy
Torquay Girls Grammar School
Torquay Boys' Grammar School
Ellacombe Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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, 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
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
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
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
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