Postcode TQ2 7GH is located in an urban city, within the Barton with Watcombe ward of Torbay in the South West region, and forms part of the Shiphay & the Willows area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Shiphay & the Willows is £50,330 per year. The nearest station is Torre located about 1.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Shiphay & the Willows has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,560 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.
Shiphay & the Willows has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Shiphay & the Willows is £50,330 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TQ2 7GH.
Shiphay & the Willows near TQ2 7GH 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Barton with Watcombe area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,750 up to £675,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 37 | £380,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £95,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £249,950 |
| Terraced | 48 | £217,750 |
10 year median price trend in Barton with Watcombe
In the TQ2 7GH postcode area, located within Shiphay & the Willows, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TQ2 7GH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Nicholson Road, Torquay, TQ2 7HT | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.5 mi | ALDI | Torquay Road, Torquay, TQ2 7HX | Walking directions to ALDI |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.