TQ3 1BD is a sought-after residential area on Cecilia Road, 0.4km from Shorton in Paignton. Administratively it sits within Preston ward and the Torbay constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in TQ3, TQ3 1BD offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 85% 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 £347k, down 7.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ3 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00076943 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CECILIA ROAD, TQ3 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CECILIA ROAD, TQ3 1BD.
283
41
£ 42,700 /yr
48%
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
TQ3 1BD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £347k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 7.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ3 1BD. The average age is 40.6. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 283,500
21 sales · Mean £ 289,721
Flat
£ 104,000
1 sales · Mean £ 104,000
Semi-Detached
£ 165,000
1 sales · Mean £ 165,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TQ3 1BD 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
9 nearby- M & S News0.8 km
- Preston Post Office0.9 km
- Spar1.0 km
- Lucky's Convenience Store0.5 km
- Paignton SNU Spiritualist Centre0.8 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Yew Tree House0.8 km
- Braedene Lodge0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Ship Inn0.9 km
- Oatlands Club1.0 km
- The Old Manor Inn0.7 km
- Sports Lounge0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Tandoori Nights0.9 km
- The Bright Bean0.8 km
- Franx Lifestyle Cafe0.9 km
- The Plot Catering Co0.8 km
- The Coffee Lounge Paignton0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Preston Sands Store0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- London Fryer1.0 km
- Wok's Kitchen1.0 km
- Golden Sands0.8 km
- Ka-Ming1.0 km
- Ocean Wild Fish Bar0.7 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Paignton1.7 km
- Torquay2.3 km
- Torre3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Shorton Valley Road0.1 km
- Shorton Valley Road0.1 km
- Occombe Valley Road0.2 km
- Occombe Valley Road0.2 km
- Windmill Gardens0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ31BD · Data under Open Government Licence