Postcode TQ2 8LR 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61.5 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 1.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Watcombe has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,655 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Watcombe has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 61.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 8LR.
Watcombe near TQ2 8LR 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Barton with Watcombe area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,750 up to £540,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 49 | £216,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 63 | £240,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £105,000 |
| Detached | 33 | £372,500 |
10 year median price trend in Barton with Watcombe
In the TQ2 8LR postcode area, located within Watcombe, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TQ2 8LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 |
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 8LR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mike Fox
Barton with Watcombe - Elected 4 May 2023
Steve Darling
Barton with Watcombe - Elected 4 May 2023
Swithin Long
Barton with Watcombe - Elected 4 May 2023
Steve Darling
Torbay - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.