Area Analysis Torbay, South West

TQ3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the TQ3 postcode area.

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Population

32,408

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
workEmployment
3/10
diversity_3Diversity
5/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
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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.

home £245,804 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2228
Anti-social behaviour747
Shoplifting499
Other theft440
Criminal damage and arson424

school Local Schools

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Marldon Church of England Primary School

Good211 pupils
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Kings Ash Academy

Good417 pupils
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Paignton Academy

Requires Improvement1448 pupils
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Sacred Heart Catholic School

Good230 pupils
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Oldway Primary School

Outstanding685 pupils
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The Brunel Academy

Requires Improvement47 pupils
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Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School

Good204 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

16 nearby
  • Blue Waters Hotel
  • The Redcliffe Hotel
  • Redcliffe Lodge Hotel
  • Rosslyn Hotel
  • The Miggi Guesthouse
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Beri’s International mini market
  • Sainsbury's
  • Devon Mini Market
  • Londis
  • Preston Sands Store
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • Bengal Spice
  • Chicoland Pizza
  • Domino's Pizza
  • Evergreen Chinese Take Away
  • Golden Dragon
  • + 26 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Idle Games Club CIC UK
  • The Coffee Lounge Paignton
  • Artisan Coffee Boutique
  • Big Baps
  • Cafe du Palais
  • + 30 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Church House Inn
  • Marldon Maple Leaf Bowling Club
  • Embassy Tavern
  • Crafty Isaac Merritt
  • Ye Olde Roundham Club
  • + 11 more
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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Bargain Booze
  • Grand Patisserie
  • Lucky's Convenience Store
  • Lynne's Grocery Store
  • M & S News
  • + 21 more