TQ3 1DL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Preston Down Road, 0.8km from Preston in Paignton. Administratively it sits within Preston ward and the Torbay constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in TQ3, TQ3 1DL offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 85% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £351k, down 5.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ3 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00076936 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRESTON DOWN ROAD, TQ3 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRESTON DOWN ROAD, TQ3 1DL.
280
49
£ 42,700 /yr
40%
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 1DL — age 49, 85% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 5.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ3 1DL. The average age is 49.2. 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
£ 325,000
8 sales · Mean £ 321,423
Semi-Detached
£ 277,500
2 sales · Mean £ 277,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TQ3 1DL has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Preston Primary School
The Brunel Academy
Oldway Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Torbay Party Barn1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Occombe Cafe0.8 km
- The Bakehouse Cafe0.9 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Lucky's Convenience Store0.6 km
- Occombe Farm Deli0.8 km
- Preston Down Post Office0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- The Happy Plaice0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Torquay2.3 km
- Paignton2.3 km
- Torre2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Lindsay Road0.1 km
- 215 Preston Down Road0.1 km
- Preston Down Road 1600.2 km
- Duchy Gardens0.2 km
- Uplands Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ31DL · Data under Open Government Licence