Postcode TQ2 6QU 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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 37.4 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 Torquay located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Torre Abbey Meadows.
Chelston, Cockington & Livermead has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,108 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 8% least deprived areas in England.
Chelston, Cockington & Livermead has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 169 ft away from TQ2 6QU.
Chelston, Cockington & Livermead near TQ2 6QU 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 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Torquay | N/A | Walking directions to Torquay |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Torre Abbey Meadows | Medium | Walking directions to Torre Abbey Meadows |
| 0.4 mi | Kings Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Kings Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Corbyn's Head | Small | Walking directions to Corbyn's Head |
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £257,250 in Cockington with Chelston area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,756 up to £675,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 20 | £237,250 |
| Terraced | 40 | £228,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £307,500 |
| Detached | 17 | £550,000 |
10 year median price trend in Cockington with Chelston
In the TQ2 6QU postcode area, located within Chelston, Cockington & Livermead, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Preston Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Cockington Primary School | Academy converter | N/A |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TQ2 6QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | Walnut Road, Torbay, TQ2 6HD | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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 6QU, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.