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.
ROUGEMONT AVENUE, TQ2 7JR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROUGEMONT AVENUE, TQ2 7JR.
322
48
£ 45,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Shiphay Learning Academy
Torquay Girls Grammar School
Torquay Boys' Grammar School
Sherwell Valley Primary School
The Burton Academy
Torquay Academy
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Barton Hill Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Old Engine House0.4 km
- The Devon Dumpling0.8 km
- The Wighton0.4 km
- Willow Tree0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Dunelm Soft Furnishings Ltd0.9 km
- Teaspoons Cafe0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- McDonalds0.9 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Asda1.0 km
- Lidl0.8 km
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
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: TQ27JR · Data under Open Government Licence