Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

TQ3 1DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TQ3 1DJ.

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

248

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Avg Age

61

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Avg Income

£ 42,700 /yr

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Employed

38%

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.

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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 94% owner-occupation and an average age of 61, TQ3 1DJ is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — reflects the demand.

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

TQ3 1DJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 1.0km from Shorton in Paignton. Administratively it sits within Preston ward and the Torbay constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Average age 61 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ3 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00076934 (shared with 7 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 1DJ. The average age is 61.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 0%
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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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

TQ3 1DJ has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences10
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Preston Primary School

Good325 pupils1.4 km
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Marldon Church of England Primary School

Good211 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Torbay Party Barn0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Occombe Cafe0.6 km
  • The Bakehouse Cafe0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Lucky's Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Occombe Farm Deli0.6 km
  • Preston Down Post Office0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • The Happy Plaice0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Torquay2.4 km
  • Paignton2.5 km
  • Torre2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Preston Down Road 1600.1 km
  • 215 Preston Down Road0.1 km
  • Lindsay Road0.1 km
  • Duchy Gardens0.3 km
  • Transmitter0.3 km