44POPULATION
2.6%UNEMPLOYED
64%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
32%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsTQ2 6UT

What social class do the population of TQ2 6UT belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is TQ2 6UT 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 TQ2 6UT from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 12%Children
  • 90%Adults

12% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 17% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in TQ26UT male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Cockington-with-Chelston.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 32%AB
  • 51%C2/C2
  • 16%DE

According to census records, 32% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 16%SINGLE
  • 64%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in TQ2 6UT is 16%. Single and 'other' people is 83%.

ETHNICITY

  • 97%WHITE
  • 3%NON-WHITE

97% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 93.8%WORKING
  • 2.6%UNEMPLOYED

2.6% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

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TQ2 6UT Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near TQ2 6UT

Events

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near TQ2 6UT

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

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Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in TQ2 6UT

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in TQ2 6UT

Libraries

Libraries

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TQ26UT Postcode Breakdown

TQAREA2DISTRICT6SECTORUTUNIT
Full PostcodeTQ2 6UT
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownTorquay
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
County
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

TQ26UT Postal District

Compass Postal District

TQ2 6UT 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 TQ2 6UT.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Paignton1.7 miles S
Torquay2.7 miles E
Churston4 miles S
Totnes4.3 miles SW
Berry Pomeroy4.3 miles W
Newton Abbot5.5 miles N
Brixham5.8 miles SE
Ashsprington6.1 miles SW
Kingsteignton6.5 miles N
Cornworthy6.5 miles SW
Bishopsteignton6.5 miles N
Harberton7.4 miles W
Kingswear7.4 miles S
Dartmouth7.5 miles S
Humber7.6 miles N
London165 miles E
Glasgow372 miles N
Edinburgh380 miles N
Cardiff74 miles N
Liverpool206 miles N
Southampton99 miles E
Saint Ives80 miles E

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BBC News

Devon postman delivers final letter after 43 years

From glass blower to MBE-awarded postman, Richard Lethbridge has had a remarkable 43-year career

Devon Live

Pedestrian seriously injured in van crash that closed the A38 for hours

A pedestrian in his 40s was involved in a collision with a van soon after midnight on Monday, April 22.

Devon Live

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Anton Du Beke admits he has wanted to dance with Cat Deeley for years

Devon Live

Exeter boss Caldwell laments 'really soft' Woods red

Exeter City boss Gary Caldwell says he is unhappy with the decision to send off Ryan Woods in their 2-1 win at Northampton Town.

BBC News

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