Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

FLEET STREET, TQ2 5DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FLEET STREET, TQ2 5DW.

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Population

387

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 33,700 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TQ2 5DW 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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1/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

72% of homes in TQ2 5DW are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

TQ2 5DW is an up-and-coming urban area on Fleet Street, 0.6km from Torquay in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Tormohun ward and the Torbay constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 72% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (184 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £122k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 5DW are sourced from Output Area E00077084 (shared with 69 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 5DW. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.7%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 125,000

15 sales · Mean £ 147,666

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

Crime rates near TQ2 5DW are high at 184 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 offences377
Anti-social behaviour174
Shoplifting137
Criminal damage and arson76
Other theft60

school Local Schools

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Ellacombe Church of England Academy

Good399 pupils0.9 km
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Warberry CofE Academy

Good465 pupils1.0 km
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Upton St James CofE Primary School

Good92 pupils1.3 km
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Cockington Primary School

Inadequate1.3 km
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All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School

Good193 pupils1.3 km
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The Spires College

Good1109 pupils1.4 km
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Ilsham Church of England Academy

Good179 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

75 nearby
  • 74 Belgravia1.0 km
  • Ashfield Guest House0.9 km
  • Ashurst Lodge Guest House1.0 km
  • Beverley Hotel0.9 km
  • Carlton Hotel1.0 km
  • + 70 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • Freedom 351.0 km
  • Torquay Bowling Club0.7 km
  • Torquay Lawn Tennis Club0.7 km
  • Seamus O'Donnells0.5 km
  • The Quay Nightclub0.5 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

77 nearby
  • Cantina0.9 km
  • East in the West0.5 km
  • Amici0.5 km
  • Bianco's Restaurant0.4 km
  • China Tang0.5 km
  • + 72 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Co-op Torquay0.4 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Christies0.7 km
  • Food0.5 km
  • Jia Wang1.0 km
  • The Great British Fish & Chip Shop0.5 km
  • Waffle Away0.8 km
  • + 21 more
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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • Baker Maker0.1 km
  • DJD's Fresh Fruits0.4 km
  • Itsa Boba0.8 km
  • No 40.3 km
  • Poundstretcher0.4 km
  • + 38 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Torquay1.3 km
  • Torre1.7 km
  • Paignton4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Tesco0.0 km
  • Tesco0.0 km
  • Fleet Street0.1 km
  • Fleet Street Roundabout0.1 km
  • Fleet Street 60.1 km