Postcode TQ2 5LT is located in an urban city, within the Tormohun ward of Torbay in the South West region, and forms part of the Chelston, Cockington & Livermead area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chelston, Cockington & Livermead is £52,232 per year. The nearest station is Torre, about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Sherwell Park.
Chelston, Cockington & Livermead has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,885 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Chelston, Cockington & Livermead has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Chelston, Cockington & Livermead is £52,232 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TQ2 5LT.
Chelston, Cockington & Livermead near TQ2 5LT 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Torre | N/A | Walking directions to Torre |
| 0.7 mi | Torquay | N/A | Walking directions to Torquay |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sherwell Park | Small | Walking directions to Sherwell Park |
| 0.5 mi | The Paddock | Small | Walking directions to The Paddock |
| 0.2 mi | Rocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Rocket Park |
Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £182,000 (about £226 per square foot) in Tormohun area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £1,400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £367,500 | £283 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £295,000 | £249 |
| Terraced | 38 | £202,500 | £198 |
| Flats | 76 | £128,000 | £209 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £250,000 | £115,000 | £215,500 | £155,000 |
| 2017 | £276,250 | £118,000 | £250,000 | £150,000 |
| 2018 | £300,000 | £110,000 | £245,000 | £166,000 |
| 2019 | £380,000 | £123,750 | £245,000 | £144,000 |
| 2020 | £335,000 | £112,750 | £286,000 | £164,000 |
| 2021 | £380,000 | £135,000 | £245,000 | £197,000 |
| 2022 | £422,500 | £125,000 | £362,500 | £200,000 |
| 2023 | £390,000 | £120,500 | £315,000 | £220,000 |
| 2024 | £424,400 | £138,000 | £245,750 | £185,000 |
| 2025 | £355,000 | £135,000 | £295,000 | £194,750 |
| 2026 | £430,000 | £136,000 | £250,000 | £235,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £212 | £177 | £180 | £148 |
| 2017 | £177 | £182 | £199 | £149 |
| 2018 | £249 | £177 | £179 | £156 |
| 2019 | £248 | £174 | £191 | £164 |
| 2020 | £205 | £192 | £196 | £179 |
| 2021 | £294 | £201 | £247 | £178 |
| 2022 | £297 | £219 | £257 | £206 |
| 2023 | £295 | £201 | £220 | £213 |
| 2024 | £397 | £237 | £222 | £223 |
| 2025 | £276 | £229 | £249 | £199 |
| 2026 | £327 | £192 | £238 | £194 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TQ2 5LT.
In the TQ2 5LT postcode area, located within Chelston, Cockington & Livermead, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TQ2 5LT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Sherwell Valley Road, Torbay, TQ2 6EL | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Belgrave Stores | Bampfylde Road, Torbay, TQ2 5HZ | Walking directions to Belgrave Stores |
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.
Elected local representatives for TQ2 5LT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Cordelia Louise Law
Tormohun - Elected 4 May 2023
Mandy Darling
Tormohun - Elected 4 May 2023
Nick Pentney
Tormohun - Elected 4 May 2023
Steve Darling
Torbay - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TQ2 5LT records about 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around TQ2 5LT in Chelston, Cockington & Livermead is £182,000 (about £226 per square foot) based on 141 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to TQ2 5LT, including Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School (Good), Cockington Primary School and Torre Church of England Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to TQ2 5LT is Torre, about 262 m away.
TQ2 5LT scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,885 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Torbay covering TQ2 5LT is Steve Darling (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Cordelia Louise Law (Liberal Democrats), Mandy Darling (Liberal Democrats) and Nick Pentney (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.