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TQ2 8RE - Overview

Postcode TQ2 8RE
Date of introduction Jan - 1992
Date of retirement December - 1992
Parish name Torbay, unparished area
Ward name Barton with Watcombe
County name (pseudo) England (UA/MD/LB)
Region South West
UK Country name England
Local authority Torbay
Parliamentary name Torbay
County Electoral Division
European Electoral Region South West
NHS England Region South West
Standard Statistical Region South West
Travel to Work Area Torquay and Paignton
Primary Care Trust Torbay
Built-up Area
Built-up Area Sub-division
Local Enterprise Partnership Heart of the South West
Police Force Area Devon & Cornwall
Cancer Alliance Peninsula
Integrated Care Board NHS Devon Integrated Care Board
Sub ICB NHS Devon ICB - 15N
Census Area Statistics ward Watcombe
2005 ‘Statistical’ ward Watcombe
International Territorial Level 1 South West (England)
International Territorial Level 2 Devon
International Territorial Level 3 Torbay
Local Learning and Skills Council Devon and Cornwall
National Park Name England (non-National Park)

TQ2 8RE - Map and Location information

Easting 290700
Northing 0067600
Latitude 50.4979706
Longitude -3.5424311

TQ2 8RE - 2011 Census Data

2011 Census Super Group Urbanites
2011 Census Group Ageing urban living
2011 Census Sub Group Self-sufficient retirement
2011 Census MSOA Torbay 001
2011 Census LSOA Torbay 001C
2011 Census Workplace Zone Supergroup Rural
2011 Census Workplace Zone Group Traditional countryside
2011 Rural Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town

Member of Parliament (MP) for TQ2 8RE

Steve Darling MP
    Steve Darling
  • Name: Steve Darling
  • Party: Liberal Democrat
  • Constituency: Torbay
  • Start Date: 04-07-2024
Kevin Foster
    Kevin Foster
  • Name: Kevin Foster
  • Party: Conservative
  • Constituency: Torbay
  • Start Date: 07-05-2015

Recent crimes reported nearby TQ2 8RE.

Our data shows a total of 91 crimes nearby to TQ2 8RE, from Jan 2022 to Dec 2024. We report "nearby" crimes as those in the same 2011 Census LSOA area. TQ2 8RE is in the Torbay 001C LSOA area. The table below therefore reflects all recent crimes in that area.
The location information contained in the crimes data is approximate for privacy purposes.
Note: LSOA areas are "lower layer super output areas". A Lower Layer Super Output Area (LSOA) is a geographic area. Lower Layer Super Output Areas are a geographic hierarchy designed to improve the reporting of small area statistics in England and Wales. In Northern Ireland these zones are referred to as Super Output Areas. In Scotland the areas are known as Data Zones. There are 32,844 Lower Super Output Areas in England, 890 Super Output Areas in Northern Ireland, 6,976 Data Zones in Scotland and 1,909 Lower Super Output Areas in Wales.
For reference LSOAs in England & Wales have an average population of approximately 1500 people or 650 households. This is an average and postcode TQ2 8RE ( LSOA Area - Torbay 001C ) may have differing population numbers.

Breakdown of recent crimes reported nearby TQ2 8RE .

Month Reported by Location Crime type Last outcome
Dec 2024 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Sutton Close Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Dec 2024 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Barradon Close Criminal damage and arson Under investigation
Nov 2024 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Swedwell Road Vehicle crime Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Nov 2024 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Southern Close Anti-social behaviour
Oct 2024 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Helens Mead Close Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Oct 2024 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Braeside Road Criminal damage and arson Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Oct 2024 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Sutton Close Anti-social behaviour
Sep 2024 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Peasland Road Other theft Unable to prosecute suspect
Aug 2024 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Swedwell Road Criminal damage and arson Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Aug 2024 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Claddon Lane Anti-social behaviour
Jul 2024 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Southern Close Drugs Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Jul 2024 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Velland Avenue Anti-social behaviour
Jul 2024 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Merrivale Close Criminal damage and arson Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Jul 2024 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Swedwell Road Criminal damage and arson Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Jul 2024 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Merrivale Close Criminal damage and arson Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Jun 2024 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Coker Avenue Other theft Unable to prosecute suspect
Jun 2024 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Braeside Road Criminal damage and arson Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Jun 2024 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Braeside Road Criminal damage and arson Unable to prosecute suspect
May 2024 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Great Hill Road Violence and sexual offences Further investigation is not in the public interest
Apr 2024 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Swedwell Road Anti-social behaviour
Apr 2024 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near The Mount Anti-social behaviour
Apr 2024 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Scoresby Close Other theft Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Mar 2024 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Velland Avenue Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Feb 2024 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Velland Avenue Burglary Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Jan 2024 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Padacre Road Violence and sexual offences Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Jan 2024 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Swedwell Road Criminal damage and arson Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Jan 2024 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Swedwell Road Criminal damage and arson Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Dec 2023 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Velland Avenue Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Dec 2023 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Braeside Road Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Dec 2023 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Velland Avenue Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Dec 2023 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Helens Mead Close Shoplifting Further investigation is not in the public interest
Dec 2023 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Swedwell Road Criminal damage and arson Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Nov 2023 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Braeside Road Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Oct 2023 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Padacre Road Other crime Unable to prosecute suspect
Oct 2023 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Velland Avenue Criminal damage and arson Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Oct 2023 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Swedwell Road Criminal damage and arson Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Oct 2023 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Braeside Road Vehicle crime Status update unavailable
Sep 2023 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Padacre Road Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Sep 2023 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Padacre Road Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Sep 2023 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Bowerland Avenue Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Sep 2023 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Great Hill Road Public order Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Jul 2023 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Bowerland Avenue Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Jul 2023 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Helens Mead Close Public order Further investigation is not in the public interest
Jul 2023 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Helens Mead Close Anti-social behaviour
Jul 2023 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Great Hill Road Anti-social behaviour
Jun 2023 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Lea Road Vehicle crime Investigation complete; no suspect identified
May 2023 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Braeside Road Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Apr 2023 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Braeside Road Vehicle crime Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Apr 2023 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Braeside Road Other theft Unable to prosecute suspect
Mar 2023 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near The Mount Anti-social behaviour
Feb 2023 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Sutton Close Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Feb 2023 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Sutton Close Criminal damage and arson Offender given a caution
Feb 2023 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Sutton Close Criminal damage and arson Offender given a caution
Feb 2023 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Sutton Close Criminal damage and arson Unable to prosecute suspect
Dec 2022 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Peasland Road Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Nov 2022 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Padacre Road Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Oct 2022 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Helens Mead Close Anti-social behaviour
Oct 2022 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Braeside Road Anti-social behaviour
Oct 2022 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Helens Mead Close Anti-social behaviour
Oct 2022 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Helens Mead Close Violence and sexual offences Status update unavailable
Sep 2022 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Lea Road Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Aug 2022 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Helens Mead Close Violence and sexual offences Status update unavailable
Aug 2022 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Helens Mead Close Public order Status update unavailable
Aug 2022 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Braeside Road Other theft Unable to prosecute suspect
Aug 2022 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Helens Mead Close Anti-social behaviour
Aug 2022 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Froude Avenue Anti-social behaviour
Aug 2022 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Helens Mead Close Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Jul 2022 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Sutton Close Other crime Status update unavailable
Jul 2022 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Braeside Road Anti-social behaviour
Jul 2022 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Helens Mead Close Anti-social behaviour
Jul 2022 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Sutton Close Public order Status update unavailable
Jul 2022 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Sutton Close Anti-social behaviour
Jun 2022 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near The Mount Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Jun 2022 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Southern Close Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Jun 2022 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Scoresby Close Criminal damage and arson Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Jun 2022 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Lea Road Anti-social behaviour
Apr 2022 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Scoresby Close Criminal damage and arson Status update unavailable
Mar 2022 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Southern Close Violence and sexual offences Court result unavailable
Mar 2022 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Southern Close Possession of weapons Court result unavailable
Mar 2022 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Velland Avenue Violence and sexual offences Status update unavailable
Mar 2022 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Scoresby Close Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Mar 2022 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Southern Close Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Mar 2022 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Padacre Road Violence and sexual offences Status update unavailable
Mar 2022 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Sutton Close Violence and sexual offences Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Feb 2022 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Southern Close Violence and sexual offences Status update unavailable
Feb 2022 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Velland Avenue Violence and sexual offences Status update unavailable
Feb 2022 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Padacre Road Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Feb 2022 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Merrivale Close Vehicle crime Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Feb 2022 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Swedwell Road Public order Status update unavailable
Feb 2022 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Swedwell Road Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Jan 2022 Devon & Cornwall Police On or near Southern Close Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect

Schools nearby TQ2 8RE.

Our data contains 13 schools nearby the postcode TQ2 8RE. The schools listed are in the same postcode district as TQ2 8RE. e.g. We are displaying schools that have the postcode starting with TQ2.
  • School name: Watcombe Primary School
  • School type: Community school
  • Phase: Primary
  • Lower age: 3
  • Upper age: 11
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 242
  • Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 230 (Boys: 116 / Girls: 114 )
  • Address: Moor Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8NU
  • Website: http://www.watcombe-primary.torbay.sch.uk/
  • Telephone: 01803327419
  • School name: Sherwell Valley Primary School
  • School type: Community school
  • Phase: Primary
  • Lower age: 2
  • Upper age: 11
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 658
  • Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 656 (Boys: 309 / Girls: 347 )
  • Address: Hawkins Avenue, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6ES
  • Website: http://www.sherwell-valley-primary.torbay.sch.uk/
  • Telephone: 01803613296
  • School name: Mayfield School
  • School type: Community special school
  • Phase: Not applicable
  • Lower age: 2
  • Upper age: 19
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form provision: Has a sixth form
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 200
  • Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 265 (Boys: 183 / Girls: 82 )
  • Address: Moor Lane, Watcombe, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8NH
  • Website: www.mayfieldtorbay.org
  • Telephone: 01803328375
  • School name: Torquay Boys' Grammar School
  • School type: Academy converter
  • Phase: Secondary
  • Lower age: 11
  • Upper age: 18
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: Not applicable
  • Sixth form provision: Has a sixth form
  • Genders: Boys
  • School Capacity: 1160
  • Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 1093 (Boys: 1061 / Girls: 32 )
  • Address: Shiphay Manor Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7EL
  • Website: http://www.tbgs.co.uk/
  • Telephone: 01803615501
  • School name: Torquay Girls Grammar School
  • School type: Academy converter
  • Phase: Secondary
  • Lower age: 11
  • Upper age: 18
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: Not applicable
  • Sixth form provision: Has a sixth form
  • Genders: Girls
  • School Capacity: 1200
  • Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 1007 (Boys: 0 / Girls: 1007 )
  • Address: 30 Shiphay Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7DY
  • Website: www.tggsacademy.org
  • Telephone: 01803613215
  • School name: Shiphay Learning Academy
  • School type: Academy converter
  • Phase: Primary
  • Lower age: 3
  • Upper age: 11
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form provision: Not applicable
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 420
  • Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 439 (Boys: 228 / Girls: 211 )
  • Address: Exe Hill, Shiphay, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7NF
  • Website: www.shiphay.com
  • Telephone: 01803613556
  • School name: Barton Hill Academy
  • School type: Academy sponsor led
  • Phase: Primary
  • Lower age: 3
  • Upper age: 11
  • Boarding provision: Not applicable
  • Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form provision: Not applicable
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 674
  • Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 625 (Boys: 322 / Girls: 303 )
  • Address: Barton Hill Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8JA
  • Website: https://sites.google.com/aetinet.org/barton-hill-academy
  • Telephone: 01803327161
  • School name: Torquay Academy
  • School type: Academy sponsor led
  • Phase: Secondary
  • Lower age: 11
  • Upper age: 18
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: Not applicable
  • Sixth form provision: Has a sixth form
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 1400
  • Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 1481 (Boys: 769 / Girls: 712 )
  • Address: Cricketfield Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7NU
  • Website: http://www.tqacademy.co.uk
  • Telephone: 01803329351
  • School name: Combe Pafford School
  • School type: Academy special converter
  • Phase: Not applicable
  • Lower age: 8
  • Upper age: 19
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: Not applicable
  • Sixth form provision: Has a sixth form
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 262
  • Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 258 (Boys: 170 / Girls: 88 )
  • Address: Steps Lane, Watcombe, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8NL
  • Website:
  • Telephone: 01803327902
  • School name: Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School
  • School type: Academy converter
  • Phase: Primary
  • Lower age: 4
  • Upper age: 11
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 210
  • Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 172 (Boys: 79 / Girls: 93 )
  • Address: Queensway, Chelston, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6DB
  • Website: ourladyoftheangels.eschools.co.uk
  • Telephone: 01803613095
  • School name: Preston Primary School
  • School type: Academy sponsor led
  • Phase: Primary
  • Lower age: 4
  • Upper age: 11
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 331
  • Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 330 (Boys: 185 / Girls: 145 )
  • Address: Old Paignton Road, Livermead, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6UY
  • Website: www.preston.torbay.sch.uk/
  • Telephone: 01803607075
  • School name: The Lodestar Academy
  • School type: Academy alternative provision sponsor led
  • Phase: Not applicable
  • Lower age: 11
  • Upper age: 16
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 56
  • Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 48 (Boys: 28 / Girls: 20 )
  • Address: South Parks Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8JE
  • Website:
  • Telephone: 01803326330
  • School name: Cockington Primary School
  • School type: Academy converter
  • Phase: Primary
  • Lower age: 5
  • Upper age: 11
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form provision: Not applicable
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 510
  • Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 443 (Boys: 210 / Girls: 233 )
  • Address: Old Mill Road, Torquay, TQ2 6AP
  • Website: https://www.cockingtonprimary.org.uk
  • Telephone: 01803214100

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