Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

WALNUT ROAD, TQ2 5JY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALNUT ROAD, TQ2 5JY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

324

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 46,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TQ2 5JY 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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2/10
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1/10
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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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10/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

TQ2 5JY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

TQ2 5JY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Walnut Road, 0.4km from Wellswood in Paignton. Administratively it sits within Cockington with Chelston ward and the Torbay constituency.

TQ2 5JY is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ2 5JY are sourced from Output Area E00076852 (shared with 19 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 5JY. The average age is 52.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.3%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 31%
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.

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

Crime around TQ2 5JY is above average at 97 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 offences146
Anti-social behaviour112
Criminal damage and arson44
Other theft26
Burglary24

school Local Schools

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Cockington Primary School

Inadequate0.4 km
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Upton St James CofE Primary School

Good92 pupils1.2 km
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Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School

Good144 pupils1.3 km
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Torre Church of England Academy

Good339 pupils1.3 km
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Ellacombe Church of England Academy

Good399 pupils1.4 km
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Preston Primary School

Good325 pupils1.5 km
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Torquay Girls Grammar School

Outstanding990 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Londis0.4 km
  • Torre Abbey Cafe0.1 km
  • Fish for All0.5 km
  • Buzz Bingo0.8 km
  • Carters (Torre Stores)0.7 km
  • + 23 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • The Munch Mill0.3 km
  • Las Iguanas0.6 km
  • On The Rocks0.6 km
  • Cottage Cafe0.9 km
  • Extreme Chocolate0.8 km
  • + 36 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Foodstore0.4 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Devon Fresh Mart0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Dragon King0.4 km
  • Greenies Fish & Chips1.0 km
  • Licensed To Eat0.3 km
  • Shun Da0.3 km
  • Belgrave Tandoori0.5 km
  • + 18 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

109 nearby
  • Belgrave Sands0.5 km
  • Charterhouse0.9 km
  • Ascot House Hotel0.6 km
  • Bentley Lodge0.8 km
  • Brampton Court Residence0.7 km
  • + 104 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Kings Bowling Club0.7 km
  • Central Bistro0.7 km
  • Torquay Cricket Club0.4 km
  • Twiggys1.0 km
  • Tor Hill Masonic Catering0.7 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Torquay0.4 km
  • Torre1.0 km
  • Paignton3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Torre Abbey0.1 km
  • Abbey Gates0.1 km
  • Torre Valley Playing Fields0.1 km
  • Rousdown Road0.2 km
  • Abbey Court Hotel0.2 km