Is TQ3 1AW a safe place to live?

Yes, TQ3 1AW is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 12 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in TQ3 1AW?

The average property price in TQ3 1AW is currently around £320k.

What is the population of TQ3 1AW?

The population for the TQ3 1AW area is approximately 261 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

LONGMEAD ROAD, TQ3 1AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONGMEAD ROAD, TQ3 1AW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

261

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 42,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

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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9/10

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9/10

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5/10

workEmployment

6/10

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2/10

paymentsAffluence

5/10

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8/10

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9/10

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8/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TQ3 1AW — age 50, 88% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £320k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TQ3 1AW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Longmead Road, 0.5km from Shorton in Paignton. Administratively it sits within Preston ward and the Torbay constituency.

For serious buyers, TQ3 1AW 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £320k.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ3 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00076942 (shared with 10 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 1AW. 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

White / British98.9%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.4%

Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active

FT: 30%

Unemployed: 1%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 300,000

14 sales · Mean £ 298,970

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

TQ3 1AW has low crime rates — 12 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.

Violence and sexual offences20

Vehicle crime7

Anti-social behaviour5

Public order3

Other theft3

school Local Schools

Kings Ash Academy

Good417 pupils1.2 km

Oldway Primary School

Outstanding685 pupils1.4 km

The Brunel Academy

Requires Improvement47 pupils1.4 km

Sacred Heart Catholic School

Good230 pupils1.5 km

Marldon Church of England Primary School

Good211 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Ye Olde Smokey House1.0 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

Occombe Cafe0.8 km
The Bakehouse Cafe0.8 km

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby

Marldon Service Station0.9 km
Occombe Farm Deli0.8 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

Paignton2.1 km
Torquay2.8 km
Torre3.4 km

Bus Stops

Dolphin Court0.1 km
Dolphin Court0.1 km
Longmead Walk0.1 km
Manaton Tor Road0.1 km
Longmead Walk0.1 km