Postcode TQ2 8BA is located in an urban city, within the Barton with Watcombe ward of Torbay in the South West region, and forms part of the St Marychurch & Maidencombe area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in St Marychurch & Maidencombe is £39,774 per year. The nearest station is Torre located about 1.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is King George V Playing Field.
St Marychurch & Maidencombe has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,715 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
St Marychurch & Maidencombe has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in St Marychurch & Maidencombe is £39,774 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 183 ft away from TQ2 8BA.
St Marychurch & Maidencombe near TQ2 8BA 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | King George V Playing Field | Medium | Walking directions to King George V Playing Field |
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 8BA postcode area, located within St Marychurch & Maidencombe, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TQ2 8BA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Fore Street, Torbay, TQ2 8BD | 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.