Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

LONGMEAD ROAD, TQ3 1AX House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 1AX spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. £325k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 12.7% year-on-year.

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

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

For serious buyers, TQ3 1AX is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k, up 12.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ3 1AX 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 1AX. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 261,250

10 sales · Mean £ 281,100

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

TQ3 1AX has low crime rates — 15 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 offences20
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft4
Vehicle crime4
Public order3

school Local Schools

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Kings Ash Academy

Good417 pupils1.0 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

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Ye Olde Smokey House0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Occombe Cafe0.8 km
  • The Bakehouse Cafe0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Marldon Service Station0.7 km
  • Occombe Farm Deli0.8 km
  • Top Shop0.5 km
  • Marldon Hill Post Office0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Ka-Ming0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Paignton2.3 km
  • Torquay3.1 km
  • Torre3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Longmead Road0.0 km
  • Forest Ridge Road0.1 km
  • Longmead Walk0.1 km
  • Longmead Walk0.2 km
  • Dolphin Court Rd0.2 km