Postcode TQ2 8BY 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 very high crime levels, with around 114.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Watcombe is £41,535 per year. The nearest station is Torre located about 1.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is King George V Playing Field.
Watcombe has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,442 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Watcombe has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 46.2% 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 per household in Watcombe is £41,535 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TQ2 8BY.
Watcombe near TQ2 8BY 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 8BY postcode area, located within Watcombe, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TQ2 8BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Watcombe Food Store | Lea Road, Torbay, TQ2 8NT | Walking directions to Watcombe Food Store |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 164,166 Barton Hill Road, Torquay, TQ2 8HW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 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: 16/01/2026.