TQ2 8HE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Coombe Lane, 0.0km from Combe Pafford in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Barton with Watcombe ward and the Torbay constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k. 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 8HE are sourced from Output Area E00077142 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COOMBE LANE, TQ2 8HE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COOMBE LANE, TQ2 8HE.
397
39
£ 38,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ2 8HE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
TQ2 8HE is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ2 8HE. The average age is 38.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 195,000
1 sales · Mean £ 195,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TQ2 8HE has low crime rates — 43 incidents 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
St Cuthbert Mayne School
St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay
Barton Hill Academy
St Margaret's Academy
Combe Pafford School
Homelands Primary School
The Burton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Carters (Hele Stores)0.7 km
- Crusty Loaf0.8 km
- Turning Heads - Changing Perceptions & Lives0.9 km
- Silwal's Kitchen0.3 km
- Cafe Babbs0.8 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- King Of The Grill0.8 km
- Shun Lee0.7 km
- Woks Cook In0.8 km
- Paul's Plaice Fish And Chips0.8 km
- Marples0.9 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Babbacombe Model Village1.0 km
- Bygones Museum & Coffee Shop1.0 km
- Garden Retreat0.8 km
- Coffee House0.8 km
- Driftwood Cafe0.8 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- The Co-operative Food0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Dolphin Inn0.8 km
- Acorn Centre0.5 km
- The Artful Dodger Public House0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Torre2.1 km
- Torquay3.2 km
- Paignton6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Haldon House0.2 km
- Teignmouth Road0.2 km
- Park Road0.2 km
- Pavor Road0.3 km
- Medway Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ28HE · Data under Open Government Licence