Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

EDGELEY ROAD, TQ2 8ND House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDGELEY ROAD, TQ2 8ND.

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Population

320

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TQ2 8ND 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.

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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TQ2 8ND spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

TQ2 8ND is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Edgeley Road, 0.4km from Coombe Pafford in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Barton with Watcombe ward and the Torbay constituency.

For families considering a move, TQ2 8ND represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £295k. 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 8ND are sourced from Output Area E00077135 (shared with 17 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 8ND. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 260,000

2 sales · Mean £ 260,000

Detached

£ 385,000

1 sales · Mean £ 385,000

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

TQ2 8ND has low crime rates — 47 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.

Violence and sexual offences127
Anti-social behaviour36
Criminal damage and arson22
Drugs14
Public order13

school Local Schools

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Barton Hill Academy

Good664 pupils0.4 km
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The Burton Academy

Requires Improvement37 pupils0.6 km
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Watcombe Primary School

Good225 pupils0.6 km
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Combe Pafford School

Good266 pupils0.7 km
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St Cuthbert Mayne School

Good955 pupils0.9 km
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Mayfield School

Good264 pupils0.9 km
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St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School

Good310 pupils1.1 km
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Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay

Good71 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • E and M Stores0.4 km
  • Londis Watcombe Post Office0.6 km
  • Gilletts of Callington0.8 km
  • Silwal's Kitchen0.4 km
  • Carters (Hele Stores)0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Watcombe Chippy0.4 km
  • Lucky Chef0.4 km
  • Paul's Plaice Fish And Chips0.2 km
  • King Of The Grill0.8 km
  • Shun Lee0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Acorn Centre0.3 km
  • The Artful Dodger Public House0.7 km
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Supermarkets

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

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Busy Lizzy's0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Torre2.3 km
  • Torquay3.5 km
  • Newton Abbot6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Fore Street0.1 km
  • Fore Street0.1 km
  • Church Road0.2 km
  • Church Road0.2 km
  • Halsteads Road0.2 km