Postcode TQ2 8DZ is located in an urban city, within the St Marychurch ward of Torbay in the South West region, and forms part of the St Marychurch & Maidencombe area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.9 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 St Marychurch & Maidencombe is £39,774 per year. The nearest station is Torre, about 1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
St Marychurch & Maidencombe has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,857 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
St Marychurch & Maidencombe has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.5% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TQ2 8DZ.
St Marychurch & Maidencombe near TQ2 8DZ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Torre located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 171 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £253 per square foot) in St Marychurch area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £1,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £495,000 | £320 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £290,000 | £262 |
| Terraced | 62 | £232,250 | £242 |
| Flats | 60 | £150,000 | £244 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £390,000 | £132,000 | £217,000 | £186,500 |
| 2017 | £547,000 | £123,500 | £215,000 | £171,750 |
| 2018 | £312,500 | £120,000 | £215,000 | £182,000 |
| 2019 | £440,000 | £141,500 | £242,000 | £180,750 |
| 2020 | £340,000 | £146,000 | £246,000 | £199,000 |
| 2021 | £350,000 | £175,000 | £257,500 | £215,000 |
| 2022 | £610,000 | £169,975 | £282,500 | £250,000 |
| 2023 | £750,000 | £160,000 | £299,950 | £245,000 |
| 2024 | £370,000 | £154,250 | £290,000 | £250,000 |
| 2025 | £477,500 | £150,000 | £297,500 | £230,000 |
| 2026 | £365,000 | £160,000 | £245,000 | £246,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £225 | £201 | £212 | £175 |
| 2017 | £272 | £210 | £207 | £178 |
| 2018 | £222 | £215 | £217 | £187 |
| 2019 | £324 | £235 | £204 | £184 |
| 2020 | £288 | £230 | £228 | £208 |
| 2021 | £290 | £263 | £240 | £216 |
| 2022 | £425 | £271 | £242 | £243 |
| 2023 | £383 | £255 | £276 | £259 |
| 2024 | £364 | £267 | £270 | £233 |
| 2025 | £329 | £263 | £264 | £235 |
| 2026 | £249 | £247 | £258 | £246 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TQ2 8DZ.
In the TQ2 8DZ postcode area, located within St Marychurch & Maidencombe, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TQ2 8DZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Teignmouth Road, Torquay, TQ1 4RY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Fore Street, Torbay, TQ2 8BD | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | Hele Road, Torquay, TQ2 7PX | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
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.
Elected local representatives for TQ2 8DZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
George Andrew Darling
St Marychurch - Elected 4 May 2023
Kelly Louise Stephanie Harvey
St Marychurch - Elected 4 May 2023
Ras Virdee
St Marychurch - Elected 4 May 2023
Steve Darling
Torbay - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TQ2 8DZ 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, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around TQ2 8DZ in St Marychurch & Maidencombe is £230,000 (about £253 per square foot) based on 171 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to TQ2 8DZ, including St Cuthbert Mayne School (Requires improvement), St Margaret's Academy (Good) and Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
TQ2 8DZ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,857 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Torbay covering TQ2 8DZ is Steve Darling (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: George Andrew Darling (Liberal Democrats), Kelly Louise Stephanie Harvey (Liberal Democrats) and Ras Virdee (Liberal Democrats).
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.