TQ3 is a postcode district in Torbay, South West, covering 750 active and 215 retired postcodes.
The largest share of TQ3 (17%) is characterised by a retirement-heavy area, often including sheltered housing or care homes, alongside a quiet, leafy suburb popular with retirees in large detached homes (8%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes TQ3 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in TQ3 are around £245k, down 6.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across TQ3 at 167 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 46 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full TQ3 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
TQ3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the TQ3 postcode area.
32,408
46
£ 36,200 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. TQ3's 68% ownership and 46-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £245k. Property prices are trending down 6.8% year-on-year.
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Demographic Deep-Dive
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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Marldon Church of England Primary School
Kings Ash Academy
Paignton Academy
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Oldway Primary School
The Brunel Academy
Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
16 nearby- Blue Waters Hotel
- The Redcliffe Hotel
- Bayside
- Beaches Guest House
- Braedene Lodge
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Torbay Party Barn
- Ye Olde Wellhouse
- Marldon Maple Leaf Bowling Club
- Embassy Tavern
- Crafty Isaac Merritt
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Castle Barton
- otter nurseries
- Poppies Restaurant
- Beyond Escapes Devon
- Devonmade
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Beri’s International mini market
- Sainsbury's
- Devon Mini Market
- Londis
- Preston Sands Store
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Bengal Spice
- Chicoland Pizza
- Domino's Pizza
- Evergreen Chinese Take Away
- Golden Dragon
- + 26 more
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Effective Weight Loss
- Oldway Gardens Group
- Marldon Post Office
- Marldon Service Station
- Marldon Village Stores
- + 21 more
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