Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

ALBANY ROAD, TQ3 1BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBANY ROAD, TQ3 1BZ.

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 1BZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 44.4% year-on-year.

home £280,000 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

For families considering a move, TQ3 1BZ represents 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k, up 44.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ3 1BZ 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 1BZ. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 232,000

9 sales · Mean £ 252,105

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

TQ3 1BZ has low crime rates — 11 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.

Violence and sexual offences15
Vehicle crime5
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3

school Local Schools

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The Brunel Academy

Requires Improvement47 pupils1.3 km
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Oldway Primary School

Outstanding685 pupils1.3 km
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Preston Primary School

Good325 pupils1.4 km
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Kings Ash Academy

Good417 pupils1.5 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic School

Good230 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Occombe Cafe0.9 km
  • The Bakehouse Cafe0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Lucky's Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Occombe Farm Deli0.9 km
  • Top Shop0.9 km
  • Preston Down Post Office0.7 km
  • Marldon Hill Post Office0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Ka-Ming0.9 km
  • The Happy Plaice0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Paignton2.1 km
  • Torquay2.5 km
  • Torre3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • 147 Occombe Valley Road0.1 km
  • 126 Occombe Valley Road0.1 km
  • Cranford Road0.1 km
  • Albany Road0.2 km
  • Albany Road0.2 km