The postcode TQ1 2QD is located in Torbay It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. TQ1 2QD is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
TQ1 2QD is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.2 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 2QD as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Delayed retirement.
The closest road name to TQ1 2QD is Lincombe Hill Road which is centered 96 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Higher Erith Road and is 65 m away. The closest railway station is Torquay Rail Station, 2.59 km away.
The closest primary school to TQ1 2QD (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 2QD is Hare & Hounds and is 5.68 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 5.93 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.
Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for TQ1 2QD is covered by the Devon & Cornwall police force association and Torbay is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to TQ1 2QD and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to TQ1 2QD, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode TQ1 2QD
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from TQ1 2QD - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilsham Church of England Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (April 18, 2018) | 191 m |
| Warberry CofE Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (February 21, 2018) | 636 m |
| All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 24, 2017) | 1.01 km |
| Ellacombe Church of England Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (July 10, 2018) | 1.52 km |
| The Spires College | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (April 20, 2017) | 1.53 km |
| Abbey School | Independent school | 2-11 | 1.99 km | |
| Upton St James CofE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 15, 2019) | 2.16 km |
| Homelands Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 8, 2021) | 2.21 km |
| Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (November 14, 2018) | 2.27 km |
| St Margaret's Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 21, 2017) | 2.29 km |
| St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 26, 2017) | 2.51 km |
| St Cuthbert Mayne School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (November 24, 2016) | 2.65 km |
| Cockington Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Serious Weaknesses (October 13, 2021) | 2.65 km |
| Torre Church of England Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (July 8, 2021) | 2.87 km |
| Torquay Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (February 27, 2020) | 2.92 km |
| Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (July 11, 2018) | 3.24 km |
| Phoenix Bay School | Special school | 5-16 | 3.27 km | |
| Barton Hill Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 28, 2018) | 3.43 km |
| Torquay Girls Grammar School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (September 14, 2011) | 3.47 km |
| Combe Pafford School | Special school | 6-19 | Good (October 18, 2018) | 3.49 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TQ1 2QD - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 16, 2020 | 5.56 km | |
| Hare & Hounds | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2022 | 5.68 km | |
| Black Rabbit | Awaiting Inspection | 5.69 km | |
| Orchard Organic Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2021 | 5.72 km | |
| Alston Court Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 17, 2018 | 5.75 km | |
| Chan's Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 18, 2021 | 5.93 km | |
| The Linny Inn And Hayloft Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 28, 2018 | 6.05 km | |
| The Lord Nelson | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 14, 2018 | 6.07 km | |
| The Sloop Inn - Hungry Horse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 6.2 km | |
| Kingskerswell C Of E Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 6.23 km | |
| Co-operative Group | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 15, 2017 | 6.36 km | |
| Bessmount | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 26, 2021 | 6.53 km | |
| Aller Vale Garage (Cox Bros) Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 15, 2019 | 6.57 km | |
| Stokeinteignhead Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 20, 2018 | 6.58 km | |
| Plant World | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 2, 2018 | 6.61 km | |
| Stokeinteignhead Community Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2018 | 6.65 km | |
| The Church House Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 25, 2022 | 6.65 km | |
| The Park Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 15, 2018 | 6.75 km | |
| L&F Handmade Confectionery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 11, 2020 | 6.92 km | |
| Milltop Orchard | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 3, 2015 | 6.93 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TQ1 2QD - Data from Apr 2022
| Higher Erith Road | 65 m | |
| Kents Cavern | 98 m | |
| St Matthias Church | 125 m | |
| Illsham Primary School | 142 m | |
| Ilsham Primary School | 146 m | |
| Torquay Rail Station | 2.59 km | |
| Torre Rail Station | 2.86 km | |
| Paignton Rail Station | 5.38 km | |
| Torquay Harbour Boarding Pontoon | 1.51 km | |
| Torquay Harbour Boarding Pontoon | 1.51 km | |
| Torquay Harbour Boarding Pontoon | 1.51 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 30.14 km | |
| Plymouth City Airport | 43.07 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TQ1 2QD - Data from Dec 2021
| Oxlea Copse | 288 m | |
| Oxlea Hill | 422 m | |
| Asheldon Copse | 577 m | |
| Warberry Hill | 609 m | |
| Anstey's Cove | 797 m | |
| Devil's Point | 834 m | |
| Redgate Beach | 883 m | |
| Meadfoot Beach | 894 m | |
| Walls Hill | 1.16 km | |
| Park Hill | 1.19 km | |
| St Johns Wood | 1.25 km | |
| East Shag | 1.34 km | |
| Stentiford Hill | 1.38 km | |
| West Shag | 1.44 km | |
| Babbacombe Beach | 1.46 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for TQ1 2QD - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
Energy usage data for TQ1 2QD - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.46633200 |
| Longitude | -3.50752700 |
| OS Easting | 293104 |
| OS Northing | 0064031 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Devon & Cornwall |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000027 |
| Travel To Work Area | Torquay and Paignton |
| 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 |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Delayed 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 | E33048019 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Torbay 010 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Torbay 010C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B1 |