TQ3 1BT is a safe, established residential area on Albany Road, 0.4km from Shorton in Paignton. Administratively it sits within Preston ward and the Torbay constituency.
For families considering a move, TQ3 1BT represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ3 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00076941 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALBANY ROAD, TQ3 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBANY ROAD, TQ3 1BT.
294
46
£ 42,700 /yr
50%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates TQ3 1BT — age 46, 84% ownership, 12% 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 1BT. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TQ3 1BT 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.
school Local Schools
The Brunel Academy
Oldway Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Preston Primary School
Kings Ash Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Lucky's Convenience Store0.6 km
- Top Shop0.8 km
- Preston Down Post Office0.6 km
- Marldon Hill Post Office0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Ka-Ming0.8 km
- The Happy Plaice0.6 km
- Oldway Tearooms1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Paignton1.9 km
- Torquay2.5 km
- Torre3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Albany Road0.0 km
- Albany Road0.0 km
- Windmill Road0.1 km
- Windmill Road0.1 km
- Cranford Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ31BT · Data under Open Government Licence