torquay TQ6 Postcodes

Torquay (TQ6)

The TQ6 postcode area is located in the Torquay postcode town region, within the county of Devon, and contains a total of 546 individual postcodes.

There are 23 electoral wards in the TQ6 postcode area, including Brixham, Buckfastleigh, Dartmouth, Kingsbridge, Newton Abbot, Paignton, Salcombe, South Brent, Teignmouth, Torquay, Totnes which come under the local authority of the South Hams Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 25% of people in TQ6 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of TQ6 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The TQ6 postcode is an area located in Torbay, Devon, South West England. It stretches from Torquay on the coast through Brixham to Churston Ferrers and includes small villages and towns including Churston and Maidencombe.

People living in this postcode area will benefit from the temperate climate of Torbay and its stunning scenery. Torbay is renowned for its sandy beaches and is known as the English Riviera due to its mild climate. It is home to attractions such as Paignton Zoo, the Aquarium at Torquay, Babbacombe Model Village and Kent's Cavern.

The area is served by two main railway stations on the Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway, which connects Brixham and Paignton. Additionally, two local bus services serve the Torbay area. The TQ6 postcode includes several primary schools such as Churston Ferrers Primary, Hillcroft Primary and Hilton Primary, as well as secondary schools such as Torquay Academy, Terranova College, Churston Grammar School and King's School.

The TQ6 postcode includes the The English Riviera Centre and The English Riviera Geopark, which was nominated as a Global Geopark. The National Trust owns and manages much of the land in the area, and there are many visitor attractions such as Torre Abbey in Torquay and Greenway House, the former home of the author Agatha Christie in Brixham. There are also a wide variety of restaurants, pubs, cafes and shops throughout the TQ6 postcode.

The economy of the TQ6 postcode is mainly reliant on tourism and local services, although there are also a number of large employers such as the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust. Property prices in the TQ6 postcode are some of the highest in the county with a mix of detached, semi-detached, terraced, and apartment properties available.

For those looking for outdoor activities, there are a variety of walks, bike tracks and horse riding trails in the local area. The TQ6 postcode is well connected to the rest of the UK, with easy access to road links, international airports and the nearby ports of Plymouth and Dartmouth.

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