Postcode TQ1 2LZ (Torbay)

Map showing TQ1 2LZ and nearby postcodes

The postcode TQ1 2LZ is located in Torbay It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. TQ1 2LZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

TQ1 2LZ is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.7 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of TQ1 2LZ as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.

The closest road name to TQ1 2LZ is Haldon Road which is centered 30 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Haldon Road and is 44 m away. The closest railway station is Torquay Rail Station, 2.43 km away.

The closest primary school to TQ1 2LZ (for ages 11 and under) is Ilsham Church of England Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on April 18, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Spires College. The last OFSTED inspection on April 20, 2017 rated this school as Good

The local pub for residents of TQ1 2LZ is Hare & Hounds and is 5.84 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 22, 2022. The nearest takeaway food is available from Chan's Takeaway and is 6.1 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on December 18, 2021.

100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for TQ1 2LZ is covered by the Devon & Cornwall police force association and Torbay is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to TQ1 2LZ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to TQ1 2LZ, and the approximate distance away.

Haldon Road 30 m
Haldon Close 53 m
Gainsborough Close 101 m
Higher Lincombe Road 111 m
Ridgeway Road 113 m
Blenheim Close 116 m
Higher Erith Road 165 m
Manor Garden 195 m
Middle Lincombe Road 235 m
Lower Erith Road 246 m
The Woods 250 m
Acadia Road 258 m
Oxlea Close 266 m
Lincombe Drive 344 m
Oxlea Road 370 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode TQ1 2LZ

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from TQ1 2LZ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ilsham Church of England Academy Good
(April 18, 2018)
624 m
Warberry CofE Academy Good
(February 21, 2018)
853 m
All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School Good
(January 24, 2017)
1.36 km
Ellacombe Church of England Academy Good
(July 10, 2018)
1.68 km
The Spires College Good
(April 20, 2017)
1.79 km
Upton St James CofE Primary School Good
(February 15, 2019)
2.3 km
Abbey School 2.34 km
Homelands Primary School Good
(December 8, 2021)
2.5 km
Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay Requires improvement
(November 14, 2018)
2.59 km
St Margaret's Academy Good
(September 21, 2017)
2.59 km
Cockington Primary School Serious Weaknesses
(October 13, 2021)
2.61 km
St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School Good
(January 26, 2017)
2.86 km
St Cuthbert Mayne School Good
(November 24, 2016)
2.96 km
Torre Church of England Academy Good
(July 8, 2021)
2.99 km
Torquay Academy Good
(February 27, 2020)
3.11 km
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School Requires improvement
(July 11, 2018)
3.31 km
Preston Primary School Good
(September 20, 2017)
3.56 km
Torquay Girls Grammar School Outstanding
(September 14, 2011)
3.56 km
Phoenix Bay School 3.57 km
Barton Hill Academy Good
(March 28, 2018)
3.71 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TQ1 2LZ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Costcutter Retailers - other 4
Good
December 16, 2020
5.71 km
Hare & Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 22, 2022
5.84 km
Alston Court Residential Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
May 17, 2018
5.94 km
Black Rabbit Manufacturers/packers Awaiting Inspection
6.07 km
Chan's Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
December 18, 2021
6.1 km
Orchard Organic Farm Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 26, 2021
6.13 km
The Lord Nelson Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 14, 2018
6.27 km
The Linny Inn And Hayloft Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 28, 2018
6.32 km
The Sloop Inn - Hungry Horse Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 29, 2019
6.4 km
Kingskerswell C Of E Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 1, 2022
6.44 km
Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
May 15, 2017
6.55 km
Bessmount Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 3
Satisfactory
October 26, 2021
6.72 km
Aller Vale Garage (Cox Bros) Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 15, 2019
6.78 km
Plant World Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 2, 2018
6.91 km
The Park Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 15, 2018
6.95 km
Stokeinteignhead Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 20, 2018
6.99 km
Stokeinteignhead Community Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 7, 2018
7.05 km
The Church House Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 25, 2022
7.05 km
L&F Handmade Confectionery Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
March 11, 2020
7.27 km
Bickley Mill Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 18, 2020
7.32 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TQ1 2LZ - Data from Apr 2022

Haldon Road Bus Stop/Station 44 m
Gainsborough Close Bus Stop/Station 124 m
Heywood Lodge Higher Erith Rd Bus Stop/Station 164 m
Mount Vernon Higher Erith Road Bus Stop/Station 168 m
Higher Lincombe Road Bus Stop/Station 194 m
Torquay Rail Station Rail 2.43 km
Torre Rail Station Rail 2.93 km
Paignton Rail Station Rail 5.03 km
Torquay Harbour Boarding Pontoon Ferry 1.23 km
Torquay Harbour Boarding Pontoon Ferry 1.23 km
Torquay Harbour Boarding Pontoon Ferry 1.23 km
Exeter International Airport Air 30.59 km
Plymouth City Airport Air 42.93 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TQ1 2LZ - Data from Dec 2021

Oxlea Hill Hill Or Mountain 85 m
Oxlea Copse Woodland Or Forest 400 m
Meadfoot Beach Beach 490 m
Park Hill Hill Or Mountain 856 m
Warberry Hill Hill Or Mountain 898 m
East Shag Island 909 m
St Johns Wood Woodland Or Forest 923 m
West Shag Island 987 m
Asheldon Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.01 km
Magwintons Island 1.09 km
Saddle Rock Island 1.17 km
Anstey's Cove Bay 1.22 km
Devil's Point Wetland 1.26 km
The Millstones Island 1.27 km
Redgate Beach Beach 1.33 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for TQ1 2LZ - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 100%

Location

Country England
Latitude 50.46236600
Longitude -3.50885200
OS Easting 293001
OS Northing 0063592
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
25509
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Devon & Cornwall

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Torbay
Electoral Ward Wellswood
Local Authority District Torbay
Region / Government Office Region South West
European Electoral Region South West
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: Heart of the South West
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council Devon and Cornwall

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E06000027
Travel To Work Area Torquay and Paignton

NHS

NHS England Region South West
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Torbay
Cancer Alliance Peninsula
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
South West
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
Devon
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS Devon CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Urbanites
Group: Ageing urban living
Subgroup: Self-sufficient retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Paignton/Torquay BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Torquay BUASD
Workplace Zone E33048022
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Torbay 010
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Torbay 010E
Output Area / Small Area 5B3