TQ3 1AL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Manaton Tor Road, 0.5km from Shorton in Paignton. Administratively it sits within Preston ward and the Torbay constituency.
For serious buyers, TQ3 1AL 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £310k.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ3 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00076942 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MANATON TOR ROAD, TQ3 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANATON TOR ROAD, TQ3 1AL.
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 1AL — age 50, 88% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £310k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ3 1AL. 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
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
£ 310,000
4 sales · Mean £ 302,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TQ3 1AL has low crime rates — 14 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
Oldway Primary School
The Brunel Academy
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Marldon Church of England Primary School
Preston Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Occombe Cafe0.8 km
- The Bakehouse Cafe0.8 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Lucky's Convenience Store0.9 km
- Occombe Farm Deli0.8 km
- Top Shop0.7 km
- Preston Down Post Office0.9 km
- Marldon Hill Post Office0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Ka-Ming0.7 km
- The Happy Plaice0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Paignton2.1 km
- Torquay2.7 km
- Torre3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Manaton Tor Road0.1 km
- Dolphin Court0.2 km
- Dolphin Court0.2 km
- Cranford Road0.2 km
- Longmead Walk0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ31AL · Data under Open Government Licence