TQ3 1AJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Green Park Road, 0.6km from Shorton in Paignton. Administratively it sits within Preston ward and the Torbay constituency.
For serious buyers, TQ3 1AJ is 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. 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £323k, down 31.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ3 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00076942 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREEN PARK ROAD, TQ3 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREEN PARK ROAD, TQ3 1AJ.
261
50
£ 42,700 /yr
47%
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates TQ3 1AJ — age 50, 88% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £323k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 31.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ3 1AJ. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 302,000
12 sales · Mean £ 304,825
Semi-Detached
£ 290,000
3 sales · Mean £ 269,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TQ3 1AJ has low crime rates — 11 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.
school Local Schools
Kings Ash Academy
Marldon Church of England Primary School
Oldway Primary School
The Brunel Academy
Sacred Heart Catholic School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Ye Olde Smokey House0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Occombe Cafe0.7 km
- The Bakehouse Cafe0.7 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Marldon Service Station0.9 km
- Occombe Farm Deli0.7 km
- Top Shop0.7 km
- Marldon Hill Post Office0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Ka-Ming0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Paignton2.2 km
- Torquay2.8 km
- Torre3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Longmead Walk0.1 km
- Longmead Walk0.2 km
- Manaton Tor Road0.2 km
- Dolphin Court0.2 km
- Dolphin Court0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ31AJ · Data under Open Government Licence