Is TQ3 1AH a safe place to live?

Yes, TQ3 1AH is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 12 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in TQ3 1AH?

The average property price in TQ3 1AH is currently around £351k.

What is the population of TQ3 1AH?

The population for the TQ3 1AH area is approximately 261 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

GREEN PARK ROAD, TQ3 1AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREEN PARK ROAD, TQ3 1AH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

261

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 42,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

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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9/10

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9/10

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5/10

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6/10

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2/10

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5/10

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8/10

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9/10

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8/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TQ3 1AH spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TQ3 1AH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Green Park Road, 0.5km from Shorton in Paignton. Administratively it sits within Preston ward and the Torbay constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TQ3, TQ3 1AH offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 88% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £351k.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ3 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00076942 (shared with 10 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 1AH. The average age is 49.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.4%

Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active

FT: 30%

Unemployed: 1%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 339,175

3 sales · Mean £ 362,225

Terraced

£ 370,000

2 sales · Mean £ 370,000

Semi-Detached

£ 270,000

1 sales · Mean £ 270,000

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

TQ3 1AH has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences19

Vehicle crime5

Other theft5

Anti-social behaviour3

Public order2

school Local Schools

Oldway Primary School

Outstanding685 pupils1.3 km

Kings Ash Academy

Good417 pupils1.3 km

The Brunel Academy

Requires Improvement47 pupils1.3 km

Sacred Heart Catholic School

Good230 pupils1.5 km

Preston Primary School

Good325 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

Occombe Cafe0.8 km
The Bakehouse Cafe0.9 km

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby

Lucky's Convenience Store0.8 km
Occombe Farm Deli0.8 km
Top Shop0.7 km
Preston Down Post Office0.8 km
Marldon Hill Post Office0.7 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby

Ka-Ming0.7 km
The Happy Plaice0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Paignton2.1 km
Torquay2.7 km
Torre3.3 km

Bus Stops

Manaton Tor Road0.1 km
Cranford Road0.1 km
Dolphin Court0.2 km
Dolphin Court0.2 km
Windmill Road0.2 km