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5.3%UNEMPLOYED
33%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
13%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsTQ12 2AR

What social class do the population of TQ12 2AR belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is TQ12 2AR in Torquay, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about TQ12 2AR from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 19%Children
  • 81%Adults

19% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 11% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in TQ122AR male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Bushell.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 13%AB
  • 56%C2/C2
  • 32%DE

According to census records, 13% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 36%SINGLE
  • 33%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in TQ12 2AR is 36%. Single and 'other' people is 63%.

ETHNICITY

  • 96%WHITE
  • 3%NON-WHITE

96% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 89.9%WORKING
  • 5.3%UNEMPLOYED

5.3% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

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Libraries

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TQ122AR Postcode Breakdown

TQAREA12DISTRICT2SECTORARUNIT
Full PostcodeTQ12 2AR
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownTorquay
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyDevon
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

TQ122AR Postal District

Compass Postal District

TQ12 2AR postcode is located in the postal town of Torquay. Torquay postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode TQ12 2AR.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Newton Abbot0.2 miles E
Kingsteignton1.5 miles NE
Bishopsteignton3.3 miles E
Humber3.4 miles NE
Chudleigh4.8 miles N
Bovey Tracey5 miles NW
Ilsington6.2 miles W
Teignmouth6.2 miles E
Ashburton6.5 miles W
Dawlish7 miles E
Trusham7 miles N
Paignton7 miles SE
Berry Pomeroy7.1 miles S
Torquay7.3 miles SE
Lustleigh7.6 miles NW
London164 miles E
Glasgow367 miles N
Edinburgh375 miles N
Cardiff69 miles N
Liverpool201 miles N
Southampton99 miles E
Saint Ives81 miles E

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Devon Live

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EastEnders star Bobby Brazier has reportedly moved on from his Strictly Come Dancing co-star Ellie Leach, after the pair enjoyed a brief romance following their time on the BBC show

Devon Live

'Disturbing' discovery as Plymouth police target motorists and pubs during special operation

Operation Backgammon saw teams of police carry out searches of venues and vehicles in north and east of Plymouth

Plymouth Live

Exeter's Cole 'cherishing each day' as a footballer

Exeter City midfielder Reece Cole says he thought he was done with full-time football before joining the Grecians.

BBC News

DWP to pay 37.5m to the South West

The money will help people in need with essential costs like food and energy bills

Devon Live

Marks & Spencer issues warning to anyone who has bought hot cross buns

The supermarket giant has issued a warning to all customers who have bought its hot cross buns

Devon Live

Devon town centre set for five months of roadworks

Emergency work on the gas pipeline will start on the Tuesday after Easter

Devon Live

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