Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

OLD PAIGNTON ROAD, TQ2 6UY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD PAIGNTON ROAD, TQ2 6UY.

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Population

238

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 46,500 /yr

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Employed

37%

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.

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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

TQ2 6UY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £377k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £377k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

TQ2 6UY is a sought-after residential area on Old Paignton Road, 0.4km from Kinghurst in Paignton. Administratively it sits within Cockington with Chelston ward and the Torbay constituency.

For serious buyers, TQ2 6UY is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 54 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 89% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £377k. 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 6UY are sourced from Output Area E00076854 (shared with 13 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 6UY. The average age is 54.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.9%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 25%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 377,500

2 sales · Mean £ 377,500

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

TQ2 6UY has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences18
Other theft7
Vehicle crime6
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Preston Primary School

Good325 pupils0.0 km
A

The Brunel Academy

Requires Improvement47 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • M & S News0.9 km
  • Preston Post Office0.9 km
  • Spar0.8 km
  • Lucky's Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Shell Riviera Garage0.7 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Yew Tree House0.6 km
  • Capri Guest House0.8 km
  • Charterhouse0.8 km
  • Livermead Cliff Hotel0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Tandoori Nights1.0 km
  • The Bright Bean1.0 km
  • The Coffee Lounge Paignton0.8 km
  • Garden Cafe0.9 km
  • The Four Seasons Cafe0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Londis0.7 km
  • Preston Sands Store1.0 km
  • The Co-Operative Foodstore0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • London Fryer0.9 km
  • Wok's Kitchen0.8 km
  • The Happy Plaice0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Scoopz Dessert Parlour Ltd0.9 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Drum Inn0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Torquay1.2 km
  • Torre2.1 km
  • Paignton2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Purbeck Avenue0.1 km
  • Old Paignton Road0.1 km
  • Manscombe Road0.2 km
  • Broadpark Road0.2 km
  • Pentridge Avenue0.2 km