TQ2 6AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Chelston in Paignton. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Cockington with Chelston ward and the Torbay constituency.
TQ2 6AZ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ2 6AZ are sourced from Output Area E00076847 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TQ2 6AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TQ2 6AZ.
261
42
£ 46,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ2 6AZ 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
TQ2 6AZ is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. 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 6AZ. The average age is 42.3. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TQ2 6AZ is moderate at 61 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
Cockington Primary School
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Torre Church of England Academy
Upton St James CofE Primary School
Preston Primary School
Torquay Girls Grammar School
Torquay Boys' Grammar School
Ellacombe Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Londis0.2 km
- Itsa Boba1.0 km
- John Shambrook Butchers0.2 km
- Xtreme Vapour0.9 km
- Fish for All0.6 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
107 nearby- Derwent Hotel0.9 km
- Ashley Court Hotel0.9 km
- Belgrave Beefeater & Premier Inn0.7 km
- Hotel Cimon0.9 km
- Lindum Lodge0.9 km
- + 102 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- The Munch Mill0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Evergreen Cafe0.9 km
- Fishionados0.9 km
- Le Bistrot Pierre0.9 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-Operative Foodstore0.2 km
- Devon Fresh Mart0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Dragon King0.2 km
- Greenies Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Licensed To Eat0.2 km
- Shun Da0.2 km
- Pizza Alfresco0.9 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Central Bistro0.9 km
- DT's0.6 km
- Fox And Firkin0.9 km
- Freedom 350.6 km
- The Sportys Bar0.6 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Torquay0.4 km
- Torre0.9 km
- Paignton3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Chelston Hall0.1 km
- Old Mill Road0.1 km
- Old Mill Road0.1 km
- Rousdown Road0.1 km
- Torre Valley Playing Fields0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ26AZ · Data under Open Government Licence