Postcode TQ2 5BE is located in an urban city, within the Tormohun ward of Torbay in the South West region, and forms part of the Torquay Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 305.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Torquay Central is £33,290 per year. The nearest station is Torre located about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Sherwell Park.
Torquay Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,972 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Torquay Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 305.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Torquay Central is £33,290 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 198 ft away from TQ2 5BE.
Torquay Central near TQ2 5BE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Torre located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Torre | N/A | Walking directions to Torre |
| 0.6 mi | Torquay | N/A | Walking directions to Torquay |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sherwell Park | Small | Walking directions to Sherwell Park |
| 0.3 mi | Rocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Rocket Park |
| 0.4 mi | Ashfield Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Ashfield Gardens |
Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Tormohun area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,000 up to £1,400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £355,000 |
| Flats | 77 | £126,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £342,500 |
| Terraced | 40 | £201,250 |
10 year median price trend in Tormohun
In the TQ2 5BE postcode area, located within Torquay Central, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TQ2 5BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Belgrave Stores | Bampfylde Road, Torbay, TQ2 5HZ | Walking directions to Belgrave Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Sherwell Valley Road, Torbay, TQ2 6EL | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | Lymington Road, Torbay, TQ1 4AU | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | Castle Circus, Torbay, TQ2 5RA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | Lymington Road, Torbay, TQ1 3HY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Torbay district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.