TQ3 1AQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Dolphin Court Road, 0.4km from Shorton in Paignton. Administratively it sits within Preston ward and the Torbay constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in TQ3, TQ3 1AQ offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 56) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £399k.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ3 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00076951 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOLPHIN COURT ROAD, TQ3 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOLPHIN COURT ROAD, TQ3 1AQ.
253
56
£ 42,700 /yr
45%
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
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 94% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, TQ3 1AQ is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £399k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ3 1AQ. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 321,000
12 sales · Mean £ 318,083
Semi-Detached
£ 386,981
2 sales · Mean £ 386,981
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TQ3 1AQ 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
Oldway Primary School
The Brunel Academy
Sacred Heart Catholic School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Occombe Cafe0.9 km
- The Bakehouse Cafe0.9 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Lucky's Convenience Store1.0 km
- Occombe Farm Deli0.9 km
- Top Shop0.6 km
- Preston Down Post Office0.9 km
- Marldon Hill Post Office0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Ka-Ming0.6 km
- The Happy Plaice1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Paignton2.0 km
- Torquay2.8 km
- Torre3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Dolphin Court0.0 km
- Dolphin Court0.0 km
- Manaton Tor Road0.1 km
- Cranford Road0.2 km
- Longmead Walk0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ31AQ · Data under Open Government Licence