Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

SEAWAY LANE, TQ2 6RJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEAWAY LANE, TQ2 6RJ.

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 6RJ 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
workEmployment
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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TQ2 6RJ spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. £420k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

home £420,000 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TQ2 6RJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Seaway Lane, 0.6km from Torquay in Paignton. Administratively it sits within Cockington with Chelston ward and the Torbay constituency.

This is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £420k.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ2 6RJ 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 6RJ. 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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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 360,000

13 sales · Mean £ 403,653

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

TQ2 6RJ has low crime rates — 49 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.

Violence and sexual offences29
Anti-social behaviour21
Shoplifting19
Other theft6
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Cockington Primary School

Inadequate0.9 km
P

Preston Primary School

Good325 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Londis0.9 km
  • Torre Abbey Cafe0.5 km
  • In Bloom Floristry1.0 km
  • The Crusty Loaf Bakery1.0 km
  • Carters Belgrave Stores0.9 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • The Munch Mill0.8 km
  • Las Iguanas0.8 km
  • On The Rocks0.8 km
  • Riviera International Centre0.6 km
  • Pier Point0.9 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Foodstore0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Dragon King0.5 km
  • Licensed To Eat0.5 km
  • Shun Da0.8 km
  • A Farm Pizza0.9 km
  • Crispins Fish & Chips0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

77 nearby
  • Belgrave Sands0.7 km
  • Capri Guest House0.7 km
  • Charterhouse0.4 km
  • Grand Hotel0.1 km
  • Marquis Hotel0.7 km
  • + 72 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Kings Bowling Club0.1 km
  • Torquay Cricket Club0.2 km
  • Freedom 351.0 km
  • Torquay Bowling Club0.8 km
  • Torquay Lawn Tennis Club0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Torquay0.2 km
  • Torre1.5 km
  • Paignton3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Corbyns Head0.0 km
  • Grand Hotel0.1 km
  • Hennapyn Road0.1 km
  • Grand Hotel0.1 km
  • Torquay Railway Station0.1 km