Postcode TQ2 8SB is located in an urban city, within the Barton with Watcombe ward of Torbay in the South West region, and forms part of the St Marychurch & Maidencombe area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 121.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in St Marychurch & Maidencombe is £38,800 per year. The nearest station is Torre located about 1.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is King George V Playing Field.
St Marychurch & Maidencombe has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,715 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
St Marychurch & Maidencombe has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 7.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in St Marychurch & Maidencombe is £38,800 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 63 ft away from TQ2 8SB.
St Marychurch & Maidencombe near TQ2 8SB has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Torre located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | King George V Playing Field | Medium | Walking directions to King George V Playing Field |
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 8SB postcode area, located within St Marychurch & Maidencombe, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TQ2 8SB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Spar | Fore Street, Torbay, TQ2 8BD | Walking directions to Spar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.