TQ2 5DE 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 5DE 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 105 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £210k.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ2 5DE are sourced from Output Area E00077102 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEWTON ROAD, TQ2 5DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWTON ROAD, TQ2 5DE.
291
49
£ 37,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ2 5DE 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 5DE'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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ2 5DE. 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
£ 210,000
1 sales · Mean £ 210,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TQ2 5DE is above average at 105 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
Torquay Girls Grammar School
Cockington Primary School
Torquay Academy
Upton St James CofE Primary School
Torquay Boys' Grammar School
Sherwell Valley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Londis0.8 km
- Itsa Boba1.0 km
- Xtreme Vapour0.7 km
- Fish for All0.7 km
- Carters (Torre Stores)0.6 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
85 nearby- Derwent Hotel0.3 km
- Seascape Hotel0.9 km
- Templestowe Hotel1.0 km
- 74 Belgravia0.8 km
- Abbey Court Hotel0.9 km
- + 80 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Community Cafe0.7 km
- The Munch Mill0.8 km
- @Cafedelmar0.8 km
- Central Caffe0.6 km
- Chelston Grill0.8 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Greenies Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Jade Garden Take Away0.8 km
- Shun Da0.8 km
- Cobleys0.7 km
- Happy Chef0.7 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Central Bistro0.9 km
- DT's0.6 km
- Fox And Firkin0.6 km
- Freedom 350.8 km
- The Sportys Bar0.7 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Devon Fresh Mart0.7 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 Railway Station0.0 km
- Torre Rail Station0.0 km
- Torre Rail Station0.0 km
- Torre Station Newton Rd0.1 km
- Torre Station Newton Rd0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ25DE · Data under Open Government Licence