Postcode TQ2 8JL 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 high crime levels, with around 88.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Shiphay & the Willows is £45,300 per year. The nearest station is Torre located about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 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 high crime rate, with approximately 88.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 40.2% 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 of residents in Shiphay & the Willows is £45,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TQ2 8JL.
Shiphay & the Willows near TQ2 8JL 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Torre | N/A | Walking directions to Torre |
Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 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 | 44 | £373,750 |
| Flats | 11 | £102,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 57 | £245,000 |
| Terraced | 47 | £218,000 |
10 year median price trend in Barton with Watcombe
In the TQ2 8JL postcode area, located within Shiphay & the Willows, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TQ2 8JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Farmfoods | Hele Road, Torquay, TQ2 7PX | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.4 mi | Budgens | Newton Road, Torbay, TQ2 7AR | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Teignmouth Road, Torquay, TQ1 4RY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 164,166 Barton Hill Road, Torquay, TQ2 8HW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Asda | Regents Close, Newton Road, Torquay, TQ2 7AN | Walking directions to Asda |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.