TQ2 8HW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.3km from Barton in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Barton with Watcombe ward and the Torbay constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ2 8HW are sourced from Output Area E00181160 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TQ2 8HW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TQ2 8HW.
147
50
£ 45,300 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ2 8HW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TQ2 8HW spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ2 8HW. The average age is 49.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TQ2 8HW has low crime rates — 37 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
Barton Hill Academy
The Burton Academy
Watcombe Primary School
Combe Pafford School
St Cuthbert Mayne School
Mayfield School
St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Torquay Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- E and M Stores0.7 km
- Londis Watcombe Post Office0.8 km
- Gilletts of Callington1.0 km
- J&J Wilson Supermarket0.9 km
- Silwal's Kitchen0.7 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Watcombe Chippy0.6 km
- Lucky Chef0.7 km
- Paul's Plaice Fish And Chips0.0 km
- King Of The Grill0.7 km
- Shun Lee0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Acorn Centre0.3 km
- The Artful Dodger Public House0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Barton Hall Activity Centre1.0 km
- Busy Lizzy's0.6 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.0 km
- The Co-operative Food0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Torre2.2 km
- Torquay3.4 km
- Newton Abbot6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Barton Hill Shops0.1 km
- Barton Hill Shops0.1 km
- Beechfield Place0.1 km
- Happaway Road0.1 km
- Beechfield Place0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ28HW · Data under Open Government Licence