72POPULATION
8.7%UNEMPLOYED
39%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
7%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsTQ2 8EL

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


AVERAGE AGES

  • 24%Children
  • 76%Adults

24% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 7% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 43.1%Male
  • 56.9%Female

From the last census, 43.1% of people in TQ28EL male, and 56.9% female. Women outnumber men in Watcombe.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 7%AB
  • 44%C2/C2
  • 50%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

  • 35%SINGLE
  • 39%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in TQ2 8EL is 35%. Single and 'other' people is 65%.

ETHNICITY

  • 97%WHITE
  • 2%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 83.8%WORKING
  • 8.7%UNEMPLOYED

8.7% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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Demographics

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

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Libraries

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TQ28EL Postcode Breakdown

TQAREA2DISTRICT8SECTORELUNIT
Full PostcodeTQ2 8EL
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

TQ28EL Postal District

Compass Postal District

TQ2 8EL 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 8EL.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Torquay3.1 miles SE
Bishopsteignton4.1 miles N
Paignton4.2 miles SW
Newton Abbot4.3 miles NW
Kingsteignton4.7 miles NW
Teignmouth5 miles NE
Humber5.4 miles N
Churston6.3 miles S
Berry Pomeroy6.6 miles SW
Totnes6.8 miles SW
Dawlish7 miles NE
Brixham7.5 miles S
Chudleigh7.9 miles N
Exmouth8.6 miles NE
Ashsprington8.6 miles SW
London163 miles E
Glasgow370 miles N
Edinburgh377 miles N
Cardiff71 miles N
Liverpool203 miles N
Southampton97 miles E
Saint Ives78 miles E

Miles of traffic and lengthy delays after serious A30 crash

There has been a serious crash on the A30 near Exeter today (Thursday, March 28) which has caused five miles of congestion

Devon Live

Live: A38 blocked near after 'major' crash with drivers warned of 'lethal' conditions

Eyewitnesses reported a car and lorry were involved in the 'major' crash in Plympton

Plymouth Live

Worried Plymouth family plead for help to find man missing from Plympton

Police and the family of William Scotter are growing increasingly concerned for his safety.

Plymouth Live

Green Gables pub in Exeter closes again

The doors of popular newly refurbished Exeter locals pub Green Gables have closed once again with a new tenant being sought to take it over

Devon Live

Plymouth Parkway return home after two months to seal needed win

Victory against bottom side Didcot Town and gave their survival hopes a huge boost with a 2-1 win.

Plymouth Live

Two men jailed for huge cannabis factory in Exminster

The potential yearly value of the crop was estimated to be 1.7million

Devon Live

Championship set for tense finale at top and bottom

BBC Sport looks at how the battles for promotion - and to avoid relegation - are shaping up in the Championship.

BBC News

St John's Catholic School's first ever Easter Fair a roaring success

St John's Catholic Primary School in Tiverton springs into the Easter season with a fun-filled fair, showcasing creativity, community spirit, and a commitment to enriching student experiences

Devon Live

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