TQ3 1BB is a sought-after residential area on Graham Road, 0.2km from Shorton in Paignton. Administratively it sits within Preston ward and the Torbay constituency.
For serious buyers, TQ3 1BB is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 95% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £272k.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ3 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00076953 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRAHAM ROAD, TQ3 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRAHAM ROAD, TQ3 1BB.
329
49
£ 42,700 /yr
43%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TQ3 1BB spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. £272k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ3 1BB. The average age is 49.0. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 282,000
3 sales · Mean £ 260,000
Detached
£ 250,000
8 sales · Mean £ 242,312
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TQ3 1BB has low crime rates — 8 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
The Brunel Academy
Oldway Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Preston Primary School
Kings Ash Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- M & S News0.9 km
- Lucky's Convenience Store0.7 km
- Paignton SNU Spiritualist Centre0.9 km
- Top Shop0.8 km
- Preston Down Post Office0.7 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Yew Tree House0.9 km
- Braedene Lodge1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Ship Inn1.0 km
- Oatlands Club0.9 km
- The Old Manor Inn0.8 km
- Sports Lounge0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Tandoori Nights1.0 km
- The Bright Bean1.0 km
- The Plot Catering Co0.9 km
- Big Baps0.9 km
- Garden Cafe0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Preston Sands Store1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Golden Sands0.9 km
- Ka-Ming0.8 km
- Ocean Wild Fish Bar0.8 km
- Torbay Thai Takeaway0.9 km
- The Happy Plaice0.7 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Paignton1.6 km
- Torquay2.5 km
- Torre3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Shorton Valley Road0.1 km
- Shorton Valley Road0.1 km
- Shorton Woods0.1 km
- Shorton Woods0.1 km
- Hutton Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ31BB · Data under Open Government Licence