Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

BURLEIGH ROAD, TQ2 6JX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURLEIGH ROAD, TQ2 6JX.

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

330

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 46,500 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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10/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

TQ2 6JX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £323k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

TQ2 6JX is a safe, established residential area on Burleigh Road, 0.3km from Shiphay in Paignton. Administratively it sits within Shiphay ward and the Torbay constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TQ2, TQ2 6JX offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £323k.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ2 6JX are sourced from Output Area E00076838 (shared with 5 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 6JX. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 380,000

5 sales · Mean £ 347,500

Terraced

£ 222,500

4 sales · Mean £ 220,000

Semi-Detached

£ 262,500

2 sales · Mean £ 262,500

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

TQ2 6JX has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences43
Shoplifting21
Criminal damage and arson9
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Sherwell Valley Primary School

Good704 pupils0.3 km
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Shiphay Learning Academy

Requires Improvement469 pupils0.4 km
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Torquay Boys' Grammar School

Good1087 pupils0.5 km
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Torquay Girls Grammar School

Outstanding990 pupils0.8 km
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Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School

Good144 pupils0.9 km
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Torre Church of England Academy

Good339 pupils1.4 km
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Torquay Academy

Good1406 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Londis0.5 km
  • Your Local - Shiphay0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Devon Dumpling0.3 km
  • The Wighton1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Community Cafe0.7 km
  • Teaspoons Cafe0.6 km
  • Hong's Takeaway1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Hings0.5 km
  • Jade Garden Take Away0.5 km
  • The Shippy Chippy0.5 km
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Best One0.5 km
  • Lidl0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Torre1.3 km
  • Torquay2.2 km
  • Paignton4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Marldon Rd 420.1 km
  • Marldon Road0.1 km
  • Dart Avenue0.1 km
  • Dart Avenue0.2 km
  • Sherwell Valley Primary School0.2 km