Postcode TQ2 5SP 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 416.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Torquay Central is £33,290 per year. The nearest station is Torquay located about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Torwood Gardens.
Torquay Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 590 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Torquay Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 416.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TQ2 5SP.
Torquay Central near TQ2 5SP has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Torquay located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Torquay | N/A | Walking directions to Torquay |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Torwood Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Torwood Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Princess Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Princess Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Ellacombe Green | Small | Walking directions to Ellacombe Green |
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 5SP postcode area, located within Torquay Central, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TQ2 5SP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 25-26 Fleet Street, Torquay, TQ1 1DB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Carters Abbey Store | Abbey Road, Torbay, TQ2 5NQ | Walking directions to Carters Abbey Store |
| 0.2 mi | McColl's | Lawrence Place, Torbay, TQ1 2AA | Walking directions to McColl's |
| 0.2 mi | Food Plus | Market Street, Torbay, TQ1 3AA | Walking directions to Food Plus |
| 0.2 mi | Zakopane Supermarket | Market Street, Torbay, TQ1 3AQ | Walking directions to Zakopane Supermarket |
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.