TQ3 1BW 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.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in TQ3, TQ3 1BW offers 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £342k.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ3 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00076941 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALBANY ROAD, TQ3 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBANY ROAD, TQ3 1BW.
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 1BW — age 46, 84% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £342k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ3 1BW. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 342,500
1 sales · Mean £ 342,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TQ3 1BW has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. 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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Yew Tree House1.0 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Lucky's Convenience Store0.6 km
- Paignton SNU Spiritualist Centre1.0 km
- Top Shop0.9 km
- Preston Down Post Office0.6 km
- Marldon Hill Post Office0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Old Manor Inn1.0 km
- Sports Lounge1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Golden Sands1.0 km
- Ka-Ming0.9 km
- Ocean Wild Fish Bar0.9 km
- The Happy Plaice0.6 km
- Nads Baps1.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Paignton1.8 km
- Torquay2.4 km
- Torre3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Windmill Gardens0.0 km
- Hutton Road0.1 km
- Albany Road0.1 km
- Albany Road0.1 km
- Windmill Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ31BW · Data under Open Government Licence