TQ2 6QT is a sought-after residential area on Cockington Lane, 0.3km from Livermead in Paignton. Administratively it sits within Cockington with Chelston ward and the Torbay constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in TQ2, TQ2 6QT offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. An established, mature community with an average age of 58 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 82% 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £212k, down 7.6% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ2 6QT are sourced from Output Area E00076856 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COCKINGTON LANE, TQ2 6QT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COCKINGTON LANE, TQ2 6QT.
333
58
£ 46,500 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
TQ2 6QT is a settled retirement community — average age 58, 82% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 7.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ2 6QT. The average age is 57.6. 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 & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 217,500
8 sales · Mean £ 216,125
Detached
£ 575,000
1 sales · Mean £ 575,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TQ2 6QT has low crime rates — 33 incidents 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
Preston Primary School
Cockington Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-Operative Foodstore0.7 km
- The Co-Operative Foodstore0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Dragon King0.7 km
- Licensed To Eat0.7 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- John Shambrook Butchers0.7 km
- Torre Abbey Cafe0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Chelston Manor0.7 km
- Gainsboro0.7 km
- Livermead Cliff Hotel0.3 km
- Parks Hotel0.9 km
- Elmington Hotel0.5 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Cantina0.9 km
- Corbyn Head Beach Cafe0.2 km
- Mr. Cook's Steak and Grill House0.9 km
- The Blue Walnut Cafe0.7 km
- Rowcroft House Foundation Ltd0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Kings Bowling Club0.3 km
- Torquay Cricket Club0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Torquay0.5 km
- Torre1.8 km
- Paignton2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Underhill0.0 km
- Underhill Road0.0 km
- Railway Bridge0.1 km
- Livermead House Hotel0.1 km
- Livermead Cliff0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ26QT · Data under Open Government Licence