Postcode TQ2 6BA is located in an urban city, within the Cockington with Chelston ward of Torbay in the South West region, and forms part of the Chelston, Cockington & Livermead area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below 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 Torquay, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Torre Abbey Meadows.
Chelston, Cockington & Livermead has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,587 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Chelston, Cockington & Livermead has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 158 ft away from TQ2 6BA.
Chelston, Cockington & Livermead near TQ2 6BA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Torquay located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Torquay | N/A | Walking directions to Torquay |
| 0.6 mi | Torre | N/A | Walking directions to Torre |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Torre Abbey Meadows | Medium | Walking directions to Torre Abbey Meadows |
| 0.3 mi | Kings Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Kings Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Sherwell Park | Small | Walking directions to Sherwell Park |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £252,000 (about £274 per square foot) in Cockington with Chelston area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £850,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £515,000 | £389 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £303,750 | £324 |
| Terraced | 36 | £228,750 | £233 |
| Flats | 24 | £210,000 | £271 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £426,500 | £140,000 | £246,250 | £176,000 |
| 2017 | £411,250 | £152,000 | £260,000 | £162,125 |
| 2018 | £410,000 | £168,000 | £233,500 | £175,000 |
| 2019 | £470,750 | £152,000 | £250,000 | £185,000 |
| 2020 | £500,000 | £215,000 | £245,000 | £185,000 |
| 2021 | £555,000 | £221,500 | £262,500 | £200,000 |
| 2022 | £700,000 | £185,000 | £310,000 | £238,750 |
| 2023 | £582,000 | £176,000 | £311,250 | £255,000 |
| 2024 | £486,000 | £192,500 | £277,500 | £245,000 |
| 2025 | £561,000 | £205,000 | £295,000 | £218,500 |
| 2026 | £448,750 | £195,000 | £322,000 | £211,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £259 | £205 | £220 | £177 |
| 2017 | £283 | £233 | £231 | £187 |
| 2018 | £257 | £231 | £207 | £195 |
| 2019 | £299 | £236 | £235 | £205 |
| 2020 | £298 | £251 | £264 | £205 |
| 2021 | £372 | £274 | £264 | £209 |
| 2022 | £405 | £277 | £279 | £259 |
| 2023 | £357 | £295 | £292 | £277 |
| 2024 | £329 | £276 | £269 | £255 |
| 2025 | £363 | £262 | £321 | £237 |
| 2026 | £403 | £273 | £311 | £215 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TQ2 6BA.
In the TQ2 6BA postcode area, located within Chelston, Cockington & Livermead, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TQ2 6BA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | Walnut Road, Torbay, TQ2 6HD | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 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 |
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 6BA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mark Anthony Thomas Spacagna
Cockington with Chelston - Elected 4 May 2023
Nicole Amil
Cockington with Chelston - Elected 4 May 2023
Steve Darling
Torbay - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TQ2 6BA records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 6BA in Chelston, Cockington & Livermead is £252,000 (about £274 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to TQ2 6BA, including Cockington Primary School, Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School (Good) and Eat That Frog C.I.C (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to TQ2 6BA is Torquay, about 475 m away.
TQ2 6BA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,587 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 6BA is Steve Darling (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Mark Anthony Thomas Spacagna (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Nicole Amil (Independent).
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.