Newton Road is in Torquay and in Torbay district.
TQ2 5BU is located in the Tormohun electoral ward, within the English
Parliamentary constituency of Torbay. This postcode has been in use
since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Newton Road, Torquay, TQ2 5BU and displays a report on the
quality of
life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ2 5AE, TQ1 4AB, TQ2 5AF, TQ1 4UT, TQ1 4AD, TQ2 5QZ, TQ2 5YB, TQ2 5BW, TQ1 4FF.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Newton Road, Torquay, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2020-11-06 | £263,513 |
| 2 Newton Road, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2006-08-21 | £338,879 |
| 4 Newton Road, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2004-07-09 | £219,443 |
| 6 Newton Road, Torquay, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2003-11-21 | £254,162 |
| 2 Newton Road, Torquay, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £131,500 | 2002-11-11 | £317,807 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cockington Primary School Cockington Primary School, Old Mill Road , TQ2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 630 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torre Church of England Academy Barton Road , TQ1 4DN | 3out of 4 | 633 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton St James CofE Primary School St James Road , Upton TQ1 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 636 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School Queensway , Chelston TQ2 6DB | 2out of 4 | 905 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellacombe Church of England Academy Ellacombe Church Road , TQ1 1TG | 3out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torquay Academy Cricketfield Road , TQ2 7NU | 3out of 4 | 995 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY | 4out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | 4out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Spires College Westlands Lane , TQ1 3PE | 3out of 4 | 1,441 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert Mayne School Trumlands Road , TQ1 4RN | 3out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF Academy Torbay EF House, Castle Road , TQ1 3BG | - not rated | 951 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eat That Frog C.I.C 91 Union Street , TQ1 3DG | - not rated | 960 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School Hampton Court , Fore Street TQ1 4PR | - not rated | 1,947 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Burton Academy South Parks Road , TQ2 8JE | - not rated | 2,103 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Combe Pafford School Steps Lane , Watcombe TQ2 8NL | 3out of 4 | 2,974 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Caffe | 302 Union Street | 72 yd | |
| Genos | 304 Union Street | 98 yd | |
| Platters | 221 Union Street | 166 yd | |
| Indi-Yang | 98 Belgrave Road | 321 yd | |
| Play Cafe | 161 Union Street | 351 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox And Firkin | 217 Union Street | 170 yd | |
| TQ2 Club | Quay House, Lansdowne Lane | 186 yd | |
| DT's | 73 Belgrave Road | 264 yd | |
| The Sportys Bar | 80 Belgrave Road | 362 yd | |
| Freedom 35/ Bull and Bush | 43 Belgrave Road | 386 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torquay Fryer | 284 Union Street | 134 yd | |
| Pappas Takeaway | 185 Union Street | 261 yd | |
| Kebab Revolution | 100 Belgrave Road | 302 yd | |
| Istanbul Kebab | 94 Belgrave Road | 321 yd | |
| Pizzas 2 Go | 88 Belgrave Road | 321 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 5-6 Union Square Shopping Centre, Union Street | 953 yd | |
| Devon Fresh Mart | 49 Sherwell Valley Road | 1,038 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Torre Community Centre TORBAY FOYER TORBAY FOYER TEIGNMOUTH ROAD | 114 yd | |
| South Devon College Of Arts & Technology (Closed) Newton Road | 196 yd | |
| Upton Park LYMINGTON ROAD | tennis courts | 249 yd |
| The Bancourt Hotel (Closed) Avenue Road | swimming pool | 376 yd |
| Castle Fitness MAGDALENE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 389 yd |
| Aztec Club FALKLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool, tennis courts | 557 yd |
| Abbey Lawn Hotel (Closed) Scarborough Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 560 yd |
| Cockington Primary School (Closed) Old Mill Road | swimming pool | 588 yd |
| Torquay Tennis Club BELGRAVE ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 735 yd |
| Torre Valley North Playing Fields RATHMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 742 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 84.6% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.
In 2023, 1 crimes were reported
near Newton Road .
89% of streets in the UK are more dangerous.
This street can be considered very safe.
The most common type of crime was
all crimes. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of TQ2 5BU.
Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the
Open Government Licence.
TQ2 5BU area has a very high unemployment rate.. According to Census 2021, 6% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of retired residents living in TQ2 5BU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Full-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Female | 89 |
| Male | 89 |
| Single | 55 |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34 |
| Married: Same sex | 2 |
| Separated | 6 |
| Divorced | 29 |
| Widowed | 18 |
| Very good health | 68 |
| Good health | 59 |
| Fair health | 31 |
| Bad health | 15 |
| Very bad health | 5 |
| No qualifications | 34 |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18 |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 28 |
| Apprenticeship | 15 |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14 |
| Degree or Similar | 21 |
| Other | 11 |
| Chinese | 1 |
| Other Asian | 4 |
| Black African | 1 |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3 |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3 |
| Mixed Other | 2 |
| White | 163 |
| Other | 1 |
| United Kingdom | 149 |
| European Union | 12 |
| Rest of Europe | 4 |
| Africa | 3 |
| Middle East and Asia | 7 |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1 |
| Oceania | 5 |
| Born in the UK | 149 |
| 10+ Years | 19 |
| 5-10 Years | 4 |
| 2-5 Years | 4 |
| Less than 2 years | 2 |
| United Kingdom | 103 |
| Ireland | 3 |
| Poland | 4 |
| Romania | 1 |
| North Africa | 1 |
| Eastern Asia | 1 |
| South-East Asia | 2 |
| Central Asia | 1 |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1 |
| Oceania | 2 |
| No passport held | 58 |
| No religion | 85 |
| Christian | 80 |
| Buddhist | 3 |
| Muslim | 1 |
| Other religion | 1 |
| Not answered | 8 |