TQ2 5NU
a mixed residential and non-residential postcode in Torquay
Coordinates
Latitude: 50.4665 / 50°27'59"N
Longitude: -3.5331 / 3°31'58"W
OS Eastings: 291293
OS Northings: 64086
OS Grid: SX912640
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR QV.X3VM
Mapcode Global: FRA 37HT.FF2
Plus Code: 9C2RFF88+HQ
Maidenhead Locator System: IO80fl61
What Three Birds: lapwing.blackcap.wagtail
Marker point and cooordinate accuracy: Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean.
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St Lukes Road, Torquay TQ2 5NU
Summary
TQ2 5NU is a mixed residential and non-residential postcode in Torquay. It was first introduced in January 1980.
The most common council tax bands are A and E.
Residential buildings are typically terraced (including end-terrace) and detached. Domestic properties are mostly flats and houses.
The estimated average residential property price, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, is approximately £513,199.
Residential buildings were typically constructed before 1900.
Domestic properties are predominantly privately rented.
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating is D.
The average commercial rateable value is £30,000. The most common recorded business type is Health Centre.
Torquay is a town, which had a population of 49,094 in the 2011 census.
TQ2 5NU is in the Torquay and Paignton travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Torbay Primary Care Trust.
TQ2 5NU is approximately 33m (108ft) above sea level.
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Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing TQ2 5NU
7b1: Constrained City Dwellers - Constrained Flat Dwellers - Eastern European Communities
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for TQ2 5NU
England C1: a town or city, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
7/10 (High)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
7/10 (High)
Area Retail Diversity Index
4/10 (Low)
Supermarkets near TQ2 5NU include Asda, Co-Operative Food, Farmfoods, Iceland, Lidl, Sainsbury's, Tesco and Waitrose. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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TQ2 5NU at other websites
- Air quality forecast for TQ2 5NU at Smogwatch
- Sunrise and sunset times at TQ2 5NU at The Time and Place
- River levels and flood warnings near TQ2 5NU at River Levels UK
- Listed Buildings near TQ2 5NU at British Listed Buildings
- Food Hygiene Ratings near TQ2 5NU at Hygiene Ratings UK
- Nearest beaches to TQ2 5NU at British Beaches
- Electric vehicle charge points near TQ2 5NU at Plugpoint
- See which government petitions are popular near TQ2 5NU at Repetition.me
- Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) near TQ2 5NU at UPRN Data UK
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of TQ2 5NU are represented at different levels of local, regional and national government by elected representatives. Where known, these are shown here.
This data is updated approximately monthly, and may not necessarily take account of the results of any elections or by-elections held recently.
Unitary Authority
Torbay Borough Council
Ward
Tormohun
Councillors
Nick Pentney (Liberal Democrat)
Mandy Darling (Liberal Democrat)
Cordelia Law (Liberal Democrat)
United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency
Torbay
MP
Kevin Foster (Conservative)
Broadband Internet
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for TQ2 5NU.
- Definitions
- Ultrafast: 300Mbit/s or greater
- Superfast: 30Mbit/s to less than 300Mbit/s
- Universal Service Obligation: Download speeds at or above 10Mbit/s and upload speeds at or above 1Mbit/s
Broadband statistics for commercial properties are less reliable than for domestic properties, as businesses are more likely to have other forms of Internet access that are not classified as 'Broadband'.
Schools
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near TQ2 5NU.
Primary
Ellacombe Academy
Ellacombe Church Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1TG
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 2 - 11
Good
Upton St James CofE Primary School
St James Road, Upton, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4AZ
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Ages 4 - 11
Good
Torre Church of England Academy
Barton Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4DN
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Ages 3 - 11
Good
Secondary
The Spires College
Westlands Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3PE
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 18
Needs improvement
Torquay Girls Grammar School
30 Shiphay Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7DY
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Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
Torquay Boys' Grammar School
Shiphay Manor Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7EL
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Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
St Cuthbert Mayne School
Trumlands Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4RN
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Devon Studio School
187 Newton Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7FT
Studio School
Ages 14 - 19
Needs improvement
Paignton Community and Sports Academy
Waterleat Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3WA
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Ages 11 - 18
Good
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy
Greenway Road, Churston Ferrers, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0LN
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Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
Newton Abbot College
Old Exeter Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2NF
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Ages 11 - 18
Good
The overall school grade in this area is high.