TQ2 postcode: what it's like to live there
The TQ2 district covers Paignton, Torquay, Kingskerswell. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 7 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in TQ2
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from TQ2 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Exeter: 64 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in TQ2
- Cockington Primary School · TQ2 6AP · Good or better in every area (2025) · Bottom 8% in England
- Lift Barton Hill · TQ2 8JA · Good (2023) · Top 31% in England
- Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School · TQ2 6DB · Good (2022) · Bottom 24% in England
- Preston Primary School · TQ2 6UY · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 41% in England
- Sherwell Valley Primary School · TQ2 6ES · Remains Good (2024) · Bottom 50% in England
- Shiphay Learning Academy · TQ2 7NF · Good or better in every area (2024) · Top 44% in England
- Watcombe Primary School · TQ2 8NU · Good (2024) · Bottom 7% in England
Secondary schools in TQ2
- Torquay Academy · TQ2 7NU · Standards maintained (2025) · Top 42% in England
- Torquay Boys' Grammar School · TQ2 7EL · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 4% in England
- Torquay Girls' Grammar School · TQ2 7DY · Outstanding (2023) · Top 4% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in TQ2
- Acorns Pre-School · TQ2 6AP · Good (Ofsted)
- Holy Angels Pre-School · TQ2 6DB · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Southernwood Nursery · TQ2 6JE · Good (Ofsted)
- Kiddi Caru Nursery · TQ2 7AZ · Good (Ofsted)
- Peekaboo Childcare · TQ2 7HH · Good (Ofsted)
- Rainbow Day Nursery · TQ2 7AB · Good (Ofsted)
- Watcombe Children's Centre Nursery · TQ2 8NU · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in TQ2
- Chelston Hall Surgery · TQ2 6HW
- Croft Hall Medical Practice · TQ2 5UA
Neighbourhoods in TQ2
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of TQ2 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelston, Cockington & Livermead | 30% | £259k | Average | 8 min |
| Shiphay & the Willows | 26% | £248k | High | 11 min |
| Torquay Central | 21% | £165k | Very high | 10 min |
| Watcombe | 16% | £255k | High | 8 min |
| Upton & Hele | 6% | £200k | Very high | 9 min |
Questions
Where is the TQ2 postcode?
TQ2 covers 7 neighbourhoods in Paignton, Torquay, Kingskerswell, with 933 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in TQ2?
The typical home price across TQ2's neighbourhoods is £248k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in TQ2?
7 primary and 3 secondary state schools have a TQ2 postcode.
How long is the commute from TQ2?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Exeter 64 minutes.