Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

ALBANY ROAD, TQ3 1BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBANY ROAD, TQ3 1BE.

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

329

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 42,700 /yr

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Employed

43%

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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6/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TQ3 1BE spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1BE 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.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TQ3, TQ3 1BE offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 95% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £320k.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ3 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00076953 (shared with 7 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 1BE. The average age is 49.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 320,000

1 sales · Mean £ 320,000

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

TQ3 1BE has low crime rates — 8 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 offences24
Public order5
Vehicle crime4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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The Brunel Academy

Requires Improvement47 pupils0.9 km
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Oldway Primary School

Outstanding685 pupils0.9 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic School

Good230 pupils1.1 km
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Preston Primary School

Good325 pupils1.3 km
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Kings Ash Academy

Good417 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • M & S News1.0 km
  • Lucky's Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Paignton SNU Spiritualist Centre0.9 km
  • Top Shop0.8 km
  • Preston Down Post Office0.6 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Yew Tree House0.9 km
  • Braedene Lodge1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Ship Inn1.0 km
  • Oatlands Club1.0 km
  • The Old Manor Inn0.9 km
  • Sports Lounge0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • The Bright Bean1.0 km
  • The Plot Catering Co1.0 km
  • Big Baps0.9 km
  • Garden Cafe1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Golden Sands0.9 km
  • Ka-Ming0.8 km
  • Ocean Wild Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Torbay Thai Takeaway1.0 km
  • The Happy Plaice0.6 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Paignton1.7 km
  • Torquay2.5 km
  • Torre3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Windmill Gardens0.1 km
  • Hutton Road0.1 km
  • Shorton Valley Road0.1 km
  • Shorton Valley Road0.1 km
  • Shorton Woods0.2 km