Postcode TQ2 8AX is located in an urban city, within the Barton with Watcombe ward of Torbay in the South West region , and forms part of the Watcombe area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Watcombe is £38,900 per year. The nearest station is Torre located about 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Watcombe has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,643 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Watcombe has a low crime rate, with approximately 53.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 19.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Watcombe is £38,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TQ2 8AX.
Watcombe near TQ2 8AX 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £249,500 in Barton with Watcombe area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,750 up to £708,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 43 | £375,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £102,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £249,950 |
| Terraced | 46 | £218,750 |
10 years price trend in Barton with Watcombe
In the TQ2 8AX postcode area, located within Watcombe, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.