Postcode TQ2 8SB is located in an urban city, within the Barton with Watcombe area of Torbay in the South West region, and forms part of the St Marychurch & Maidencombe area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in St Marychurch & Maidencombe is £39,774 per year. The median sale price in Barton with Watcombe is £245,000 (around £302 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £200,000 and £295,500. The nearest station is Torre, about 1.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is King George V Playing Field.
St Marychurch & Maidencombe has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,627 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
St Marychurch & Maidencombe has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in St Marychurch & Maidencombe is £39,774 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 160 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 (about £302 per square foot) in Barton with Watcombe area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,750 up to £565,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 37 | £352,500 | £338 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £253,500 | £307 |
| Terraced | 53 | £215,500 | £290 |
| Flats | 14 | £117,500 | £228 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £252,000 | £91,500 | £181,000 | £154,500 |
| 2017 | £325,000 | £133,500 | £190,750 | £160,000 |
| 2018 | £288,000 | £100,000 | £210,000 | £171,750 |
| 2019 | £289,000 | £107,000 | £195,000 | £170,000 |
| 2020 | £300,000 | £110,000 | £206,500 | £178,500 |
| 2021 | £349,000 | £120,000 | £220,000 | £190,000 |
| 2022 | £370,000 | £160,000 | £276,000 | £227,500 |
| 2023 | £420,000 | £145,000 | £265,125 | £226,000 |
| 2024 | £375,000 | £130,000 | £248,500 | £223,000 |
| 2025 | £382,750 | £102,500 | £250,000 | £213,000 |
| 2026 | £335,000 | £110,000 | £255,000 | £215,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £243 | £168 | £240 | £165 |
| 2017 | £254 | £201 | £217 | £194 |
| 2018 | £264 | £177 | £249 | £235 |
| 2019 | £261 | £189 | £238 | £184 |
| 2020 | £262 | £214 | £239 | £214 |
| 2021 | £320 | £226 | £273 | £268 |
| 2022 | £360 | £241 | £321 | £271 |
| 2023 | £355 | £236 | £347 | £266 |
| 2024 | £314 | £242 | £310 | £310 |
| 2025 | £321 | £158 | £290 | £280 |
| 2026 | £338 | £224 | £323 | £306 |
There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TQ2 8SB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sept 2025 | 396, Teignmouth Road, Torquay, TQ1 4SW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £208,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 324, Teignmouth Road, Torquay, TQ1 4RR | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 6, Coombe Road, Torquay, TQ2 8EJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 24, Fore Street, Torquay, TQ2 8BG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 07 Jan 2026 | 9, Wembury Drive, Torquay, TQ2 8DT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £255,000 |
In the TQ2 8SB postcode area, located within St Marychurch & Maidencombe, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 May 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | St Cuthbert Mayne School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 23 Apr 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Sept 2022. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TQ2 8SB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Spar | Fore Street, Torbay, TQ2 8BD | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Torbay district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for TQ2 8SB, 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
The area around TQ2 8SB records about 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around TQ2 8SB in Barton with Watcombe is £245,000 (about £302 per square foot) based on 160 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to TQ2 8SB, including St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School (Good), St Cuthbert Mayne School (Good) and Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
TQ2 8SB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,627 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Torbay covering TQ2 8SB is Steve Darling (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Mike Fox (Liberal Democrats), Steve Darling (Liberal Democrats) and Swithin Long (Liberal Democrats).