Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

TQ2 5DD House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 5DD 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 5DD'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.

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

TQ2 5DD is a mixed residential area located 0.6km from Torre in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Tormohun ward and the Torbay constituency.

For families considering a move, TQ2 5DD 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 is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ2 5DD 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 5DD. 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.

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

Crime around TQ2 5DD is moderate at 67 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 offences138
Anti-social behaviour48
Criminal damage and arson28
Other theft26
Public order10

school Local Schools

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Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School

Good144 pupils0.3 km
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Torre Church of England Academy

Good339 pupils0.4 km
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Torquay Girls Grammar School

Outstanding990 pupils0.6 km
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Cockington Primary School

Inadequate0.7 km
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Torquay Boys' Grammar School

Good1087 pupils0.8 km
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Torquay Academy

Good1406 pupils0.8 km
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Upton St James CofE Primary School

Good92 pupils0.9 km
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Sherwell Valley Primary School

Good704 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Londis0.8 km
  • Xtreme Vapour0.7 km
  • Fish for All0.8 km
  • Carters (Torre Stores)0.6 km
  • The Patchwork House Womens Centre CIC0.9 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

83 nearby
  • Derwent Hotel0.3 km
  • Seascape Hotel1.0 km
  • 74 Belgravia0.8 km
  • Abbey Court Hotel1.0 km
  • Abbeyfield Hotel0.8 km
  • + 78 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Community Cafe0.6 km
  • The Munch Mill0.8 km
  • @Cafedelmar0.8 km
  • Central Caffe0.6 km
  • Chelston Grill0.8 km
  • + 12 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Greenies Fish & Chips0.6 km
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • Jade Garden Take Away0.8 km
  • Shun Da0.8 km
  • Cobleys0.8 km
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Central Bistro0.9 km
  • DT's0.7 km
  • Fox And Firkin0.7 km
  • Freedom 350.8 km
  • The Sportys Bar0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Devon Fresh Mart0.6 km
  • Best One0.8 km
  • Asda0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Torre0.1 km
  • Torquay1.4 km
  • Paignton4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Torre Rail Station0.1 km
  • Torre Rail Station0.1 km
  • Torre Railway Station0.1 km
  • Torre Station Newton Rd0.2 km
  • Torre Station Newton Rd0.2 km