TQ2 6XB 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 (6XB) 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 TQ3 2.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case XB.
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 6XB postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the TQ2 6XB postcode have the street address of Cockington Lane
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 5 individuals call the TQ2 6XB postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of TORQUAY within the old postal county of Devon.
TQ2 6XB is within the town of Paignton.
The TQ2 6XB postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in TQ2 6XB are houses. Of these houses, most are end-terraced. The remainder are mid-terraced.
Most properties in TQ2 6XB are social housing with the rest being unknown tenure.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for TQ2 6XB
| Latitude | 50.4645580954 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.56085856687 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the TQ2 6XB Postcode?
Download Speeds For TQ2 6XB
| Average Mbps | 43.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 40.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.490 |
TQ2 6XB has an average download speed of 43.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,291 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
19% of postcodes (219,452) have slower broadband speeds.
81% of postcodes (963,898) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For TQ2 6XB
| Average Mbps | 10.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
TQ2 6XB has an average upload speed of 10.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
7,303 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
24% of postcodes (289,885) have slower upload speeds.
75% of postcodes (887,453) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of TQ2 6XB Postcode
England Primary Schools
Cockington Primary School
Address: Cockington Primary School, Cockington Primary School, Old Mill Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6AP
Distance: 0.73 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: 1.09 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: 0.82 miles
Contact: 01803613095
Sherwell Valley Primary School
Address: Sherwell Valley Primary School, Hawkins Avenue, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6ES
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: 01803613296
Preston Primary School
Address: Preston Primary School, Old Paignton Road, Livermead, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6UY
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: 01803607075
Shiphay Learning Academy
Address: Shiphay Learning Academy, Exe Hill, Shiphay, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7NF
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: 01803613556
Shiphay School and Orchard Nursery
Address: Shiphay School and Orchard Nursery, Exe Hill, Shiphay, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7NF
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Torquay Boys' Grammar School
Address: Torquay Boys' Grammar School, Shiphay Manor Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7EL
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: 01803615501
Torquay Boys' Grammar School
Address: Torquay Boys' Grammar School, Shiphay Manor Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7EL
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact:
Torquay Girls Grammar School
Address: Torquay Girls Grammar School, 30 Shiphay Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7DY
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: 01803613215
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near TQ2 6XB
MILLBROOK VILLAS DENTAL PRACTCE
Address: 4 MILLBROOK VILLAS, OLD MILL ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 6AS
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: :
OCEAN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC
Address: 91 MARLDON ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 7EG
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: :
SHIPHAY DENTAL & TORBAY IMPLANT
Address: 41 SHIPHAY LANE, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 7DU
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: :
SOUTH DEVON COMMUNITY DENTAL
Address: CASTLE CIRCUS HEALTH CENTRE, ABBEY ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 5YH
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: :
MY DENTIST
Address: UNIT 1A, 89 UNION STREET, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 3YA
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: :
MAY HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 4 CADEWELL LANE, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 7AG
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near TQ2 6XB
SHERWELL VALLEY PHARMACY
Address: 37 SHERWELL VALLEY ROAD, CHELSTON, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 6EJ
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 607425
DOWRICKS CHEMIST OF CHELSTON HALL
Address: 9 OLD MILL ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 6AU
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 605209
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 28 WALNUT ROAD, CHELSTON, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 6HS
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 605456
WELL
Address: 19 CROFT ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 5UA
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 292605
SHIPHAY PHARMACY
Address: 11 COLLATON ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 7HH
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 613152
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: UNITS 2&3 PEMBROKE HOUSE, 266-276 TORQUAY ROAD, PAIGNTON, TQ3 2EZ
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 522308
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near TQ2 6XB
RIVIERA EYEWEAR LTD (PAIGNTON)
Address: 348 TORQUAY ROAD, PAIGNTON, DEVON, TQ3 2DQ
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (TORQUAY)
Address: 79-81 UNION STREET, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 3DG
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (TORQUAY)
Address: 62 UNION STREET, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 5PS
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: :
TORQUAY WILLOWS SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: SAINSBURYS SUPERMARKETS LTD, NICHOLSON ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 7HT
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (TORQUAY)
Address: WREN PARK, BROWNS BRIDGE ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 7BJ
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: :
M&S OPTICIANS - TORBAY
Address: THE WILLOWS, SCOTS BRIDGE, NICHOLSON ROAD, TORQUAY, TQ2 7XA
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near TQ2 6XB
CHELSTON HALL SURGERY
Address: OLD MILL ROAD, CHELSTON, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 6HW
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 605359
ENGLISH RIVIERA CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: CHESTNUT AVENUE, TORQUAY, TQ2 5LZ
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: :
CROFT HALL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 19 CROFT ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 5UA
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 298441
BRUNEL MEDICAL PRACTICE (SHIPHAY)
Address: 13 COLLATON ROAD, SHIPHAY, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 7HH
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 312233
PEMBROKE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: PEMBROKE HOUSE SURGERY, 266 TORQUAY ROAD, PAIGNTON, TQ3 2EZ
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 553558
ABBEY ROAD SURGERY
Address: 56 ABBEY ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 5NH
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: :
Motorway Junctions near TQ2 6XB
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near TQ2 6XB
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the TQ2 6XB Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Torbay Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Kevin Foster |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the TQ2 6XB 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 6XB 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 6XB Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, Regent Close, TORQUAY, TQ2 7AN | 1.87 miles | Directions from TQ2 6XB to Asda |
| Iceland, Union Square Shopping Centre, TORQUAY, TQ1 3UT | 2.26 miles | Directions from TQ2 6XB to Iceland |
| Lidl, Newton Road, TORQUAY, TQ2 7AJ | 2.26 miles | Directions from TQ2 6XB to Lidl |
| Sainsburys, Nicholson Road, TORQUAY, TQ2 7HT | 2.60 miles | Directions from TQ2 6XB to Sainsburys |
| Lidl, St. Marychurch Road, TORQUAY, TQ1 3HL | 2.69 miles | Directions from TQ2 6XB to Lidl |
What Popular Restaurants are near the TQ2 6XB Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Devon Cliffs Holiday Park, Exmouth, EX8 5BT | 13.42 miles | Directions from TQ2 6XB to Devon Cliffs Holiday Park |
| 50-52 High Street, Exeter, EX4 3DJ | 17.90 miles | Directions from TQ2 6XB to 50-52 High Street |
| Junction 30, M5 Motorway, Sandygate, Exeter, EX2 7HF | 17.91 miles | Directions from TQ2 6XB to Junction 30, M5 Motorway, Sandygate |
| Tiveton Service Area, Tiverton, EX16 7HD | 32.47 miles | Directions from TQ2 6XB to Tiveton Service Area |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Union Street, TORQUAY, TQ2 5PY | 1.34 miles | Directions from TQ2 6XB to McDonald's, Union Street, TORQUAY, TQ2 5PY |
| McDonald's, Bridge Retail Park, Hele Road, TORQUAY, TQ2 7PY | 1.41 miles | Directions from TQ2 6XB to McDonald's, Bridge Retail Park, Hele Road, TORQUAY, TQ2 7PY |
| McDonald's, Yalberton Road, PAIGNTON, TQ4 7PE | 3.46 miles | Directions from TQ2 6XB to McDonald's, Yalberton Road, PAIGNTON, TQ4 7PE |
| McDonald's, Penn Inn, NEWTON ABBOT, TQ12 1BN | 4.29 miles | Directions from TQ2 6XB to McDonald's, Penn Inn, NEWTON ABBOT, TQ12 1BN |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Fleet Street, TORQUAY, TQ2 5EB | 1.52 miles | Directions from TQ2 6XB to KFC Torquay - Fleet Street |
| KFC, Borough Road, PAIGNTON, TQ4 7EL | 2.94 miles | Directions from TQ2 6XB to KFC Paignton - Brixham Rd |
| KFC, Queen Street, NEWTON ABBOT, TQ12 2BN | 4.93 miles | Directions from TQ2 6XB to KFC Newton Abbot - Queen Street |
| KFC, Imperial Road, EXMOUTH, EX8 1BY | 12.53 miles | Directions from TQ2 6XB to KFC Exmouth - Imperial Road |
| KFC, Ashton Road, Marsh Barton Trading Estate, EXETER, EX2 8AA | 16.82 miles | Directions from TQ2 6XB to KFC Exeter - Marsh Barton Trading Estate |