TQ2 5SG
a primarily residential postcode in Torre, Torquay
Coordinates
Latitude: 50.4693 / 50°28'9"N
Longitude: -3.5383 / 3°32'17"W
OS Eastings: 290925
OS Northings: 64409
OS Grid: SX909644
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR QV.WVZ7
Mapcode Global: FRA 37GT.CBQ
Plus Code: 9C2RFF96+PM
Maidenhead Locator System: IO80fl52
What Three Birds: lapwing.falcon.turnstone
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Welbeck Cottages, St Efrides Road, Torquay TQ2 5SG
Summary
TQ2 5SG is a primarily residential postcode in Torre, Torquay. It was first introduced in January 1980.
The most common council tax band is A.
Residential buildings are typically terraced (including end-terrace) and semi-detached. Domestic properties are mostly houses and flats.
Estimated residential property values, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, range from £46,915 to £713,461 with an average of £210,012.
Residential buildings were typically constructed before 1900.
None of the residential properties sold since 1995 have been new builds or newly converted.
Domestic properties are mostly a mix of owner occupied and privately rented.
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are D and E.
Commercial rateable values range from £1,125 to £5,800 with an average of £3,463. The most common recorded business types are Guest House and Offices.
Torquay is a town, which had a population of 49,094 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 84 people resident in TQ2 5SG, of which 43 were male and 41 were female. This also includes overnight visitors at domestic properties, and residents of non-domestic properties such as hotels, prisons and halls of residence.
TQ2 5SG is in the Torquay and Paignton travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Torbay Primary Care Trust.
TQ2 5SG is approximately 39m (128ft) above sea level.
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Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing TQ2 5SG
5a3: Urbanites - Urban Professionals and Families - Families in Terraces and Flats
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for TQ2 5SG
England C1: a town or city, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
8/10 (High)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
7/10 (High)
Area Retail Diversity Index
4/10 (Low)
Supermarkets near TQ2 5SG include Asda, Co-Operative Food, Farmfoods, Iceland, Lidl, Sainsbury's, Tesco and Waitrose. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of TQ2 5SG 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 5SG.
- 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 5SG.
Primary
Upton St James CofE Primary School
St James Road, Upton, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4AZ
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Ages 4 - 11
Good
Ellacombe Academy
Ellacombe Church Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1TG
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 2 - 11
Good
Torre Church of England Academy
Barton Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4DN
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Ages 3 - 11
Good
Queensway Catholic Primary School
Queensway, Chelston, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6DB
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Ages 4 - 11
Inadequate
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.