TQ3 1BH is a sought-after residential area on Stella Road, 0.4km from Shorton in Paignton. Administratively it sits within Preston ward and the Torbay constituency.
For serious buyers, TQ3 1BH is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £304k, up 10.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ3 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00076953 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STELLA ROAD, TQ3 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STELLA ROAD, TQ3 1BH.
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
No single demographic signal dominates TQ3 1BH — age 49, 95% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £304k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 10.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ3 1BH. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 340,000
4 sales · Mean £ 367,500
Semi-Detached
£ 275,000
17 sales · Mean £ 288,513
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TQ3 1BH has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. 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
- Preston Post Office0.9 km
- Lucky's Convenience Store0.5 km
- Paignton SNU Spiritualist Centre0.8 km
- Top Shop1.0 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Yew Tree House0.8 km
- Braedene Lodge0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Ship Inn0.9 km
- The Old Manor Inn0.8 km
- Sports Lounge0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Tandoori Nights0.9 km
- The Bright Bean0.9 km
- Franx Lifestyle Cafe0.9 km
- The Plot Catering Co0.9 km
- The Coffee Lounge Paignton1.0 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Preston Sands Store0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Golden Sands0.8 km
- Ka-Ming0.9 km
- Ocean Wild Fish Bar0.8 km
- Torbay Thai Takeaway0.9 km
- The Happy Plaice0.5 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Paignton1.7 km
- Torquay2.3 km
- Torre3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Windmill Gardens0.1 km
- Occombe Valley Road0.1 km
- Hutton Road0.1 km
- Occombe Valley Road0.2 km
- Shorton Valley Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ31BH · Data under Open Government Licence