Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

TQ2 5DG House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

395

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 33,700 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British81.0%
Asian / British Asian14.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 24%
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 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.

Anti-social behaviour69
Violence and sexual offences54
Criminal damage and arson29
Public order13
Other theft11

school Local Schools

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Cockington Primary School

Inadequate0.8 km
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Ellacombe Church of England Academy

Good399 pupils1.3 km
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Upton St James CofE Primary School

Good92 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

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

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
fastfood

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
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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