Postcode TQ2 6DS 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, 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 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Armada 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 34.7% 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 6DS.
Chelston, Cockington & Livermead near TQ2 6DS 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Torre | N/A | Walking directions to Torre |
| 0.9 mi | Torquay | N/A | Walking directions to Torquay |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Armada Park | Medium | Walking directions to Armada Park |
| 0.5 mi | Sherwell Park | Small | Walking directions to Sherwell Park |
| 0.3 mi | The Paddock | Small | Walking directions to The Paddock |
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £261,500 (about £292 per square foot) in Shiphay area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £620,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £360,000 | £296 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £287,500 | £297 |
| Terraced | 33 | £215,000 | £286 |
| Flats | 3 | £101,000 | £226 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £264,975 | £98,000 | £207,500 | £168,500 |
| 2017 | £260,000 | £126,000 | £220,000 | £170,000 |
| 2018 | £277,000 | £89,000 | £228,500 | £173,750 |
| 2019 | £284,500 | £115,000 | £215,000 | £169,950 |
| 2020 | £300,000 | £120,000 | £239,000 | £188,750 |
| 2021 | £357,500 | £104,173 | £265,000 | £185,495 |
| 2022 | £410,000 | £156,500 | £311,500 | £227,500 |
| 2023 | £435,000 | £173,500 | £275,500 | £230,000 |
| 2024 | £390,000 | £152,500 | £312,500 | £228,750 |
| 2025 | £366,000 | £150,000 | £300,000 | £220,000 |
| 2026 | £320,000 | £101,000 | £252,000 | £190,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £231 | £167 | £207 | £207 |
| 2017 | £245 | £218 | £218 | £226 |
| 2018 | £247 | £180 | £221 | £211 |
| 2019 | £244 | £220 | £228 | £208 |
| 2020 | £277 | £210 | £246 | £240 |
| 2021 | £281 | £195 | £269 | £242 |
| 2022 | £326 | £299 | £299 | £323 |
| 2023 | £330 | £265 | £306 | £300 |
| 2024 | £323 | £253 | £296 | £295 |
| 2025 | £295 | £249 | £299 | £286 |
| 2026 | £304 | £218 | £287 | £278 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TQ2 6DS.
In the TQ2 6DS postcode area, located within Chelston, Cockington & Livermead, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TQ2 6DS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 6DS, 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
The area around TQ2 6DS 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 6DS in Chelston, Cockington & Livermead is £261,500 (about £292 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to TQ2 6DS, including Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School (Good), Torquay Boys' Grammar School (Good) and Sherwell Valley Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to TQ2 6DS is Torre, about 626 m away.
TQ2 6DS 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 6DS is Steve Darling (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Darren John Cowell (Independent) and Katya Maddison (Conservative and Unionist Party).
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.