TQ2 8GY
a residential postcode in Barton, Torquay
Coordinates
Latitude: 50.4905 / 50°29'25"N
Longitude: -3.543 / 3°32'34"W
OS Eastings: 290642
OS Northings: 66774
OS Grid: SX906667
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR QV.VFBP
Mapcode Global: FRA 37GR.PHX
Plus Code: 9C2RFFR4+6Q
Maidenhead Locator System: IO80fl47
What Three Birds: eider.chaffinch.pheasant
Marker point and cooordinate accuracy: Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean.
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Hazelwood House, Orchid Way, Torquay TQ2 8GY
Summary
TQ2 8GY is a residential postcode in Barton, Torquay. It was first introduced in September 2013.
The most common council tax band is B.
Residential buildings are primarily terraced (including end-terrace). Domestic properties are primarily flats.
Most residential buildings are of unknown age.
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating is B.
TQ2 8GY is in the Torquay and Paignton travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Torbay Primary Care Trust.
TQ2 8GY is approximately 83m (272ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing TQ2 8GY
6b2: Suburbanites - Semi-Detached Suburbia - White Suburban Communities
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for TQ2 8GY
England C1: a town or city, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
1/10 (Very low)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
6/10 (Moderate)
Area Retail Diversity Index
4/10 (Low)
Supermarkets near TQ2 8GY include Asda, Co-Operative Food, Farmfoods, Iceland, Lidl, Sainsbury's, Tesco and Waitrose. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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TQ2 8GY at other websites
- Air quality forecast for TQ2 8GY at Smogwatch
- Sunrise and sunset times at TQ2 8GY at The Time and Place
- River levels and flood warnings near TQ2 8GY at River Levels UK
- Listed Buildings near TQ2 8GY at British Listed Buildings
- Food Hygiene Ratings near TQ2 8GY at Hygiene Ratings UK
- Nearest beaches to TQ2 8GY at British Beaches
- Electric vehicle charge points near TQ2 8GY at Plugpoint
- See which government petitions are popular near TQ2 8GY at Repetition.me
- Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) near TQ2 8GY at UPRN Data UK
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of TQ2 8GY 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
Barton with Watcombe
Councillors
Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat)
Mike Fox (Liberal Democrat)
Robert Long (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 8GY.
- 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 TQ2 8GY.
Primary
St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Hartop Road, St Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4QH
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Ages 3 - 11
Good
Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay
St Catherine's Road, St Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4NZ
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Ages 4 - 11
Inadequate
Secondary
Devon Studio School
187 Newton Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7FT
Studio School
Ages 14 - 19
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
The Spires College
Westlands Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3PE
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 18
Needs improvement
Newton Abbot College
Old Exeter Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2NF
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Ages 11 - 18
Good
Coombeshead Academy
Coombeshead Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1PT
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Ages 11 - 18
Good
Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road
Exeter Road, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 9HZ
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Ages 11 - 18
Good
Paignton Community and Sports Academy
Waterleat Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3WA
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Ages 11 - 18
Good
The overall school grade in this area is high.