torquay TQ12 Postcodes
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Torquay (TQ12)
The TQ12 postcode area is located in the Torquay postcode town region, within the county of Devon, and contains a total of 2238 individual postcodes.
There are 89 electoral wards in the TQ12 postcode area, including Brixham, Buckfastleigh, Dartmouth, Kingsbridge, Newton Abbot, Paignton, Salcombe, South Brent, Teignmouth, Torquay, Totnes which come under the local authority of the Teignbridge Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 21% of people in TQ12 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of TQ12 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The TQ12 postcode is a geographically based postcode district, located in the Torquay district of South Devon, England. It covers the area of Torquay itself, as well as the nearby villages of St Marychurch and Watcombe.
Located on the south coast of England, the popular resort town of Torquay is popular for its beaches, warm climate, and scenic coastal and countryside setting. Torquay is a busy town with plenty of cafes, restaurants, bars, and a vibrant nightlife. There are also a number of cultural and historical attractions, such as Kents Cavern prehistoric caves, Torre Abbey Medieval Monastery, Torquay Museum, and Babbacombe Model Village.
St Marychurch is located to the north east of Torquay, and is a picturesque village with quaint thatched cottages and farmhouses. It boasts a beautiful archaeological site, worshipped by pagans of the iron age. Watcombe is a village nestled in the wooded Valley of the River Teign, and is home to the stunning Watcombe Woods and a charming old Norman church.
The area covered by the TQ12 postcode is home to several large and well-known businesses, such as the Torbay Hospital, one of the largest and most modern hospitals in the UK. Other notable businesses located in the postcode district include Torbay Council, Torbay Holiday Park, Torquay English Country Tea Garden, Riviera International Centre, and Torquay United Football Club.
TQ12 is also home to many schools, universities and colleges, such as Torquay Boys' and Girls' Grammar School, Torquay Academy, and South Devon College. There are a number of parks, green spaces and nature reserves, including Torquay Seafront Gardens, Edginswell Park, Occombe Farm Regional Park, and Kent's Cavern Nature Reserve.
The area is well served by public transport, via bus and train services, with regular services connecting the area to the rest of Devon and beyond. Torre railway station, located in TQ12, is part of the Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway, running along a scenic stretch of the River Dart. TQ12 is also home to a range of supermarkets, shops, pubs, and restaurants.
Demographics
Devon
TQ12 is located in the county of Devon, in England.
Devon has a total population of 1,177,900, making it the 11th largest county in the UK.
Devon has a total area of 2589 square miles, and a population density of 175 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | TQ12 |
| Postal Town | Torquay |
| MSOA Name | Teignbridge 014 |
| LSOA Name | Teignbridge 014D |
| County | Devon |
| Region | Devon |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Teignbridge |
| Area Classification | Largely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%) |
TQ12 Electoral Wards
The postal region of TQ12, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Monday, April 8, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 21% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.