Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

DOLPHIN COURT ROAD, TQ3 1AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOLPHIN COURT ROAD, TQ3 1AG.

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Population

253

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 42,700 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 94% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, TQ3 1AG is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £355k reflects the demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TQ3 1AG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Dolphin Court Road, 0.6km from Shorton in Paignton. Administratively it sits within Preston ward and the Torbay constituency.

For serious buyers, TQ3 1AG is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £355k.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ3 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00076951 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ3 1AG. The average age is 55.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 315,000

9 sales · Mean £ 307,327

Terraced

£ 315,000

1 sales · Mean £ 315,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

TQ3 1AG has low crime rates — 18 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.

Violence and sexual offences35
Drugs10
Anti-social behaviour7
Vehicle crime7
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Kings Ash Academy

Good417 pupils1.0 km
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Oldway Primary School

Outstanding685 pupils1.4 km
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Marldon Church of England Primary School

Good211 pupils1.5 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic School

Good230 pupils1.5 km
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The Brunel Academy

Requires Improvement47 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Ye Olde Smokey House0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Occombe Cafe0.9 km
  • The Bakehouse Cafe0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Marldon Service Station0.9 km
  • Occombe Farm Deli0.9 km
  • Top Shop0.5 km
  • Marldon Hill Post Office0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Ka-Ming0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Foodstore0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Paignton2.1 km
  • Torquay3.0 km
  • Torre3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Longmead Walk0.1 km
  • Longmead Walk0.1 km
  • Dolphin Court0.2 km
  • Dolphin Court0.2 km
  • Longmead Road0.2 km