TQ2 8QS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Swedwell Road, 0.6km from Barton in Torquay. Administratively it sits within Barton with Watcombe ward and the Torbay constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in TQ2, TQ2 8QS offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An established, mature community with an average age of 62 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 96% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ2 8QS are sourced from Output Area E00077126 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SWEDWELL ROAD, TQ2 8QS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWEDWELL ROAD, TQ2 8QS.
222
62
£ 38,900 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
TQ2 8QS is a settled retirement community — average age 62, 96% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £325k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ2 8QS. The average age is 62.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 325,000
3 sales · Mean £ 302,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TQ2 8QS has low crime rates — 24 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
Watcombe Primary School
Combe Pafford School
Mayfield School
Barton Hill Academy
The Burton Academy
St Cuthbert Mayne School
St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Brunel Manor0.9 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- E and M Stores0.8 km
- Londis Watcombe Post Office0.4 km
- Silwal's Kitchen0.8 km
- Crusty Loaf0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Watcombe Chippy0.7 km
- Lucky Chef0.8 km
- Paul's Plaice Fish And Chips0.6 km
- Woks Cook In0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Acorn Centre0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- The Co-operative Food0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Torre2.8 km
- Torquay4.0 km
- Newton Abbot5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Barchington Avenue0.1 km
- Barchington Avenue0.1 km
- Swedwell Road0.2 km
- Moor Lane Close0.2 km
- Peasland Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ28QS · Data under Open Government Licence