Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

ROUGEMONT AVENUE, TQ2 7JR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROUGEMONT AVENUE, TQ2 7JR.

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Population

322

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 45,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

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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1/10
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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TQ2 7JR — age 48, 83% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (48) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

TQ2 7JR is a mixed residential area on Rougemont Avenue, 0.7km from Edginswell in Paignton. Administratively it sits within Shiphay ward and the Torbay constituency.

For families considering a move, TQ2 7JR represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £217k.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ2 7JR are sourced from Output Area E00077066 (shared with 7 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 7JR. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.2%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 217,500

1 sales · Mean £ 217,500

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

Crime around TQ2 7JR is moderate at 70 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 offences102
Anti-social behaviour24
Other theft18
Public order17
Criminal damage and arson15

school Local Schools

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Shiphay Learning Academy

Requires Improvement469 pupils0.7 km
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Torquay Girls Grammar School

Outstanding990 pupils1.0 km
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Torquay Boys' Grammar School

Good1087 pupils1.0 km
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Sherwell Valley Primary School

Good704 pupils1.2 km
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The Burton Academy

Requires Improvement37 pupils1.3 km
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Torquay Academy

Good1406 pupils1.3 km
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Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School

Good144 pupils1.3 km
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Barton Hill Academy

Good664 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.6 km
  • Londis0.6 km
  • Your Local - Shiphay0.6 km
  • Budgens Torquay0.8 km
  • Hele Cross Service Station Ltd0.9 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Old Engine House0.4 km
  • The Devon Dumpling0.8 km
  • The Wighton0.4 km
  • Willow Tree0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Dunelm Soft Furnishings Ltd0.9 km
  • Teaspoons Cafe0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • McDonalds0.9 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Asda1.0 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Hings0.6 km
  • Oh My Grill0.6 km
  • Crusoes Fish Bar0.6 km
  • The Shippy Chippy0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Torre1.7 km
  • Torquay2.9 km
  • Paignton5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Newton Road0.1 km
  • Browns Bridge0.1 km
  • Torbay Hospital Annexe0.2 km
  • Browns Bridge0.2 km
  • Scotts Bridge0.3 km