Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

PRESTON DOWN ROAD, TQ3 1DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRESTON DOWN ROAD, TQ3 1DS.

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

334

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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.

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9/10
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9/10
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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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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TQ3 1DS spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. £355k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 6.1% year-on-year.

home £355,166 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TQ3 1DS is a safe, established residential area on Preston Down Road, 0.3km from Preston in Paignton. Administratively it sits within Preston ward and the Torbay constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TQ3, TQ3 1DS offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 87% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £355k, down 6.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ3 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00076940 (shared with 10 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 1DS. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 457,750

2 sales · Mean £ 457,750

Flat

£ 110,000

3 sales · Mean £ 120,666

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

TQ3 1DS has low crime rates — 9 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 offences14
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Preston Primary School

Good325 pupils0.7 km
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The Brunel Academy

Requires Improvement47 pupils1.1 km
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Oldway Primary School

Outstanding685 pupils1.3 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic School

Good230 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Foodstore0.8 km
  • Londis0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Preston Sands Store0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • M & S News0.8 km
  • Preston Post Office0.8 km
  • Spar0.8 km
  • Lucky's Convenience Store0.0 km
  • Paignton SNU Spiritualist Centre1.0 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Yew Tree House0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Tandoori Nights0.9 km
  • The Bright Bean0.9 km
  • Franx Lifestyle Cafe0.8 km
  • The Plot Catering Co0.9 km
  • The Coffee Lounge Paignton0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • London Fryer0.9 km
  • Wok's Kitchen0.8 km
  • Golden Sands0.9 km
  • Ocean Wild Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Torbay Thai Takeaway0.8 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Old Manor Inn0.9 km
  • Sports Lounge1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Torquay1.9 km
  • Paignton2.0 km
  • Torre2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Preston Down Road Shops0.0 km
  • Sandringham Drive 210.1 km
  • Sandringham Gardens0.1 km
  • Duchy Drive0.2 km
  • Preston Down Road 920.2 km