4POPULATION
4.3%UNEMPLOYED
52%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
15%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsTQ2 8PR

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


AVERAGE AGES

  • 14%Children
  • 87%Adults

14% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 14% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in TQ28PR male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Watcombe.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 15%AB
  • 53%C2/C2
  • 32%DE

According to census records, 15% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 27%SINGLE
  • 52%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in TQ2 8PR is 27%. Single and 'other' people is 72%.

ETHNICITY

  • 98%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

98% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90.5%WORKING
  • 4.3%UNEMPLOYED

4.3% 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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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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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near TQ2 8PR

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

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Emergencies in TQ2 8PR

Post Offices

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Libraries

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TQ28PR Postcode Breakdown

TQAREA2DISTRICT8SECTORPRUNIT
Full PostcodeTQ2 8PR
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

TQ28PR Postal District

Compass Postal District

TQ2 8PR 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 8PR.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Torquay3.5 miles SE
Newton Abbot3.9 miles NW
Bishopsteignton3.9 miles N
Kingsteignton4.4 miles NW
Paignton4.4 miles S
Teignmouth4.9 miles NE
Humber5 miles N
Berry Pomeroy6.5 miles SW
Churston6.5 miles S
Totnes6.8 miles SW
Dawlish6.9 miles NE
Chudleigh7.6 miles N
Brixham7.8 miles S
Exmouth8.6 miles NE
Ashsprington8.7 miles SW
London163 miles E
Glasgow370 miles N
Edinburgh377 miles N
Cardiff71 miles N
Liverpool203 miles N
Southampton97 miles E
Saint Ives79 miles E

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