TQ2 5DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Torquay in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Tormohun ward and the Torbay constituency.
For families considering a move, TQ2 5DG represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 5DG are sourced from Output Area E00077111 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TQ2 5DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TQ2 5DG.
395
53
£ 33,700 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ2 5DG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates TQ2 5DG — age 53, 67% ownership, 30% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (53) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ2 5DG. The average age is 53.1. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TQ2 5DG is moderate at 83 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cockington Primary School
Ellacombe Church of England Academy
Upton St James CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- DT's0.8 km
- Fox And Firkin0.9 km
- Freedom 350.6 km
- The Sportys Bar0.7 km
- Torquay Bowling Club0.3 km
- + 16 more
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- John Shambrook Butchers0.6 km
- Xtreme Vapour0.9 km
- Fish for All0.7 km
- Buzz Bingo0.7 km
- Carters (Torre Stores)0.9 km
- + 44 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
98 nearby- 74 Belgravia0.6 km
- Abbey Court Hotel0.5 km
- Abbeyfield Hotel0.6 km
- Abingdon House0.9 km
- Acorn Lodge Hotel0.7 km
- + 93 more
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- @Cafedelmar0.8 km
- Cantina0.2 km
- Central Caffe0.9 km
- Chelston Grill0.8 km
- Corbyn Head Beach Cafe1.0 km
- + 57 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Cobleys0.7 km
- Happy Chef0.7 km
- Kebab Revolution0.7 km
- Sino Wok0.9 km
- Tans Garden Grill0.7 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- The Co-Operative Foodstore0.6 km
- Iceland0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Torquay0.5 km
- Torre1.3 km
- Paignton3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Torre Abbey Sands0.0 km
- Torre Abbey Meadows0.1 km
- Kistor Hotel0.2 km
- English Riviera Centre0.2 km
- Riviera Centre0.3 km
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