TQ3 1AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Green Park Road, 0.8km from Shorton in Paignton. Administratively it sits within Preston ward and the Torbay constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in TQ3, TQ3 1AY offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £374k, up 5.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ3 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00076938 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREEN PARK ROAD, TQ3 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREEN PARK ROAD, TQ3 1AY.
299
50
£ 42,700 /yr
38%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates TQ3 1AY — age 50, 90% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 5.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ3 1AY. 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
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
£ 307,250
14 sales · Mean £ 316,846
Semi-Detached
£ 425,000
1 sales · Mean £ 425,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TQ3 1AY has low crime rates — 12 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.
school Local Schools
Kings Ash Academy
Marldon Church of England Primary School
Oldway Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Ye Olde Smokey House0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Occombe Cafe0.7 km
- The Bakehouse Cafe0.6 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Marldon Service Station0.6 km
- Marldon Village Stores1.0 km
- Occombe Farm Deli0.7 km
- Top Shop0.6 km
- Marldon Post Office1.0 km
- + 1 more
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
- Longmead Walk0.2 km
- Forest Ridge Road0.2 km
- Longmead Walk0.2 km
- Dolphin Court Rd0.2 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: TQ31AY · Data under Open Government Licence