Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

WINDMILL LANE, TQ3 1AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINDMILL LANE, TQ3 1AA.

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

299

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Avg Age

50

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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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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3/10
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1/10
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4/10
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5/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

TQ3 1AA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

TQ3 1AA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Windmill Lane, 0.8km from Shorton in Paignton. Administratively it sits within Preston ward and the Torbay constituency.

For families considering a move, TQ3 1AA represents 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. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ3 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00076938 (shared with 9 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 1AA. The average age is 50.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 195,000

1 sales · Mean £ 195,000

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

TQ3 1AA has low crime rates — 17 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.

Violence and sexual offences23
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft4
Vehicle crime4
Public order3

school Local Schools

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Kings Ash Academy

Good417 pupils1.0 km
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Marldon Church of England Primary School

Good211 pupils1.3 km
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Oldway Primary School

Outstanding685 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Ye Olde Smokey House0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Occombe Cafe0.8 km
  • The Bakehouse Cafe0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Marldon Service Station0.7 km
  • Occombe Farm Deli0.8 km
  • Top Shop0.5 km
  • Marldon Post Office1.0 km
  • Marldon Hill Post Office0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Ka-Ming0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Foodstore1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Paignton2.3 km
  • Torquay3.2 km
  • Torre3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Forest Ridge Road0.1 km
  • Longmead Road0.1 km
  • Dolphin Court Rd0.1 km
  • James Avenue0.1 km
  • Longmead Walk0.2 km