30POPULATION
10.6%UNEMPLOYED
36%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
7%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsTQ2 8EF

What social class do the population of TQ2 8EF belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is TQ2 8EF 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 8EF from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 29%Children
  • 70%Adults

29% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 5% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 40%Male
  • 60%Female

From the last census, 40% of people in TQ28EF male, and 60% female. Women outnumber men in Watcombe.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 7%AB
  • 45%C2/C2
  • 48%DE

According to census records, 7% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 39%SINGLE
  • 36%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in TQ2 8EF is 39%. Single and 'other' people is 61%.

ETHNICITY

  • 97%WHITE
  • 2%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 83.2%WORKING
  • 10.6%UNEMPLOYED

10.6% 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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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Banks near TQ2 8EF

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

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Schools

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Emergencies in TQ2 8EF

Post Offices

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Libraries

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TQ28EF Postcode Breakdown

TQAREA2DISTRICT8SECTOREFUNIT
Full PostcodeTQ2 8EF
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

TQ28EF Postal District

Compass Postal District

TQ2 8EF 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 8EF.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Torquay2.9 miles SE
Paignton4 miles SW
Bishopsteignton4.3 miles N
Newton Abbot4.4 miles NW
Kingsteignton4.9 miles NW
Teignmouth5.2 miles NE
Humber5.5 miles N
Churston6.1 miles S
Berry Pomeroy6.4 miles SW
Totnes6.6 miles SW
Dawlish7.2 miles NE
Brixham7.3 miles S
Chudleigh8.1 miles N
Ashsprington8.5 miles SW
Exmouth8.8 miles NE
London163 miles E
Glasgow370 miles N
Edinburgh378 miles N
Cardiff71 miles N
Liverpool204 miles N
Southampton97 miles E
Saint Ives79 miles E

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BBC News

Drivers warned to avoid putting P plates on their cars

New research has revealed a serious problem

Plymouth Live

Second man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Plymouth

Police say the victim suffered 'numerous stab wounds' which are 'life-changing' following the attack on Monday night

Plymouth Live

Live: Police helicopter involved in search for missing Dartmoor man

Police are searching Brentor and the surrounding areas for Alvin Diaz, who was reported missing from his home today (March 27)

Devon Live

Injured rabbits abandoned on Plymouth roadside

The animals have been named Mark and Jeremy and are now being cared for at Woodside Animal Welfare Sanctuary

Plymouth Live

Plymouth woman died after being pulled from Devonport tower block blaze

Pamela Swaffield suffered fatal injuries after her ninth-floor flat caught alight, inquest hears

Plymouth Live

Young Torpoint dad's death remains a mystery

Badreldin "Bud" Badreldien was found dead near a Devon school just two days before Christmas last year leaving his family in shock

Plymouth Live

Police arrest man on suspicion of attempted murder

Devon and Cornwall Police say a man is in custody after what they say is a "serious assault".

BBC News

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