Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

WOODLAND CLOSE, TQ2 7BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODLAND CLOSE, TQ2 7BB.

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Population

353

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 37,400 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TQ2 7BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 61% owner-occupation and average age 40, TQ2 7BB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

TQ2 7BB is a mixed residential area on Woodland Close, 0.2km from Lowe's Bridge in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Tormohun ward and the Torbay constituency.

For families considering a move, TQ2 7BB represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ2 7BB are sourced from Output Area E00077095 (shared with 23 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 7BB. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.7%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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

Crime around TQ2 7BB is moderate at 82 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 offences72
Shoplifting44
Anti-social behaviour26
Criminal damage and arson16
Other theft15

school Local Schools

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Torquay Academy

Good1406 pupils0.3 km
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Torre Church of England Academy

Good339 pupils0.6 km
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Torquay Girls Grammar School

Outstanding990 pupils0.7 km
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The Burton Academy

Requires Improvement37 pupils0.8 km
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Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School

Good144 pupils0.8 km
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Barton Hill Academy

Good664 pupils0.9 km
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Torquay Boys' Grammar School

Good1087 pupils1.0 km
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Upton St James CofE Primary School

Good92 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.9 km
  • Carters (Hele Stores)0.6 km
  • Turning Heads - Changing Perceptions & Lives0.5 km
  • Budgens Torquay0.2 km
  • Hele Cross Service Station Ltd0.3 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Old Engine House0.6 km
  • Barton Cricket Club0.3 km
  • Torquay Squash Centre0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Dunelm Soft Furnishings Ltd0.2 km
  • Busy Lizzy's0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • McDonalds0.2 km
  • Tubers Ltd0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Asda0.3 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • Oh My Grill0.4 km
  • Ellas Mobile Cafe0.8 km
  • King Of The Grill0.6 km
  • Shun Lee0.7 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Silverlands Guesthouse1.0 km
  • Stover Lodge1.0 km
  • Burleigh House Hotel1.0 km
  • Newton House Guest House1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Torre1.0 km
  • Torquay2.3 km
  • Paignton5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Lowes Bridge0.2 km
  • Torquay Community College0.2 km
  • Torquay Academy0.2 km
  • Torquay Community College0.2 km
  • Broomhill Way0.2 km