TQ2 8GX is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (TQ2) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8GX) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case TQ which means Torquay.
- Postal District. In our case TQ2.
- Postal Sector. In our case TQ2 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case GX.
The regional mail center for the post area TQ is the South West Distribution Centre, which is located at Western Approach, Distribution Park, Severn Beach, BRISTOL, BS35 4GG.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the TQ2 8GX postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the TQ2 8GX postcode have the street address of Orchid Way
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the TQ2 8GX postcode is home to a bustling 37 residents!
It is situated within the post town of TORQUAY within the old postal county of Devon.
TQ2 8GX is within the town of Torquay.
The TQ2 8GX postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in TQ2 8GX are flats. Of these flats, most are enclosed end-terraced. The remainder are enclosed mid-terrace, semi-detached, detached and mid-terraced.
Most properties in TQ2 8GX are unknown with the rest being privately rented.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for TQ2 8GX
| Latitude | 50.490340956 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.54347964268 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the TQ2 8GX Postcode?
Download Speeds For TQ2 8GX
| Average Mbps | 31.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 31.600 |
| Maximum Mbps | 45.280 |
TQ2 8GX has an average download speed of 31.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
774 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
9% of postcodes (101,141) have slower broadband speeds.
91% of postcodes (1,082,726) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For TQ2 8GX
| Average Mbps | 6.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 6.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 9.990 |
TQ2 8GX has an average upload speed of 6.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
3,657 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
10% of postcodes (116,155) have slower upload speeds.
90% of postcodes (1,064,829) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of TQ2 8GX Postcode
England Primary Schools
St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Address: St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School, Hartop Road, St Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4QH
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: 01803329070
Ellacombe Church of England Academy
Address: Ellacombe Church of England Academy, Ellacombe Church Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1TG
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: 01803293040
Watcombe Primary School
Address: Watcombe Primary School, Moor Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8NU
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: 01803327419
Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay
Address: Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay, St Catherine's Road, St Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4NZ
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 01803328480
St Margaret's Academy
Address: St Margaret's Academy, Barewell Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4PA
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: 01803327090
Homelands Primary School
Address: Homelands Primary School, Westhill Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4NT
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: 01803328264
Upton St James CofE Primary School
Address: Upton St James CofE Primary School, St James Road, Upton, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4AZ
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 01803328286
Upton St James CofE Primary School
Address: Upton St James CofE Primary School, St James Road, Upton, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4AZ
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact:
Barton Hill Academy
Address: Barton Hill Academy, Barton Hill Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8JA
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: 01803327161
Cockington Primary School
Address: Cockington Primary School, Cockington Primary School, Old Mill Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6AP
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact:
Torre Church of England Academy
Address: Torre Church of England Academy, Barton Road, Torre C of E Academy, Barton Road, TORQUAY, Devon, TQ1 4DN
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: 01803324007
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Address: Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School, Queensway, Chelston, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6DB
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: 01803613095
Sherwell Valley Primary School
Address: Sherwell Valley Primary School, Hawkins Avenue, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6ES
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: 01803613296
Shiphay Learning Academy
Address: Shiphay Learning Academy, Exe Hill, Shiphay, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7NF
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 01803613556
Shiphay School and Orchard Nursery
Address: Shiphay School and Orchard Nursery, Exe Hill, Shiphay, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7NF
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
The Spires College
Address: The Spires College, Westlands Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3PE
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: 01803400660
St Cuthbert Mayne School
Address: St Cuthbert Mayne School, Trumlands Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4RN
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 01803328725
Torquay Academy
Address: Torquay Academy, Cricketfield Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7NU
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: 01803329351
Torquay Boys' Grammar School
Address: Torquay Boys' Grammar School, Shiphay Manor Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7EL
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 01803615501
Torquay Boys' Grammar School
Address: Torquay Boys' Grammar School, Shiphay Manor Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7EL
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact:
Torquay Girls Grammar School
Address: Torquay Girls Grammar School, 30 Shiphay Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7DY
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: 01803613215
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near TQ2 8GX
BARTON SURGERY
Address: LYMINGTON HOUSE, BARTON HILL WAY, TORQUAY, TQ2 8JG
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: :
BARTON DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 49 ISAACS ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 8NA
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: :
RIVIERA DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 98 NEWTON ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 7AB
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: :
MAY HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 4 CADEWELL LANE, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 7AG
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: :
SHIPHAY DENTAL & TORBAY IMPLANT
Address: 41 SHIPHAY LANE, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 7DU
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: :
UNIT 2-3 ST. MARYCHURCH COURT
Address: ST. MARYCHURCH ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 4TY
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near TQ2 8GX
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 168 BARTON HILL ROAD, TORQUAY, TQ2 8HN
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 327304
BARTON PHARMACY
Address: BARTON HC, LYMINGTON HOUSE, BARTON HILL WAY, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 8JG
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 327587
BOOTS
Address: WREN PARK, BROWNS BRIDGE ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 7BJ
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 615874
WATCOMBE PHARMACY
Address: 69 FORE STREET, BARTON, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 8BP
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 310196
SHIPHAY PHARMACY
Address: 11 COLLATON ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 7HH
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 613152
BOOTS
Address: 8 FORE STREET, ST. MARYCHURCH, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 4NE
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near TQ2 8GX
BOOTS OPTICIANS (TORQUAY)
Address: WREN PARK, BROWNS BRIDGE ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 7BJ
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: :
M&S OPTICIANS - TORBAY
Address: THE WILLOWS, SCOTS BRIDGE, NICHOLSON ROAD, TORQUAY, TQ2 7XA
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: :
TORQUAY WILLOWS SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: SAINSBURYS SUPERMARKETS LTD, NICHOLSON ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 7HT
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: :
SPEX OPTICIANS
Address: 2 THE WILLOWS VILLAGE CENTRE, CONDOR WAY, TORQUAY, TQ2 7TG
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: :
ADAM JONES
Address: 24 FORE STREET, ST. MARYCHURCH, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 4LY
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (TORQUAY)
Address: 79-81 UNION STREET, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 3DG
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near TQ2 8GX
THE BARTON HEALTH CENTRE
Address: BARTON HILL WAY, HELE, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 8JG
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: :
CHILCOTE SURGERY
Address: 104 CHATTO ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 4HY
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 314277
BRUNEL MEDICAL PRACTICE (ST MARYCHURCH)
Address: THE MEDICAL CENTRE, FORE STREET, ST. MARYCHURCH, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 4QX
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: :
BRUNEL MEDICAL PRACTICE (SHIPHAY)
Address: 13 COLLATON ROAD, SHIPHAY, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 7HH
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 312233
CHILCOTE PRACTICE
Address: CHILCOTE SURGERY, DEWERSTONE PRACTICE, HAMPTON AVENUE, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 3LA
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 316333
SOUTHOVER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: BRONSHILL ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 3HD
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 327100
Motorway Junctions near TQ2 8GX
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near TQ2 8GX
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
What are the Council Tax Bands for the TQ2 8GX Postcode?
| Council Tax Band | Number of Properties |
|---|---|
| Band B | 20 |
What Addresses are in the TQ2 8GX Postcode?
Addresses for Orchid Way, Torquay, which have the TQ2 8GX Postcode
Who are my Elected Representatives in the TQ2 8GX Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Torbay Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Kevin Foster |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the TQ2 8GX Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Torbay Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Torbay at the following link Torbay.How much is the Council Tax?
Torbay Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Torbay charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the TQ2 8GX Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Torbay council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the TQ2 8GX Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, Nicholson Road, TORQUAY, TQ2 7HT | 0.86 miles | Directions from TQ2 8GX to Sainsburys |
| Lidl, Newton Road, TORQUAY, TQ2 7AJ | 0.91 miles | Directions from TQ2 8GX to Lidl |
| Asda, Regent Close, TORQUAY, TQ2 7AN | 1.25 miles | Directions from TQ2 8GX to Asda |
| Lidl, St. Marychurch Road, TORQUAY, TQ1 3HL | 1.86 miles | Directions from TQ2 8GX to Lidl |
| Waitrose, St. Marychurch Road, TORQUAY, TQ1 3HL | 1.86 miles | Directions from TQ2 8GX to Waitrose |
What Popular Restaurants are near the TQ2 8GX Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Devon Cliffs Holiday Park, Exmouth, EX8 5BT | 11.57 miles | Directions from TQ2 8GX to Devon Cliffs Holiday Park |
| Junction 30, M5 Motorway, Sandygate, Exeter, EX2 7HF | 16.01 miles | Directions from TQ2 8GX to Junction 30, M5 Motorway, Sandygate |
| 50-52 High Street, Exeter, EX4 3DJ | 16.08 miles | Directions from TQ2 8GX to 50-52 High Street |
| Tiveton Service Area, Tiverton, EX16 7HD | 30.55 miles | Directions from TQ2 8GX to Tiveton Service Area |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Bridge Retail Park, Hele Road, TORQUAY, TQ2 7PY | 0.53 miles | Directions from TQ2 8GX to McDonald's, Bridge Retail Park, Hele Road, TORQUAY, TQ2 7PY |
| McDonald's, Union Street, TORQUAY, TQ2 5PY | 1.69 miles | Directions from TQ2 8GX to McDonald's, Union Street, TORQUAY, TQ2 5PY |
| McDonald's, Penn Inn, NEWTON ABBOT, TQ12 1BN | 3.16 miles | Directions from TQ2 8GX to McDonald's, Penn Inn, NEWTON ABBOT, TQ12 1BN |
| McDonald's, Yalberton Road, PAIGNTON, TQ4 7PE | 5.39 miles | Directions from TQ2 8GX to McDonald's, Yalberton Road, PAIGNTON, TQ4 7PE |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Fleet Street, TORQUAY, TQ2 5EB | 2.04 miles | Directions from TQ2 8GX to KFC Torquay - Fleet Street |
| KFC, Queen Street, NEWTON ABBOT, TQ12 2BN | 3.80 miles | Directions from TQ2 8GX to KFC Newton Abbot - Queen Street |
| KFC, Borough Road, PAIGNTON, TQ4 7EL | 4.88 miles | Directions from TQ2 8GX to KFC Paignton - Brixham Rd |
| KFC, Imperial Road, EXMOUTH, EX8 1BY | 10.61 miles | Directions from TQ2 8GX to KFC Exmouth - Imperial Road |
| KFC, Ashton Road, Marsh Barton Trading Estate, EXETER, EX2 8AA | 15.02 miles | Directions from TQ2 8GX to KFC Exeter - Marsh Barton Trading Estate |