TQ3 1BL is a sought-after residential area on Windmill Gardens, 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 1BL offers 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £475k, down 46.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ3 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00076953 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WINDMILL GARDENS, TQ3 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINDMILL GARDENS, TQ3 1BL.
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
TQ3 1BL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £475k, 95% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £475k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 46.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ3 1BL. 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
Detached
£ 375,000
13 sales · Mean £ 384,961
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TQ3 1BL has low crime rates — 7 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
Preston Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Kings Ash Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- M & S News0.9 km
- Preston Post Office1.0 km
- Lucky's Convenience Store0.5 km
- Paignton SNU Spiritualist Centre0.9 km
- Top Shop0.9 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Yew Tree House0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Tandoori Nights1.0 km
- The Bright Bean1.0 km
- The Plot Catering Co1.0 km
- Big Baps0.9 km
- Garden Cafe0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Preston Sands Store1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Old Manor Inn0.9 km
- Sports Lounge0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Golden Sands0.9 km
- Ka-Ming0.9 km
- Ocean Wild Fish Bar0.8 km
- Torbay Thai Takeaway0.9 km
- The Happy Plaice0.5 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Paignton1.8 km
- Torquay2.4 km
- Torre3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Windmill Gardens0.1 km
- Hutton Road0.1 km
- Occombe Valley Road0.2 km
- Occombe Valley Road0.2 km
- Albany Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ31BL · Data under Open Government Licence