Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

LONGMEAD WALK, TQ3 1AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONGMEAD WALK, TQ3 1AT.

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Population

299

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 42,700 /yr

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Employed

38%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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3/10
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1/10
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4/10
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5/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TQ3 1AT 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 · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TQ3 1AT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Longmead Walk, 0.7km from Shorton in Paignton. Administratively it sits within Preston ward and the Torbay constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TQ3, TQ3 1AT 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. 90% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ3 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00076938 (shared with 9 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 1AT. The average age is 50.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 325,000

3 sales · Mean £ 289,666

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

TQ3 1AT has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences21
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime5
Other theft4
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Kings Ash Academy

Good417 pupils1.1 km
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Marldon Church of England Primary School

Good211 pupils1.3 km
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Oldway Primary School

Outstanding685 pupils1.5 km
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The Brunel Academy

Requires Improvement47 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Ye Olde Smokey House0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Occombe Cafe0.7 km
  • The Bakehouse Cafe0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Marldon Service Station0.8 km
  • Occombe Farm Deli0.7 km
  • Top Shop0.6 km
  • Marldon Hill Post Office0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Ka-Ming0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Paignton2.2 km
  • Torquay3.0 km
  • Torre3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Longmead Walk0.0 km
  • Longmead Walk0.1 km
  • Longmead Road0.1 km
  • Forest Ridge Road0.2 km
  • Dolphin Court0.3 km