Postcode TQ2 8GQ 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Shiphay & the Willows is £50,330 per year. The nearest station is Torre located about 1.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Shiphay & the Willows has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,862 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Shiphay & the Willows has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 62.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.6% 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.
The average income per household in Shiphay & the Willows is £50,330 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TQ2 8GQ.
Shiphay & the Willows near TQ2 8GQ 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 8GQ postcode area, located within Shiphay & the Willows, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TQ2 8GQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 164,166 Barton Hill Road, Torquay, TQ2 8HW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.