Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

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

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

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

269

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Avg Age

60

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Avg Income

£ 42,700 /yr

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Employed

33%

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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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 98% owner-occupation and an average age of 60, TQ3 1DR is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £340k reflects the demand.

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

TQ3 1DR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Preston Down Road, 0.4km from Preston in Paignton. Administratively it sits within Preston ward and the Torbay constituency.

For serious buyers, TQ3 1DR is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Average age 60 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 98% 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ3 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00076937 (shared with 11 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 1DR. The average age is 59.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 21%
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

£ 305,000

2 sales · Mean £ 305,000

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

TQ3 1DR has low crime rates — 5 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 offences7
Public order3
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2

school Local Schools

P

Preston Primary School

Good325 pupils0.7 km
A

The Brunel Academy

Requires Improvement47 pupils1.2 km
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Oldway Primary School

Outstanding685 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Foodstore0.8 km
  • Londis1.0 km
  • Preston Sands Store1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • M & S News0.9 km
  • Preston Post Office1.0 km
  • Spar0.9 km
  • Lucky's Convenience Store0.1 km
  • Shell Riviera Garage1.0 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Yew Tree House0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Tandoori Nights1.0 km
  • The Bright Bean1.0 km
  • Franx Lifestyle Cafe0.9 km
  • The Plot Catering Co1.0 km
  • The Coffee Lounge Paignton0.9 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Wok's Kitchen0.9 km
  • Torbay Thai Takeaway0.9 km
  • The Happy Plaice0.1 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Old Manor Inn1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Torquay1.9 km
  • Paignton2.1 km
  • Torre2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Duchy Drive0.1 km
  • Preston Down Road Shops0.1 km
  • Preston Down Road 920.1 km
  • Preston Down Road 1450.1 km
  • Sandringham Drive 210.2 km