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TQ5 0FG Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About TQ5 0FG: area rating, property, schools and local change
TQ5 0FG is a postcode in St Peter's with St Mary's, Torbay, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near TQ5 0FG, then scores the surrounding small area 73/100 - top 12% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around TQ5 0FG are local prosperity and safety, while housing 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 TQ5 0FG is based on Torbay 016 Census 2021. It covers 6,605 residents, 668 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 59, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 87% owner-occupied, 10% privately rented, 3% 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 TQ5 0FG, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the TQ5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £243k from 47 rolling sales, down 11.0% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near TQ5 0FG can compare 3 state schools within one mile, including 3 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 TQ5 0FG 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 TQ5 0FG is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 5 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 TQ5 0FG
Is TQ5 0FG a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 73/100 (top 12% 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 TQ5 0FG?
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 TQ5 0FG?
3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for TQ5 0FG?
LocaleIQ matched TQ5 0FG to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in TQ5 0FG?
The latest median sold price is £243k based on 47 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around TQ5 0FG?
LocaleIQ currently shows 5 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.