Postcode TQ2 6UY 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 low crime levels, with around 37.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Preston Park.
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 1.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TQ2 6UY.
Chelston, Cockington & Livermead near TQ2 6UY 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Torquay | N/A | Walking directions to Torquay |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Preston Park | Medium | Walking directions to Preston Park |
| 0.4 mi | Hollicombe Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hollicombe 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 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TQ2 6UY.
In the TQ2 6UY postcode area, located within Chelston, Cockington & Livermead, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Primary | Preston Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good | |
| 0.9 mi | Not applicable | Brunel School | Academy special sponsor led | N/A |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TQ2 6UY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Tarraway Road, Torbay, TQ3 2DN | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Orient Road, Torbay, TQ3 2BT | Walking directions to Spar |
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 6UY, 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 6UY records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 6UY 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 2 schools close to TQ2 6UY, including Preston Primary School (Good) and Brunel School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to TQ2 6UY is Torquay, about 1,228 m away.
TQ2 6UY scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,108 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 6UY 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.