Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

ALISON ROAD, TQ3 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALISON ROAD, TQ3 1BQ.

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

No single demographic signal dominates TQ3 1BQ — age 49, 95% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £327k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 18.5% year-on-year.

home £327,280 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TQ3 1BQ is a sought-after residential area on Alison Road, 0.2km from Shorton in Paignton. Administratively it sits within Preston ward and the Torbay constituency.

For serious buyers, TQ3 1BQ is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £327k, up 18.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ3 1BQ 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 1BQ. 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

£ 321,000

13 sales · Mean £ 310,483

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

TQ3 1BQ has low crime rates — 11 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.

Violence and sexual offences30
Vehicle crime6
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Oldway Primary School

Outstanding685 pupils1.0 km
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The Brunel Academy

Requires Improvement47 pupils1.0 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic School

Good230 pupils1.2 km
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Kings Ash Academy

Good417 pupils1.3 km
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Preston Primary School

Good325 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Lucky's Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Paignton SNU Spiritualist Centre1.0 km
  • Top Shop0.7 km
  • Preston Down Post Office0.7 km
  • Marldon Hill Post Office0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Old Manor Inn1.0 km
  • Sports Lounge1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Golden Sands1.0 km
  • Ka-Ming0.7 km
  • Ocean Wild Fish Bar0.9 km
  • The Happy Plaice0.7 km
  • KFC1.0 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Paignton1.8 km
  • Torquay2.6 km
  • Torre3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Hutton Road0.1 km
  • Windmill Gardens0.1 km
  • Windmill Road0.1 km
  • Windmill Road0.2 km
  • Albany Road0.2 km