TQ1 2LS
a residential postcode in Wellswood, Torquay
Coordinates
Latitude: 50.4626 / 50°27'45"N
Longitude: -3.5132 / 3°30'47"W
OS Eastings: 292691
OS Northings: 63631
OS Grid: SX926636
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR QX.38Y3
Mapcode Global: FRA 37JT.WMW
Plus Code: 9C2RFF7P+3P
Maidenhead Locator System: IO80fl81
What Three Birds: ouzel.blackcap.loon
Marker point and cooordinate accuracy: Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean.
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Lawrence House 6-7, Lisburne Crescent, Torquay TQ1 2LS
Summary
TQ1 2LS is a residential postcode in Wellswood, Torquay. It was first introduced in April 2004.
The most common council tax band is A.
Residential buildings are typically terraced (including end-terrace) and detached. Domestic properties are primarily flats.
Estimated residential property values, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, range from £284,388 to £476,128 with an average of £460,149.
Residential buildings were typically constructed before 1900.
Domestic properties are predominantly privately rented.
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are D and C.
Torquay is a town, which had a population of 49,094 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 11 people resident in TQ1 2LS, of which 3 were male and 8 were female. This includes overnight visitors as well as permanent residents.
TQ1 2LS is in the Torquay and Paignton travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Torbay Primary Care Trust.
TQ1 2LS is approximately 64m (210ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing TQ1 2LS
5b1: Urbanites - Ageing Urban Living - Delayed Retirement
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for TQ1 2LS
England C1: a town or city, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
5/10 (Moderate)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
6/10 (Moderate)
Area Retail Diversity Index
4/10 (Low)
Supermarkets near TQ1 2LS include Asda, Co-Operative Food, Farmfoods, Iceland, Lidl, Sainsbury's, Tesco and Waitrose. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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TQ1 2LS at other websites
- Air quality forecast for TQ1 2LS at Smogwatch
- Sunrise and sunset times at TQ1 2LS at The Time and Place
- River levels and flood warnings near TQ1 2LS at River Levels UK
- Listed Buildings near TQ1 2LS at British Listed Buildings
- Food Hygiene Ratings near TQ1 2LS at Hygiene Ratings UK
- Nearest beaches to TQ1 2LS at British Beaches
- Electric vehicle charge points near TQ1 2LS at Plugpoint
- See which government petitions are popular near TQ1 2LS at Repetition.me
- Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) near TQ1 2LS at UPRN Data UK
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of TQ1 2LS 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
Wellswood
Councillors
Nick Bye (Conservative)
James O'Dwyer (Conservative)
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 TQ1 2LS.
- 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
Schools
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near TQ1 2LS.
Primary
Ilsham Church of England Academy
Ilsham Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2JQ
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Ages 4 - 11
Good
All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School
Quinta Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3RN
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Ages 5 - 11
Good
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
Secondary
The Spires College
Westlands Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3PE
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 18
Needs improvement
St Cuthbert Mayne School
Trumlands Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4RN
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 11 - 18
Good
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
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
Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road
Exeter Road, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 9HZ
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Ages 11 - 18
Good
The overall school grade in this area is high.