TQ3 1BA is a sought-after residential area on Albany Road, 0.3km from Shorton in Paignton. Administratively it sits within Preston ward and the Torbay constituency.
For serious buyers, TQ3 1BA is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £308k.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ3 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00076943 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALBANY ROAD, TQ3 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBANY ROAD, TQ3 1BA.
283
41
£ 42,700 /yr
48%
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 1BA — age 41, 85% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ3 1BA. The average age is 40.6. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 308,000
1 sales · Mean £ 308,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TQ3 1BA has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Brunel Academy
Oldway Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Preston Primary School
Kings Ash Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- M & S News0.9 km
- Preston Post Office0.9 km
- Lucky's Convenience Store0.6 km
- Paignton SNU Spiritualist Centre0.8 km
- Top Shop0.9 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Yew Tree House0.8 km
- Braedene Lodge0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Ship Inn0.9 km
- Oatlands Club0.9 km
- The Old Manor Inn0.8 km
- Sports Lounge0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Tandoori Nights0.9 km
- The Bright Bean0.9 km
- Franx Lifestyle Cafe0.9 km
- The Plot Catering Co0.9 km
- The Coffee Lounge Paignton1.0 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Preston Sands Store0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- London Fryer1.0 km
- Golden Sands0.8 km
- Ka-Ming0.9 km
- Ocean Wild Fish Bar0.7 km
- Torbay Thai Takeaway0.9 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Paignton1.6 km
- Torquay2.4 km
- Torre3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Shorton Valley Road0.1 km
- Shorton Valley Road0.1 km
- Windmill Gardens0.2 km
- Hutton Road0.2 km
- Shorton Woods0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ31BA · Data under Open Government Licence