The TQ3 2DX postcode is in Torbay, Torbay postcode town, within South West, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the TQ3 2DX area, explore the TQ3 2DX Crime Rates page.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | TQ3 |
| Ward | Preston |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Preston & Shorton |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Torbay |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Torbay |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Torquay and Paignton |
| Police Force | Devon & Cornwall |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Devon Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Preston |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Torbay |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 18450 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Communal retirement / Ageing urban communities / Seaside Living, while the work-zone classification is Primarily residential suburbs.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Kinghurst(0.06 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Cockington Lane(0.06 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Torquay(0.90 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | TQ2 6UY (0.28 mi) | Details |
| The Brunel AcademySecondary, Requires improvement | 11-16 | TQ3 2AL (0.64 mi) | Details |
| Preston Bridge SchoolAll Through, Good | 6-19 | TQ3 2AF (0.82 mi) | Details |
| Oldway Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 3-11 | TQ3 2SY (0.86 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is PEMBROKE MEDICAL GROUP(0.41 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| pembroke medical groupActivepembroke house surgery, 266 torquay road, preston, paignton, devon | 01803553558 | TQ3 2EZ |
| chelston hall surgeryActivechelston hall surgery, chelston hall,old mill rd, torquay, devon | 01803605359 | TQ2 6HW |
The population of TQ32DX is 342 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 49 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 65 to 74 (1428), Between 75 to 100 (1358), and Below 14 (1261).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 318 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 8.
Regarding education, 76 adults have Level 4, while 55 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (340), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (233).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (173), followed by No religion (142).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (63) followed by Small employers and own account workers (53), and Semi-routine occupations (46).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (407), and 370 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1523) and European Union EU-14 (31).