TQ2 7SH 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 (7SH) 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 7.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case SH.

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 7SH postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is TORQUAY DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the TQ2 7SH postcode have the street address of Bench Tor Close

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the TQ2 7SH postcode is home to a bustling 96 residents!

It is situated within the post town of TORQUAY within the old postal county of Devon.

TQ2 7SH is within the town of Paignton.

The TQ2 7SH postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in TQ2 7SH are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are detached, semi-detached and end-terraced. Of these bungalows, most are end-terraced. The remainder are semi-detached.

Most properties in TQ2 7SH are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.

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Property Type	Percentage
Residential	100%
Commercial	0%
Public	0%

Map Coordinates for TQ2 7SH

Latitude	50.4783671088
Longitude	-3.57194059327

Ordnance Survey Maps for TQ2 7SH

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Landranger 1:50,000 202 Torbay & South Dartmoor	Check Price on Amazon	Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey

Weather Forecast for TQ2 7SH

Mon 29th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	11.00%	SSW 18 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	10.00%	SSW 20 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	14.00%	SSW 18 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	12.00%	SSW 18 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	14.00%	S 16 mph

Tue 30th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	14.00%	S 16 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	51.00%	S 16 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Heavy rain	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	84.00%	SSE 18 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Heavy rain	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	91.00%	SSE 18 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Heavy rain	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	89.00%	S 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Heavy rain	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	82.00%	SSW 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Light rain shower (day)	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	39.00%	S 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	9.00%	S 7 mph

Wed 1st May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Partly cloudy (night)	8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	1.00%	S 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	5.00%	SSE 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	5.00%	SSE 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	6.00%	SSE 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	6.00%	SSE 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	8.00%	SSE 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	11.00%	SSW 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	17.00%	NNW 4 mph

Thu 2nd May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Overcast	8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	23.00%	WNW 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	19.00%	NW 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	20.00%	NW 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	19.00%	NW 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	12.00%	WNW 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	13.00%	WNW 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	12.00%	WNW 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	10.00%	WNW 11 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the TQ2 7SH Postcode?

Download Speeds For TQ2 7SH

Average Mbps	69.800
Median Mbps	20.900
Maximum Mbps	205.000

TQ2 7SH has an average download speed of 69.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).

902 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

48% of postcodes (572,157) have slower broadband speeds.

52% of postcodes (611,582) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For TQ2 7SH

Average Mbps	7.100
Median Mbps	1.200
Maximum Mbps	21.000

TQ2 7SH has an average upload speed of 7.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).

3,736 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

12% of postcodes (141,552) have slower upload speeds.

88% of postcodes (1,039,353) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of TQ2 7SH Postcode

England Primary Schools

Upton St James CofE Primary School

Address: Upton St James CofE Primary School, St James Road, Upton, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4AZ

Distance: 1.64 miles

School Website

Contact: 01803328286

Upton St James CofE Primary School

Address: Upton St James CofE Primary School, St James Road, Upton, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4AZ

Distance: 1.64 miles

Contact:

Barton Hill Academy

Address: Barton Hill Academy, Barton Hill Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8JA

Distance: 1.58 miles

School Website

Contact: 01803327161

Cockington Primary School

Address: Cockington Primary School, Cockington Primary School, Old Mill Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6AP

Distance: 1.41 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: 1.20 miles

School Website

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: 0.95 miles

School Website

Contact: 01803613095

Sherwell Valley Primary School

Address: Sherwell Valley Primary School, Hawkins Avenue, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6ES

Distance: 0.56 miles

School Website

Contact: 01803613296

Shiphay Learning Academy

Address: Shiphay Learning Academy, Exe Hill, Shiphay, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7NF

Distance: 0.37 miles

School Website

Contact: 01803613556

Shiphay School and Orchard Nursery

Address: Shiphay School and Orchard Nursery, Exe Hill, Shiphay, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7NF

Distance: 0.37 miles

Contact:

Marldon Church of England Primary School

Address: Marldon Church of England Primary School, Marldon Cross Hill, Marldon, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 1PD

Distance: 1.85 miles

School Website

Contact: 01803557797

England Secondary Schools

Torquay Academy

Address: Torquay Academy, Cricketfield Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7NU

Distance: 1.31 miles

School Website

Contact: 01803329351

Torquay Boys' Grammar School

Address: Torquay Boys' Grammar School, Shiphay Manor Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7EL

Distance: 0.67 miles

School Website

Contact: 01803615501

Torquay Boys' Grammar School

Address: Torquay Boys' Grammar School, Shiphay Manor Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7EL

Distance: 0.67 miles

Contact:

Torquay Girls Grammar School

Address: Torquay Girls Grammar School, 30 Shiphay Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7DY

Distance: 0.82 miles

School Website

Contact: 01803613215

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near TQ2 7SH

OCEAN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC

Address: 91 MARLDON ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 7EG

Distance: 0.18 miles

Contact: :

MAY HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 4 CADEWELL LANE, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 7AG

Distance: 0.78 miles

Contact: :

SHIPHAY DENTAL & TORBAY IMPLANT

Address: 41 SHIPHAY LANE, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 7DU

Distance: 0.83 miles

Contact: :

RIVIERA DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 98 NEWTON ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 7AB

Distance: 0.97 miles

Contact: :

BARTON SURGERY

Address: LYMINGTON HOUSE, BARTON HILL WAY, TORQUAY, TQ2 8JG

Distance: 1.41 miles

Contact: :

MILLBROOK VILLAS DENTAL PRACTCE

Address: 4 MILLBROOK VILLAS, OLD MILL ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 6AS

Distance: 1.42 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near TQ2 7SH

SHIPHAY PHARMACY

Address: 11 COLLATON ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 7HH

Distance: 0.43 miles

Contact: tel: 01803 613152

SHERWELL VALLEY PHARMACY

Address: 37 SHERWELL VALLEY ROAD, CHELSTON, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 6EJ

Distance: 1.08 miles

Contact: tel: 01803 607425

BOOTS

Address: WREN PARK, BROWNS BRIDGE ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 7BJ

Distance: 1.13 miles

Contact: tel: 01803 615874

DOWRICKS CHEMIST OF CHELSTON HALL

Address: 9 OLD MILL ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 6AU

Distance: 1.40 miles

Contact: tel: 01803 605209

BARTON PHARMACY

Address: BARTON HC, LYMINGTON HOUSE, BARTON HILL WAY, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 8JG

Distance: 1.41 miles

Contact: tel: 01803 327587

DAY LEWIS PHARMACY

Address: 28 WALNUT ROAD, CHELSTON, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 6HS

Distance: 1.58 miles

Contact: tel: 01803 605456

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near TQ2 7SH

TORQUAY WILLOWS SPECSAVERS LIMITED

Address: SAINSBURYS SUPERMARKETS LTD, NICHOLSON ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 7HT

Distance: 1.00 miles

Contact: :

SPEX OPTICIANS

Address: 2 THE WILLOWS VILLAGE CENTRE, CONDOR WAY, TORQUAY, TQ2 7TG

Distance: 1.05 miles

Contact: :

M&S OPTICIANS - TORBAY

Address: THE WILLOWS, SCOTS BRIDGE, NICHOLSON ROAD, TORQUAY, TQ2 7XA

Distance: 1.07 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (TORQUAY)

Address: WREN PARK, BROWNS BRIDGE ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 7BJ

Distance: 1.13 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (TORQUAY)

Address: 79-81 UNION STREET, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 3DG

Distance: 1.99 miles

Contact: :

VISION EXPRESS (TORQUAY)

Address: 62 UNION STREET, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 5PS

Distance: 2.04 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near TQ2 7SH

BRUNEL MEDICAL PRACTICE (SHIPHAY)

Address: 13 COLLATON ROAD, SHIPHAY, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 7HH

Distance: 0.43 miles

Contact: tel: 01803 312233

THE BARTON HEALTH CENTRE

Address: BARTON HILL WAY, HELE, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 8JG

Distance: 1.41 miles

Contact: :

CHELSTON HALL SURGERY

Address: OLD MILL ROAD, CHELSTON, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 6HW

Distance: 1.51 miles

Contact: tel: 01803 605359

KINGSKERSWELL & IPPLEPEN MED PRACTICE

Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, SCHOOL ROAD, KINGSKERSWELL, NEWTON ABBOT, DEVON, TQ12 5DJ

Distance: 1.58 miles

Contact: tel: 01803 874455

ENGLISH RIVIERA CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2

Address: CHESTNUT AVENUE, TORQUAY, TQ2 5LZ

Distance: 1.74 miles

Contact: :

CROFT HALL MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: 19 CROFT ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 5UA

Distance: 1.78 miles

Contact: tel: 01803 298441

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Transport Links near TQ2 7SH

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: TQ2 7SH

Torre
Torre station, Newton Road, Torre, Devon, TQ2 5DD
Distance: 1.62 miles
Driving Time: 3.37 minutes
Torquay
Torquay station, Rathmore Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NU
Distance: 2.53 miles
Driving Time: 5.51 minutes
Newton Abbot
Newton Abbot station, Station Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2JE
Distance: 4.79 miles
Driving Time: 8.19 minutes
Paignton
Paignton station, Station Square, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5EF
Distance: 4.83 miles
Driving Time: 8.94 minutes
Teignmouth
Teignmouth station, Station Approach, off Exeter Road, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 8PG
Distance: 9.92 miles
Driving Time: 15.63 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near TQ2 7SH

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near TQ2 7SH

M5 J31

Distance: 16.64 miles

Driving Time: 18.79 minutes

M5 J30

Distance: 20.10 miles

Driving Time: 22.13 minutes

M5 J29

Distance: 21.31 miles

Driving Time: 23.29 minutes

M5 J28

Distance: 31.79 miles

Driving Time: 33.46 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

What are the Council Tax Bands for the TQ2 7SH Postcode?

Council Tax Bands for TQ2 7SH
Council Tax Band	Number of Properties
Band B	4
Band C	24
Band D	7

What Addresses are in the TQ2 7SH Postcode?

Addresses for Bench Tor Close, Torquay, which have the TQ2 7SH Postcode

Who are my Elected Representatives in the TQ2 7SH Postcode?

Westminster Constituency	Torbay Boro Const
Member or Parliament	Kevin Foster
Contact Details	Contact Kevin Foster
Political Party	Conservative

What Council is the TQ2 7SH 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 7SH 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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House Sales in TQ2 7SH

Yearly House Sales for TQ2 7SH
Year	High	Low	Average	Sales
2010	£169,000	£166,000	£167,500	2
2011	£150,000	£150,000	£150,000	1
2013	£158,000	£154,500	£156,250	2
2014	£159,500	£161,500	£160,500	2
2016	£179,000	£225,000	£188,100	5
2017	£200,000	£200,000	£200,000	1
2018	£200,000	£200,000	£200,000	1
2019	£162,000	£195,000	£186,333	3
2020	£230,000	£227,000	£228,500	2

Postcodes near the TQ2 7SH Postcode

TQ2 7LU Avon Road TQ2 7LT Avon Road TQ2 7RG Exe Hill TQ2 7SE Falmouth Close TQ2 7JQ Fernworthy Close TQ2 7SD Fowey Avenue TQ2 7FD Hameldown Close TQ2 7JJ Hameldown Close TQ2 7LX Meavy Avenue TQ2 7NA Plym Close

What Popular Supermarkets are near the TQ2 7SH Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near TQ2 7SH
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Lidl, Newton Road, TORQUAY, TQ2 7AJ	1.56 miles	Directions from TQ2 7SH to Lidl
Sainsburys, Nicholson Road, TORQUAY, TQ2 7HT	1.59 miles	Directions from TQ2 7SH to Sainsburys
Asda, Regent Close, TORQUAY, TQ2 7AN	1.60 miles	Directions from TQ2 7SH to Asda
Lidl, St. Marychurch Road, TORQUAY, TQ1 3HL	3.11 miles	Directions from TQ2 7SH to Lidl
Waitrose, St. Marychurch Road, TORQUAY, TQ1 3HL	3.11 miles	Directions from TQ2 7SH to Waitrose

What Popular Restaurants are near the TQ2 7SH Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near TQ2 7SH
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Devon Cliffs Holiday Park, Exmouth, EX8 5BT	13.03 miles	Directions from TQ2 7SH to Devon Cliffs Holiday Park
50-52 High Street, Exeter, EX4 3DJ	16.99 miles	Directions from TQ2 7SH to 50-52 High Street
Junction 30, M5 Motorway, Sandygate, Exeter, EX2 7HF	17.12 miles	Directions from TQ2 7SH to Junction 30, M5 Motorway, Sandygate
Tiveton Service Area, Tiverton, EX16 7HD	31.70 miles	Directions from TQ2 7SH to Tiveton Service Area

Mcdonald's Restaurants near TQ2 7SH
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Bridge Retail Park, Hele Road, TORQUAY, TQ2 7PY	1.11 miles	Directions from TQ2 7SH to McDonald's, Bridge Retail Park, Hele Road, TORQUAY, TQ2 7PY
McDonald's, Union Street, TORQUAY, TQ2 5PY	1.97 miles	Directions from TQ2 7SH to McDonald's, Union Street, TORQUAY, TQ2 5PY
McDonald's, Penn Inn, NEWTON ABBOT, TQ12 1BN	3.23 miles	Directions from TQ2 7SH to McDonald's, Penn Inn, NEWTON ABBOT, TQ12 1BN
McDonald's, Yalberton Road, PAIGNTON, TQ4 7PE	4.17 miles	Directions from TQ2 7SH to McDonald's, Yalberton Road, PAIGNTON, TQ4 7PE

KFC Restaurants near TQ2 7SH
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Fleet Street, TORQUAY, TQ2 5EB	2.27 miles	Directions from TQ2 7SH to KFC Torquay - Fleet Street
KFC, Borough Road, PAIGNTON, TQ4 7EL	3.70 miles	Directions from TQ2 7SH to KFC Paignton - Brixham Rd
KFC, Queen Street, NEWTON ABBOT, TQ12 2BN	3.86 miles	Directions from TQ2 7SH to KFC Newton Abbot - Queen Street
KFC, Imperial Road, EXMOUTH, EX8 1BY	11.99 miles	Directions from TQ2 7SH to KFC Exmouth - Imperial Road
KFC, Ashton Road, Marsh Barton Trading Estate, EXETER, EX2 8AA	15.91 miles	Directions from TQ2 7SH to KFC Exeter - Marsh Barton Trading Estate