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TQ2 7TN

Barn Owl Close

Barton with Watcombe

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Overview

Postcode TQ2 7TN 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% 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 1.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Shiphay & the Willows has an average 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.

Crime level

4/10

Shiphay & the Willows has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.6%

Approximately 0.6% 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 7TN.

Flood risk

No risk

Shiphay & the Willows near TQ2 7TN 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
411
Population density
1,202.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
49.83(+654%)
Violence and sexual offences
24.91(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.96(-20%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.48(-31%)
Other theft
3.99(-29%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
356
86.62%
Other White
18
4.38%
Indian
14
3.41%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
1.7%
White and Black African (mixed)
6
1.46%
Total population: 411

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
93
27.76%
Level 3 (A level)
66
19.7%
No qualifications
56
16.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
15.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
10.75%
Total 16+ residents: 335

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
65
41.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
45
29.03%
Owns outright
36
23.23%
Other forms of private rent
8
5.16%
Other social rented
1
0.65%
Total households: 155

Property prices in Barton with Watcombe

Median price£235,000
Price per sq ft£290
Sales (last 12 months)162
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £297K

Based on 162 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £290 per square foot) in Barton with Watcombe area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,750 up to £565,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barton with Watcombe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached34£370,000£336
Semi-Detached61£250,000£283
Terraced51£217,500£299
Flats16£107,500£208

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Barton with Watcombe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barton with Watcombe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£251,000£93,000£182,000£156,000
2017£325,000£133,500£190,750£160,000
2018£288,000£100,000£210,000£171,750
2019£289,000£107,000£195,000£170,000
2020£300,000£110,000£206,500£178,500
2021£349,000£120,000£220,000£190,000
2022£370,000£160,000£276,000£227,500
2023£420,000£145,000£265,125£226,000
2024£375,000£130,000£248,500£223,000
2025£380,000£102,500£250,000£214,500
2026£340,000£107,500£242,500£215,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barton with Watcombe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barton with Watcombe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£242£177£240£188
2017£254£201£217£193
2018£264£177£249£235
2019£261£189£238£184
2020£262£214£239£214
2021£320£226£273£268
2022£360£241£321£271
2023£355£236£347£266
2024£314£242£310£310
2025£320£158£294£284
2026£347£208£304£312
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barton with Watcombe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Barton with Watcombe in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TQ2 7TN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TQ2 7TN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Apr 202638, Barn Owl Close, Torquay, TQ2 7TNDetachedFreehold£375,000
03 Oct 20257, Barn Owl Close, Torquay, TQ2 7TNDetachedFreehold£375,000
17 Apr 202626, Cormorant Close, Torquay, TQ2 7THTerracedFreehold£277,000
04 Nov 20252, Cormorant Close, Torquay, TQ2 7THTerracedFreehold£210,000
22 Oct 202516, Cormorant Close, Torquay, TQ2 7THSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000

Schools

In the TQ2 7TN postcode area, located within Shiphay & the Willows, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TQ2 7TN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miNot applicableThe Lodestar AcademyAcademy alternative provision sponsor led

Good

0.7 miPrimaryBarton Hill AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.9 miPrimaryShiphay Learning AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TQ2 7TN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TQ2 7TN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSainsbury'sNicholson Road, Torquay, TQ2 7HTWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.5 miLidl173 Newton Road, Torquay, TQ2 7AJWalking directions to Lidl

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 7TN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mike Fox

Barton with Watcombe - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Steve Darling

Barton with Watcombe - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Swithin Long

Barton with Watcombe - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Steve Darling

Torbay - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictTorbayE06000027
Parliamentary ConstituencyTorbayE14001551
ParishTorbay, unparished areaE43000022
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Shiphay & the WillowsE02003156
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Torbay 003EE01015253
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1999-12-01

Frequently asked questions about TQ2 7TN

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

The area around TQ2 7TN records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 7TN?

The median sale price around TQ2 7TN in Shiphay & the Willows is £235,000 (about £290 per square foot) based on 162 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TQ2 7TN?

There are 3 schools close to TQ2 7TN, including The Lodestar Academy (Good), Barton Hill Academy (Good) and Shiphay Learning Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around TQ2 7TN?

TQ2 7TN scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,560 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Torbay covering TQ2 7TN is Steve Darling (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Mike Fox (Liberal Democrats), Steve Darling (Liberal Democrats) and Swithin Long (Liberal Democrats).

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.