Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

DOLPHIN CRESCENT, TQ3 1AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOLPHIN CRESCENT, TQ3 1AN.

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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

Average age 56, 94% owned. TQ3 1AN is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. With £607k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

TQ3 1AN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Dolphin Crescent, 0.4km from Shorton in Paignton. Administratively it sits within Preston ward and the Torbay constituency.

For serious buyers, TQ3 1AN is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An established, mature community with an average age of 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £607k.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ3 1AN 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 1AN. 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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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

£ 370,000

5 sales · Mean £ 458,000

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

TQ3 1AN has low crime rates — 14 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 offences23
Drugs9
Vehicle crime8
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Kings Ash Academy

Good417 pupils1.1 km
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Oldway Primary School

Outstanding685 pupils1.2 km
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The Brunel Academy

Requires Improvement47 pupils1.3 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic School

Good230 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Occombe Cafe1.0 km
  • The Bakehouse Cafe1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Lucky's Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Occombe Farm Deli1.0 km
  • Top Shop0.5 km
  • Preston Down Post Office0.9 km
  • Marldon Hill Post Office0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Ka-Ming0.5 km
  • The Happy Plaice0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Foodstore1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Paignton1.9 km
  • Torquay2.8 km
  • Torre3.4 km

Bus Stops

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