Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

GOLDEN PARK AVENUE, TQ2 8LS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOLDEN PARK AVENUE, TQ2 8LS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

244

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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9/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

TQ2 8LS is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 85% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 8.7% year-on-year.

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

TQ2 8LS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Golden Park Avenue, 0.7km from Barton in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Barton with Watcombe ward and the Torbay constituency.

For families considering a move, TQ2 8LS represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 57 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £267k, up 8.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ2 8LS are sourced from Output Area E00077147 (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 8LS. The average age is 56.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 210,000

9 sales · Mean £ 225,222

Semi-Detached

£ 270,000

7 sales · Mean £ 256,492

Detached

£ 250,000

1 sales · Mean £ 250,000

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

TQ2 8LS has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences14
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson5
Theft from the person1

school Local Schools

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Watcombe Primary School

Good225 pupils0.8 km
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Combe Pafford School

Good266 pupils1.0 km
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Mayfield School

Good264 pupils1.0 km
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Barton Hill Academy

Good664 pupils1.1 km
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The Burton Academy

Requires Improvement37 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Brunel Manor1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Londis Watcombe Post Office0.6 km
  • Crusty Loaf0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Paul's Plaice Fish And Chips0.8 km
  • Woks Cook In0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Torre3.0 km
  • Torquay4.3 km
  • Newton Abbot5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Swedwell Road0.2 km
  • Padacre Road0.3 km
  • Padacre Road0.3 km
  • Barchington Avenue0.3 km
  • Barchington Avenue0.3 km