Author: David Caldwell Updated: May 28, 2024

TQ1 2LR is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (TQ1) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2LR) 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 TQ1.
Postal Sector. In our case TQ1 2.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LR.

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 TQ1 2LR postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the TQ1 2LR postcode have the street address of Meadfoot Road

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the TQ1 2LR postcode is home to a bustling 22 residents!

TQ1 2LR is within the town of Torquay.

The TQ1 2LR postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in TQ1 2LR are flats. The remainder of residential properties consist of maisonettes. Of these flats, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached, end-terraced, mid-terraced and unknown. Of these maisonettes, most are semi-detached.

Most properties in TQ1 2LR are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.

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Interactive Mapping Showing UPRNs within the boundary of the postcode

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

Map Coordinates

Latitude	50.4590239613
Longitude	-3.51826983593

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Beacon Cove (Beach)

Sun 22nd Sep

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
06:00 to 09:00	Light rain	16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	47.00%	E 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Light rain shower (day)	17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C)	33.00%	ESE 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C)	13.00%	SE 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Partly cloudy (day)	18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C)	7.00%	S 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C)	7.00%	S 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	7.00%	SSW 7 mph

Mon 23rd Sep

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	9.00%	SW 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	9.00%	SW 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	21.00%	SW 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Overcast	16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	16.00%	SSW 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Light rain shower (day)	17.0°C (feels like 17.0°C)	35.00%	SW 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Light rain shower (day)	17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C)	36.00%	WNW 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Light rain shower (day)	15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	31.00%	NW 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Clear night	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	5.00%	NW 7 mph

Tue 24th Sep

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	6.00%	NW 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	7.00%	NW 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Clear night	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	3.00%	WNW 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Partly cloudy (day)	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	3.00%	W 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Partly cloudy (day)	16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	7.00%	WSW 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Light rain shower (day)	17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	29.00%	SW 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	12.00%	WSW 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	16.00%	SW 9 mph

Wed 25th Sep

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	23.00%	SW 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	22.00%	SW 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	22.00%	SW 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Heavy rain	15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	75.00%	SSW 13 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Light rain shower (day)	16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	40.00%	SSW 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Light rain shower (day)	16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	46.00%	SW 16 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Light rain shower (night)	15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	42.00%	WSW 13 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	19.00%	WSW 13 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Average Mbps	28.200
Median Mbps	26.200
Maximum Mbps	41.780

TQ1 2LR has an average download speed of 28.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).

631 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

7% of postcodes (77,330) have slower broadband speeds.

93% of postcodes (1,106,680) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Average Mbps	4.800
Median Mbps	4.700
Maximum Mbps	6.830

TQ1 2LR has an average upload speed of 4.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).

2,333 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

6% of postcodes (68,920) have slower upload speeds.

94% of postcodes (1,113,388) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute Drive

England Primary Schools

Ilsham Church of England Academy

Address: Ilsham Church of England Academy, Ilsham Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2JQ

Distance: 0.81 miles

School Website

Contact: 01803292313

Warberry CofE Academy

Address: Warberry CofE Academy, Cedars Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1SB

Distance: 0.68 miles

School Website

Contact: 01803292642

All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School

Address: All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School, Quinta Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3RN

Distance: 1.01 miles

School Website

Contact: 01803329131

Ellacombe Church of England Academy

Address: Ellacombe Church of England Academy, Ellacombe Church Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1TG

Distance: 0.98 miles

School Website

Contact: 01803293040

Upton St James CofE Primary School

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

Distance: 1.30 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: 1.30 miles

Contact:

Cockington Primary School

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

Distance: 1.30 miles

Contact:

England Secondary Schools

The Spires College

Address: The Spires College, Westlands Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3PE

Distance: 1.16 miles

School Website

Contact: 01803400660

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

RICHARD THOMPSON DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 15 PARK HILL ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 2AL

Distance: 0.21 miles

Contact: :

PARK CRESCENT HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY

Address: PARK CRESCENT HOUSE, 9 PARK HILL ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 2AL

Distance: 0.21 miles

Contact: :

PARK HILL DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 3 PARK HILL ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 2AL

Distance: 0.21 miles

Contact: :

WILLIAM WHATELEY DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: DOLPHINS, 23 PARK HILL ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 2AL

Distance: 0.21 miles

Contact: :

15 PARK HILL ROAD DENTAL PRATICE

Address: 15 PARK HILL ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 2AL

Distance: 0.21 miles

Contact: :

TORBAY DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 4 MADREPORE ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 1EY

Distance: 0.57 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

TORWOOD STREET PHARMACY

Address: 37A TORWOOD STREET, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 1ED

Distance: 0.23 miles

Contact: tel: 01803 292458

SUPERDRUG PHARMACY

Address: 21-25 UNION STREET, TORQUAY, TQ1 1ES

Distance: 0.60 miles

Contact: tel: 01803 295645

BOOTS

Address: 66-68 UNION STREET, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 5PS

Distance: 0.71 miles

Contact: tel: 01803 292708

DAY LEWIS PHARMACY

Address: 19 ILSHAM ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 2JG

Distance: 0.77 miles

Contact: tel: 01803 293732

WELL

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

Distance: 0.94 miles

Contact: tel: 01803 292605

DAY LEWIS PHARMACY

Address: BRONSHILL ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 3HD

Distance: 1.17 miles

Contact: tel: 01803 313362

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Nearest Opticians

VISION EXPRESS (TORQUAY)

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

Distance: 0.71 miles

Contact: :

HAYES OPTICIANS (ILSHAM)

Address: 9A ILSHAM ROAD, TORQUAY, TQ1 2JG

Distance: 0.77 miles

Contact: :

KNAPMAN HAYES LTD

Address: 9A ILSHAM ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 2JG

Distance: 0.77 miles

Contact: :

BILL OPTICAL (ILSHAM ROAD)

Address: 9A ILSHAM ROAD, TORQUAY, TQ1 2JG

Distance: 0.77 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (TORQUAY)

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

Distance: 0.78 miles

Contact: :

ADAM JONES

Address: 24 FORE STREET, ST. MARYCHURCH, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 4LY

Distance: 1.62 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

PARKHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: 3 PARK HILL ROAD, TORQUAY, TQ1 2AR

Distance: 0.22 miles

Contact: :

ABBEY ROAD SURGERY

Address: 56 ABBEY ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 5NH

Distance: 0.67 miles

Contact: :

CROFT HALL MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Distance: 0.94 miles

Contact: tel: 01803 298441

ENGLISH RIVIERA CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2

Address: CHESTNUT AVENUE, TORQUAY, TQ2 5LZ

Distance: 0.98 miles

Contact: :

SOUTHOVER MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: BRONSHILL ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 3HD

Distance: 1.17 miles

Contact: tel: 01803 327100

CHELSTON HALL SURGERY

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

Distance: 1.30 miles

Contact: tel: 01803 605359

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Transport Links

Train Stations

Torquay

Address: Torquay station, Rathmore Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NU

Postcode: TQ2 6NU

Line: Riviera Line

Company: Great Western Railway

Time: within five minutes drive

Distance: 1.13 miles

Torre

Address: Torre station, Newton Road, Torre, Devon, TQ2 5DD

Postcode: TQ2 5DD

Line: Riviera Line

Company: Great Western Railway

Time: within five minutes drive

Distance: 1.58 miles

Paignton

Address: Paignton station, Station Square, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5EF

Postcode: TQ4 5EF

Line: Riviera Line

Company: Great Western Railway

Time: within ten minutes drive

Distance: 2.63 miles

Newton Abbot

Address: Newton Abbot station, Station Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2JE

Postcode: TQ12 2JE

Line: Exeter to Plymouth Line (South Devon Main Line)|Riviera Line

Company: Great Western Railway

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 6.03 miles

Distances are as the crow flies.

Motorway Junctions

M5 J31

Distance: 19.17 miles

Driving Time: 24.07 minutes

M5 J30

Distance: 22.62 miles

Driving Time: 27.41 minutes

M5 J29

Distance: 23.83 miles

Driving Time: 28.57 minutes

M5 J28

Distance: 34.31 miles

Driving Time: 38.74 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

What are the Council Tax Bands?

Council Tax Bands for TQ1 2LR
Council Tax Band	Number of Properties
Band C	3
Band D	13
Band E	1

What Addresses are in this Postcode?

Addresses for Meadfoot Road, Torquay, which have the TQ1 2LR Postcode

Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster Constituency	Torbay
Member or Parliament	Steve Darling
Contact Details	Contact Steve Darling
Political Party	Liberal Democrat

Where can I find out where the nearest Library 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.

home - torbay libraries

House Sales

Yearly House Sales
Year	High	Low	Average	Sales
2015	£169,000	£169,000	£169,000	1
2016	£159,000	£159,000	£159,000	1
2017	£159,000	£152,500	£155,750	2
2019	£230,000	£160,000	£195,000	2
2020	£182,500	£175,000	£178,750	2
2021	£189,000	£310,000	£276,333	3
2023	£250,000	£250,000	£250,000	1

Local Postcodes

TQ1 2ED Daddyhole Road TQ1 2EB Meadfoot Cross TQ1 2BP Meadfoot Lane TQ1 2JP Meadfoot Road TQ1 2DZ Park Hill Road TQ1 2EA Park Hill Road TQ1 2DX Park Hill Road TQ1 2BT Vane Hill Road

What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near TQ1 2LR
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Iceland, Union Square Shopping Centre, TORQUAY, TQ1 3UT	1.20 miles	Directions to Iceland
Lidl, St. Marychurch Road, TORQUAY, TQ1 3HL	2.09 miles	Directions to Lidl
Waitrose, St. Marychurch Road, TORQUAY, TQ1 3HL	2.09 miles	Directions to Waitrose
Asda, Regent Close, TORQUAY, TQ2 7AN	3.18 miles	Directions to Asda
Lidl, Newton Road, TORQUAY, TQ2 7AJ	3.65 miles	Directions to Lidl

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near TQ1 2LR
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Devon Cliffs Holiday Park, Exmouth, EX8 5BT	12.65 miles	Directions to Devon Cliffs Holiday Park
Junction 30, M5 Motorway, Sandygate, Exeter, EX2 7HF	17.94 miles	Directions to Junction 30, M5 Motorway, Sandygate
50-52 High Street, Exeter, EX4 3DJ	18.24 miles	Directions to 50-52 High Street
Tiveton Service Area, Tiverton, EX16 7HD	32.38 miles	Directions to Tiveton Service Area

Mcdonald's Restaurants near TQ1 2LR
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Union Street, TORQUAY, TQ2 5PY	0.78 miles	Directions to McDonald's, Union Street, TORQUAY, TQ2 5PY
McDonald's, Bridge Retail Park, Hele Road, TORQUAY, TQ2 7PY	2.12 miles	Directions to McDonald's, Bridge Retail Park, Hele Road, TORQUAY, TQ2 7PY
McDonald's, Yalberton Road, PAIGNTON, TQ4 7PE	4.40 miles	Directions to McDonald's, Yalberton Road, PAIGNTON, TQ4 7PE
McDonald's, Penn Inn, NEWTON ABBOT, TQ12 1BN	5.53 miles	Directions to McDonald's, Penn Inn, NEWTON ABBOT, TQ12 1BN

KFC Restaurants near TQ1 2LR
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Fleet Street, TORQUAY, TQ2 5EB	0.44 miles	Directions to KFC Torquay - Fleet Street
KFC, Borough Road, PAIGNTON, TQ4 7EL	3.86 miles	Directions to KFC Paignton - Brixham Rd
KFC, Queen Street, NEWTON ABBOT, TQ12 2BN	6.18 miles	Directions to KFC Newton Abbot - Queen Street
KFC, Imperial Road, EXMOUTH, EX8 1BY	12.03 miles	Directions to KFC Exmouth - Imperial Road
KFC, Ashton Road, Marsh Barton Trading Estate, EXETER, EX2 8AA	17.19 miles	Directions to KFC Exeter - Marsh Barton Trading Estate