Postcode TQ2 8PS 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 high crime levels, with around 86.4 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 1.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is King George V Playing Field.
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 high crime rate, with approximately 86.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 24.1% 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 8PS.
Watcombe near TQ2 8PS 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 8PS postcode area, located within Watcombe, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.