Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

WINDMILL AVENUE, TQ3 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINDMILL AVENUE, TQ3 1BS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

294

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 42,700 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

TQ3 1BS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £375k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TQ3 1BS is a safe, established residential area on Windmill Avenue, 0.5km from Shorton in Paignton. Administratively it sits within Preston ward and the Torbay constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TQ3, TQ3 1BS offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% 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: Average house prices are around £375k.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ3 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00076941 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ3 1BS. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 340,000

9 sales · Mean £ 348,111

Terraced

£ 230,000

5 sales · Mean £ 246,600

Semi-Detached

£ 315,000

1 sales · Mean £ 315,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

TQ3 1BS 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.

Violence and sexual offences13
Public order5
Other theft4
Vehicle crime4
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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The Brunel Academy

Requires Improvement47 pupils1.1 km
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Oldway Primary School

Outstanding685 pupils1.1 km
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Preston Primary School

Good325 pupils1.2 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic School

Good230 pupils1.3 km
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Kings Ash Academy

Good417 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Yew Tree House0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Lucky's Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Top Shop1.0 km
  • Preston Down Post Office0.5 km
  • Marldon Hill Post Office1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Old Manor Inn1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Golden Sands1.0 km
  • Ka-Ming1.0 km
  • Ocean Wild Fish Bar0.9 km
  • The Happy Plaice0.5 km
  • Nads Baps1.0 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Paignton1.9 km
  • Torquay2.3 km
  • Torre3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • 97 Occombe Valley Road0.1 km
  • 86 Occombe Valley Road0.1 km
  • Albany Road0.1 km
  • Albany Road0.1 km
  • Windmill Gardens0.2 km