TQ3 1DP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Preston Down Road, 0.6km from Preston in Paignton. Administratively it sits within Preston ward and the Torbay constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in TQ3, TQ3 1DP offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 60) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 98% 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 £382k.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ3 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00076937 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRESTON DOWN ROAD, TQ3 1DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRESTON DOWN ROAD, TQ3 1DP.
269
60
£ 42,700 /yr
33%
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
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 98% owner-occupation and an average age of 60, TQ3 1DP is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £382k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ3 1DP. The average age is 59.5. 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
Terraced
£ 370,000
1 sales · Mean £ 370,000
Detached
£ 385,000
5 sales · Mean £ 339,700
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TQ3 1DP has low crime rates — 7 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.
school Local Schools
Preston Primary School
The Brunel Academy
Oldway Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Yew Tree House0.9 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Lucky's Convenience Store0.3 km
- Preston Down Post Office0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- The Happy Plaice0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Torquay2.0 km
- Paignton2.2 km
- Torre2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Duchy Avenue0.1 km
- Preston Down Road 1450.1 km
- Preston Down Road 920.1 km
- Duchy Drive0.2 km
- Uplands Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ31DP · Data under Open Government Licence