Postcode report
Is TQ2 7PQ a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About TQ2 7PQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
TQ2 7PQ is a postcode in Shiphay, Torbay, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near TQ2 7PQ, then scores the surrounding small area 37/100 - bottom 15% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around TQ2 7PQ are property market signals and jobs, while health 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 7PQ is based on Torbay 004 Census 2021. It covers 6,847 residents, 4,279 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 40, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 51% owner-occupied, 34% privately rented, 14% 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 1/10.
For property prices near TQ2 7PQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the TQ2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £239k from 119 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 7PQ can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 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 7PQ 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 7PQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 11 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 7PQ
Is TQ2 7PQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 37/100 (bottom 15% 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 7PQ?
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 7PQ?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for TQ2 7PQ?
LocaleIQ matched TQ2 7PQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in TQ2 7PQ?
The latest median sold price is £239k based on 119 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around TQ2 7PQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 11 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.