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TQ2 7NA

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Overview

Postcode TQ2 7NA is located in an urban city, within the Shiphay ward of Torbay in the South West region, and forms part of the Shiphay & the Willows area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shiphay & the Willows is £50,330 per year. The nearest station is Torre, about 1.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
14.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Shiphay & the Willows has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,114 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Shiphay & the Willows has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.8%

Approximately 14.8% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Shiphay & the Willows is £50,330 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TQ2 7NA.

Flood risk

No risk

Shiphay & the Willows near TQ2 7NA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Torre located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
379
Population density
7,105.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.18(+17%)
Public order
3.98(-39%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.98(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.32(-78%)
Other theft
2.66(-53%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
317
84.08%
Indian
22
5.84%
Other Asian
13
3.45%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
1.86%
Chinese
5
1.33%
Total population: 377

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
66
24.72%
Level 3 (A level)
62
23.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
17.6%
No qualifications
41
15.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
8.99%
Total 16+ residents: 267

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
57
46.72%
Owns outright
35
28.69%
Other social rented
16
13.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.38%
Social rents from council
2
1.64%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Shiphay

Median price£261,500
Price per sq ft£292
Sales (last 12 months)89
Typical range (middle 50%)£213K – £340K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shiphay over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£360,000£296
Semi-Detached32£287,500£297
Terraced33£215,000£286
Flats3£101,000£226

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shiphay

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shiphay.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shiphay.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shiphay.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shiphay.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shiphay in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TQ2 7NA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TQ2 7NA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Feb 20266, Bench Tor Close, Torquay, TQ2 7SHSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000
04 Nov 20254, Bench Tor Close, Torquay, TQ2 7SHTerracedFreehold£235,000
11 Jul 202524, Bench Tor Close, Torquay, TQ2 7SHTerracedFreehold£185,000
05 Dec 202533, Hameldown Close, Torquay, TQ2 7JJSemi-DetachedFreehold£367,000
26 Mar 202526, Hameldown Close, Torquay, TQ2 7JJTerracedFreehold£220,000

Schools

In the TQ2 7NA postcode area, located within Shiphay & the Willows, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TQ2 7NA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryShiphay Learning AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimarySherwell Valley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miSecondaryTorquay Boys' Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Torbay district (2025-26).

Band A£1,567
Band B£1,828
Band C£2,089
Band D£2,351
Band E£2,873
Band F£3,395
Band G£3,918
Band H£4,701

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for TQ2 7NA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Darren John Cowell

Shiphay - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Katya Maddison

Shiphay - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Steve Darling

Torbay - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictTorbayE06000027
Parliamentary ConstituencyTorbayE14001551
WardShiphayE05012267
ParishTorbay, unparished areaE43000022
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Shiphay & the WillowsE02003156
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Torbay 003AE01015249
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TQ2 7NA

Is TQ2 7NA (Shiphay & the Willows) safe?

The area around TQ2 7NA records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near TQ2 7NA?

The median sale price around TQ2 7NA in Shiphay & the Willows is £261,500 (about £292 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TQ2 7NA?

There are 5 schools close to TQ2 7NA, including Shiphay Learning Academy (Requires improvement), Sherwell Valley Primary School (Good) and Torquay Boys' Grammar School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around TQ2 7NA?

TQ2 7NA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,114 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TQ2 7NA (Shiphay & the Willows) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Torbay covering TQ2 7NA 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).

Data Sources

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.