Cost of Living in TQ2
Torbay
TQ2 at a glance
Postcode district (TQ2)Figures describe the TQ2 postcode district as a whole — a guide to the area, not a valuation of any one home. Prices from HM Land Registry; council tax is an estimate (verify your exact band below). 2026/27 estimate using the Torbay average Band D rate published by MHCLG and an estimated band. Parish charges, discounts and premiums can change your bill.
House prices in TQ2
Postcode district (TQ2)Median sale price over the last five years by property type, with how each compares to the national median.
| Property type | Median price | Sales (5y) | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £410,000 | 451 | −£5k |
| Semi-detached | £276,000 | 603 | +£16k |
| Terraced | £220,000 | 755 | +£0 |
| Flat | £140,000 | 548 | −£90k |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).
Council tax in TQ2
Council-tax band is an estimate, not a verified per-address figure. Check the exact band on GOV.UK.
Affordability & area context
Postcode district (TQ2)TQ2 sits at an average deprivation decile of 4.3 out of 10 (around the English average for deprivation), based on the 28 neighbourhoods (LSOAs) it covers in the English Indices of Deprivation 2025. Homes here typically sell for 10% less than the national median.