Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

HALSTEADS ROAD, TQ2 8HB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HALSTEADS ROAD, TQ2 8HB.

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Population

274

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TQ2 8HB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

With 37% social renting, TQ2 8HB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

TQ2 8HB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Halsteads Road, 0.2km from Coombe Pafford in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Barton with Watcombe ward and the Torbay constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TQ2 8HB is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £173k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ2 8HB are sourced from Output Area E00077137 (shared with 6 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 8HB. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 170,500

1 sales · Mean £ 170,500

Semi-Detached

£ 177,000

1 sales · Mean £ 177,000

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

Crime around TQ2 8HB is moderate at 54 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 offences185
Anti-social behaviour47
Criminal damage and arson35
Other theft20
Drugs16

school Local Schools

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Barton Hill Academy

Good664 pupils0.5 km
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Combe Pafford School

Good266 pupils0.6 km
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Watcombe Primary School

Good225 pupils0.6 km
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St Cuthbert Mayne School

Good955 pupils0.7 km
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The Burton Academy

Requires Improvement37 pupils0.7 km
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Mayfield School

Good264 pupils0.8 km
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St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School

Good310 pupils0.8 km
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Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay

Good71 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Carters (Hele Stores)0.8 km
  • Crusty Loaf0.5 km
  • Gilletts of Callington0.5 km
  • Silwal's Kitchen0.2 km
  • E and M Stores0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • King Of The Grill0.8 km
  • Shun Lee0.8 km
  • Woks Cook In0.5 km
  • Lucky Chef0.2 km
  • Paul's Plaice Fish And Chips0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Acorn Centre0.3 km
  • The Artful Dodger Public House0.5 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Busy Lizzy's0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Torre2.3 km
  • Torquay3.4 km
  • Newton Abbot6.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Halsteads Rd0.0 km
  • Halsteads Rd0.0 km
  • 76A Fore Street0.1 km
  • Halsteads Road0.1 km
  • Halsteads Road0.2 km