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TQ2

TORQUAY

Devon, South West, England

TQ2 encompasses TORQUAY and its surrounding areas in Devon, South West.

Avg price £291,424
1yr change ▼ 10.2%
Crime 68% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£291,424

▼ 10.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

2% above national avg

Crime Rate

136.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

68% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

13 schools

Broadband Speed

356 Mbps

Property Prices in TQ2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in TQ2 is £291,424, which is 24% below the Devon average of £385,452.

Property values in TQ2 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in TQ2 have fallen 10.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £441,576 270
Semi-detached £287,048 374
Terraced £223,935 454
Flat £173,690 277
All types £291,424 1444

5-Year Price History

£275K £282K £290K £298K £306K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in TQ2

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 136.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, TQ2 has a crime rate significantly 68% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
57.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
3.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
3.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
21.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
21.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in TQ2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

TQ2 has 13 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Watcombe Primary School Primary Good mi
Sherwell Valley Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Mayfield School Other Not inspected mi
Torquay Boys' Grammar School Secondary Good mi
Torquay Girls' Grammar School Secondary Outstanding mi

1

Outstanding

5

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

138,548

Population

67

Median Age

28%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
28.0%
Private rent
16.0%
Social rent
10.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in TQ2 are 356.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

356.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

90%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in TQ2 is collected by Teignbridge. The Band D rate is £2,279/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

TQ

TQ2 — TORQUAY

Area Summary

TQ2 (TORQUAY) offers property prices near the national average (£291,424), higher-than-average crime (68% above national average), 13 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (356 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in TQ2?
The average house price in TQ2 (TORQUAY) is £291,424, based on 1444 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 2% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 10.2% over the past year.
Is TQ2 a safe area to live?
Crime in TQ2 is above the national average (136.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (57.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (21.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in TQ2?
There are 13 schools in or near TQ2. 46% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.
What is the council tax in TQ2?
Council tax in TQ2 is collected by Teignbridge. The Band D rate is £2,279 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.
What broadband speeds are available in TQ2?
The average broadband download speed in TQ2 is 356 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 90%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in TQ2 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 28% of homes in TQ2 are owner-occupied. 16% are privately rented and 10% are social housing. The total population is approximately 138,548.