About TQ2 8NL
TQ2 8NL scores 44/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — with Playing Field (2.1 ha) within a short walk. The main trade-off is its schools score. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, TQ2 8NL is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 1,442 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 3/10).
There are 24 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 18 rated Good. The nearest school is Combe Pafford School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 11 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 6 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 5 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is CHILCOTE PRACTICE, 0.9 mi away. The nearest hospital is TORBAY HOSPITAL ANNEXE, 1.5 mi away. A pharmacy is about 12 minutes' walk away.
There are no train or Tube stations near TQ2 8NL. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 25 bus stops in the immediate area.
The location sits in Flood Zone 2 (medium risk — between a 1 in 100 and 1 in 1,000 annual chance), which may affect insurance and mortgage availability. road traffic noise is moderate (about 57 dB Lden).
There are 10 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 53.8 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Playing Field (2.1 ha), within a short walk.
There are 21 supermarkets in the wider area, including Spar, Tesco, The Co-operative Group, Farmfoods and others. The nearest is Spar - Watcombe, about 9 minutes' walk away. A public library is 1.8 mi away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore TQ2 8NL on NestScope.























