Postcode TQ2 6DB is located in an urban city, within the Shiphay 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. The average income per household in Chelston, Cockington & Livermead is £52,232 per year. The nearest station is Torre located about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is The Paddock.
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 15.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 165 ft away from TQ2 6DB.
Chelston, Cockington & Livermead near TQ2 6DB 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 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Torre | N/A | Walking directions to Torre |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Paddock | Small | Walking directions to The Paddock |
| 0.5 mi | Rocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Rocket Park |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £276,750 in Shiphay area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £620,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £287,500 |
| Detached | 24 | £372,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £125,500 |
| Terraced | 30 | £220,000 |
10 year median price trend in Shiphay
In the TQ2 6DB postcode area, located within Chelston, Cockington & Livermead, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TQ2 6DB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Sherwell Valley Road, Torbay, TQ2 6EL | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Regents Close, Newton Road, Torquay, TQ2 7AN | Walking directions to Asda |
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 6DB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Darren John Cowell
Shiphay - Elected 4 May 2023
Katya Maddison
Shiphay - Elected 4 May 2023
Steve Darling
Torbay - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.