TQ3 1AD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Forest Ridge Road, 0.7km from Shorton in Paignton. Administratively it sits within Preston ward and the Torbay constituency.
For families considering a move, TQ3 1AD represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ3 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00076938 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOREST RIDGE ROAD, TQ3 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREST RIDGE ROAD, TQ3 1AD.
299
50
£ 42,700 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
TQ3 1AD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ3 1AD. The average age is 50.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TQ3 1AD has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kings Ash Academy
Marldon Church of England Primary School
Oldway Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic School
The Brunel Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Ye Olde Smokey House0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Occombe Cafe0.9 km
- The Bakehouse Cafe0.8 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Marldon Service Station0.8 km
- Occombe Farm Deli0.9 km
- Top Shop0.4 km
- Marldon Hill Post Office0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Ka-Ming0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative Foodstore0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Paignton2.2 km
- Torquay3.2 km
- Torre3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Forest Ridge Road0.1 km
- Longmead Road0.2 km
- Dunstone Park Road0.2 km
- Dolphin Court Rd0.2 km
- James Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ31AD · Data under Open Government Licence