TQ2 Torquay demonstrates modest market fundamentals relative to national performance. Over five years, residential prices expanded at 1.8% compound annual growth, while rental yields grew faster at 4.6% CAGR, suggesting stronger rental demand than capital appreciation. The area's population increased by 0.7% during this period, indicating limited demographic expansion. With a trajectory score of 41.8 out of 100—placing it in the 10th percentile nationally—TQ2 ranks as an average performer. The postcode is currently in a latent gentrification stage, meaning no significant urban regeneration activity has accelerated property values or infrastructure improvements. These metrics reflect a stable but slow-growth market characteristic of many coastal leisure destinations.
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- 1Property prices up 1.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.6% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.7% per year
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What's changing in Torquay · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.6 points this month to 41/100, driven mainly by price opportunity.
Torquay (TQ2) common questions
Is Torquay up and coming?
Torquay (TQ2) has a trajectory score of 41/100 (Average), placing it in the top 91% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 3.1 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Torquay safe?
Torquay has a safety score of 50/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Torquay?
The average property price in Torquay (TQ2) is £267k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Torquay?
The median monthly rent in Torquay (TQ2) is £937 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Torquay?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Torquay (TQ1), Paignton (TQ3), Paignton (TQ4), Newton Abbot (TQ12), Brixham (TQ5). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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