TQ2 8QU Postcode Location Details & Properties

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This article lists all information about TQ2 8QU postcode, such as Residential Properties, Schools, and nearby places. Other information listed are property sales data, trends, estimated property prices, etc.

It also covers Mailing address Info, Location Information, Map and directions, and Administrative details. You also get various information from the census like population, poverty, health index, etc.

Summary

TQ2 8QU is a residential postcode in Torquay, Paignton/Torquay. TQ2 8QU postcode is currently an active postcode. You can use the postcode to send mail within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean. According to the 2011 census, TQ2 8QU has 25 properties within its service area. TQ2 8QU is located in Barton with Watcombe, Torbay region with center coordinates 50.49662800, -3.53525300.

The population of TQ2 8QU postcode is 47, and all individuals are eligible to receive mail through Royal Mail Service.

Postcode belongs to TQ postcode Area, TQ2 District, and TQ2 8 postcode Sector.

Properties in TQ2 8QU area have been sold 35 times from 1995 to 2023. To get detailed information on sales, View the sales table below.

Sample Mailing Address For TQ2 8QU Postcode
#House No/Name,
TORQUAY , TQ2 8QU

Geography And Location Details

Latitude 50.49663
Longitude -3.53525
Northing 67440
Easting 291206
Altitude 101 Meters
Grid Reference Code SX912674
Plus Code 9C2RFFW7+MV
Distance To Sea 1.13 mi

TQ2 8QU postcode has center coordinates [50.49663,-3.53525]. Altitude reading for the postcode is 101 Meters above sea level. The postcode location can also be represented using #SX912674 National grid reference number.

History And Statistics

Introduced 1980-01-01
Last Updated December 2023
Mail Frequency Low (Postcode Recieves < 25 Mail per day)
Postcode Range Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

This Royal mail postcode was first introduced and became servicable in 1980-01-01. Total number of mails recieved in TQ2 8QU is less than 25 mails per day. Mails getting delivered may take longer than normal as per Royal Mail records. Postcode range is limited to one specified apartment or building exactly at specified lat,long.

Census Statistics

Households 25
Population 47
Rural / Urban Urban city and town
Poverty Ratio (IOMD)
10655 / 31421
Census Output Area E00077126
Built Up Area Paignton/Torquay
Built Up SubDivision Torquay
Lower Layer Output Super Area Torbay 001D
Middle Layer Output Super Area Watcombe

This location is an urban city and town. According to 2011 census, 33.91% of the people in TQ2 8QU is below poverty.

Components Of Postcode

Postcode Area TQ
Postcode District TQ2
Postcode Sector TQ2 8

Adminstration And Postcode Areas

Country England
County Devon
District Torbay
Ward Barton with Watcombe
Parish Torbay, unparished area
Local Authority N/A
Constituency Torbay
Region South West
ITL Level 2 Devon
ITL Level 3 Torbay

Amenities Available In TQ2 8QU


Work Place

Nearby Work Area Torquay and Paignton
Average Income £34000

Railway Station

Station Torre
Distance To Station 1.69 mi

Police Stations

Safety & Water Facilities

Police Force Devon & Cornwall
Water Company South West Water
Sewage Company N/A

Property Sales In TQ2 8QU


Address Property Type Price Date
6 GARD CLOSE, TORQUAY, TQ2 8QU Detached (Freehold) £79,000
1995-06-02
9 GARD CLOSE, TORQUAY, TQ2 8QU Semi Detached (Freehold) £57,500
£187,000
1995-05-25
2013-08-16
11 GARD CLOSE, TORQUAY, TQ2 8QU Semi Detached (Freehold) £57,950
1996-07-19
5 GARD CLOSE, TORQUAY, TQ2 8QU Semi Detached (Freehold) £66,000
£239,950
£217,450
£255,000
1997-11-07
2007-12-06
2009-10-20
2016-09-28
4 GARD CLOSE, TORQUAY, TQ2 8QU Detached (Freehold) £124,250
1998-08-14
3 GARD CLOSE, TORQUAY, TQ2 8QU Semi Detached (Freehold) £78,000
£232,950
£320,000
1998-09-11
2007-11-14
2021-09-16
23 GARD CLOSE, TORQUAY, TQ2 8QU Semi Detached (Freehold) £84,950
1999-10-20
31 GARD CLOSE, TORQUAY, TQ2 8QU Semi Detached (Freehold) £88,950
1999-03-31
15 GARD CLOSE, TORQUAY, TQ2 8QU Semi Detached (Freehold) £73,000
£185,000
£250,000
1999-04-19
2012-08-21
2019-11-26
19 GARD CLOSE, TORQUAY, TQ2 8QU Detached (Freehold) £87,000
1999-08-26
14 GARD CLOSE, TORQUAY, TQ2 8QU Semi Detached (Freehold) £90,000
£100,000
£148,000
£247,000
2001-12-19
2003-07-30
2004-11-12
2020-09-11
7 GARD CLOSE, TORQUAY, TQ2 8QU Detached (Freehold) £125,000
£270,000
£275,000
2002-06-15
2004-09-02
2016-01-28
27 GARD CLOSE, TORQUAY, TQ2 8QU Semi Detached (Freehold) £112,000
£212,500
2003-07-30
2019-07-31
16 GARD CLOSE, TORQUAY, TQ2 8QU Semi Detached (Freehold) £137,000
2004-04-21
21 GARD CLOSE, TORQUAY, TQ2 8QU Semi Detached (Freehold) £186,000
2005-08-12
12 GARD CLOSE, TORQUAY, TQ2 8QU Semi Detached (Freehold) £154,000
2009-09-09
18 GARD CLOSE, TORQUAY, TQ2 8QU Semi Detached (Freehold) £167,500
£235,000
2012-04-20
2015-11-20
13 GARD CLOSE, TORQUAY, TQ2 8QU Semi Detached (Freehold) £185,000
2014-07-04
2 GARD CLOSE, TORQUAY, TQ2 8QU Detached (Freehold) £231,500
2019-12-16
25 GARD CLOSE, TORQUAY, TQ2 8QU Semi Detached (Freehold) £273,000
2021-06-25

Demographic of property sales [1995-2023]


Latest Property Sales Value


Average Property Price in 2023 297823 GBP
Average Price of Flats in 2023 166744 GBP
Average Price of Terraced property in 2023 255449 GBP
Average Price of Semi-Detached property in 2023 313604 GBP
Average Price of Detached Property in 2023 521376 GBP

Public Transport Near TQ2 8QU


Bus Stops

Stop Location Distance
Moor Lane Close
Moor Lane, Barton
112.45 metres
Barchington Avenue
Barchington Avenue, Barton
132.19 metres
Barchington Avenue
Barchington Avenue, Barton
148.00 metres
Peasland Road
Moor Lane, Watcombe
193.87 metres
Swedwell Road
Swedwell Road, Barton
210.00 metres

Railway Stations

Station Location Distance
Torre Rail Station
Torre
2.72 km
Torquay Rail Station
Torquay
3.99 km
Newton Abbot Rail Station
Newton Abbot
5.83 km
Teignmouth Rail Station
Teignmouth
6.40 km
Paignton Rail Station
Paignton
7.20 km

Metro Stations

Station Location Distance
Paignton (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway)
Great Western Road, Paignton
7.20 km

Airports

Airport Location Distance
Exeter International Airport
Exeter Airport
27.39 km

Ferry Ports

Port Location Distance
Torquay - North Quay
A379 Torbay Road, Torquay
4.11 km
Torquay Harbour Boarding Pontoon
Victoria Parade, Torquay
4.25 km
Shaldon Teignmouth Ferry Landing
Marine Parade, Shaldon
5.35 km
Teignmouth Ferry Landing
Strand, Teignmouth
5.66 km

Other Postcodes Nearby


Postcode Distance from TQ2 8QU
(In Meters)
TQ2 8LY 544.62
TQ2 8SH 375.08
TQ2 8BX 506.39
TQ2 8DJ 445.01
TQ2 8NA 437.47
TQ2 8DH 416.39
TQ2 8PW 341.97
TQ2 8RA 331.34
TQ2 8LZ 475.28
TQ2 8LT 416.52

Frequently Asked Questions


You can send mail to anyone living in TQ2 8QU through Royal Mail Service.

  • Copy the sample address and add property name/number to it.
  • if required add the recipient's name.
  • You can also browse the list of properties to find out the exact address.
  • Once you have noted down the address write it down on your To section of the envelope.
  • Drop the envelope in your nearest post office.

To calculate distance between your current location and TQ2 8QU just follow this link

The recent average sale price of a property in TQ2 8QU is 297823 GBP. But pricing may vary depending on the property type, For more details check the above table.

Find all schools near the postcode listed in the schools section of this article.

Its located in Torquay, Paignton/Torquay. View the map section for more details.

There are 25 properties in TQ2 8QU as per Royal mail database.

To get directions to reach TQ2 8QU follow this link.

TORQUAY