Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

PRESTON DOWN ROAD, TQ3 1DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRESTON DOWN ROAD, TQ3 1DN.

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

248

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Avg Age

61

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Avg Income

£ 42,700 /yr

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Employed

38%

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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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Average age 61, 94% owned. TQ3 1DN is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TQ3 1DN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Preston Down Road, 0.8km from Preston in Paignton. Administratively it sits within Preston ward and the Torbay constituency.

For families considering a move, TQ3 1DN represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 61 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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 £200k.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ3 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00076934 (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 1DN. The average age is 61.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 241,500

4 sales · Mean £ 242,000

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

TQ3 1DN has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Public order2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

P

Preston Primary School

Good325 pupils1.1 km
A

The Brunel Academy

Requires Improvement47 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Torbay Party Barn1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Occombe Cafe0.8 km
  • The Bakehouse Cafe0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Lucky's Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Occombe Farm Deli0.8 km
  • Preston Down Post Office0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • The Happy Plaice0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Torquay2.2 km
  • Paignton2.4 km
  • Torre2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Duchy Gardens0.1 km
  • 215 Preston Down Road0.2 km
  • Lindsay Road0.2 km
  • Uplands Road0.2 km
  • Preston Down Road 1600.2 km