Postcode report
Is TQ2 6JL a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About TQ2 6JL: area rating, property, schools and local change
TQ2 6JL is a postcode in Tormohun, Torbay, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near TQ2 6JL, then scores the surrounding small area 70/100 - top 18% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around TQ2 6JL are local prosperity and safety, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for TQ2 6JL is based on Torbay 019 Census 2021. It covers 11,292 residents, 1,543 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 46, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 70% owner-occupied, 24% privately rented, 6% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near TQ2 6JL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the TQ2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £239k from 89 rolling sales, up 9.5% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near TQ2 6JL can compare 7 state schools within one mile, including 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near TQ2 6JL by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around TQ2 6JL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 6 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about TQ2 6JL
Is TQ2 6JL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 70/100 (top 18% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near TQ2 6JL?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near TQ2 6JL?
7 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for TQ2 6JL?
LocaleIQ matched TQ2 6JL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in TQ2 6JL?
The latest median sold price is £239k based on 89 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around TQ2 6JL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 6 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.