Postcode TQ2 8JQ 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 moderate crime levels, with around 55.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Watcombe is £38,900 per year. The nearest station is Torre located about 1.0 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Watcombe has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,643 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Watcombe has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 55.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 28.1% 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 of residents in Watcombe is £38,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TQ2 8JQ.
Watcombe near TQ2 8JQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £249,950 in Barton with Watcombe area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,750 up to £708,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 41 | £390,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £119,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £249,000 |
| Terraced | 41 | £220,000 |
10 years price trend in Barton with Watcombe
In the TQ2 8JQ postcode area, located within Watcombe, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.