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Preston & Shorton

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About

Preston and Shorton lie on the northern edge of Torbay, forming a primarily residential area that slopes down towards the coastline. The neighbourhood is characterised by a mix of housing types, from traditional terraces to larger detached homes, set along quiet, winding roads. Its elevated position provides consistent views over Preston Sands and the broader sweep of Tor Bay, offering a quieter alternative to the busier central seafronts.

The area is anchored by Preston Green, a central open space surrounded by local shops and services, which serves as a community focal point. A notable local landmark is the red-and-white striped lighthouse at Roundham Head, which marks the point between Preston Beach and the more rugged cliffs beyond. The gentle slope of Preston Down Road leads directly to the sea front, connecting the residential streets with the beach promenade and its cafes.

Area overview

On average Preston & Shorton has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Preston & Shorton is £47,336 per year. Preston & Shorton is home to around 9,028 people, with a population density of about 3,301.4 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Preston & Shorton Population
9,028
Population density
3,301.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.82(-38%)
Shoplifting
5.43(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.76(-68%)
Other theft
3.99(-29%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.99(-54%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,525
94.43%
Other White
181
2%
Irish
45
0.5%
Other Asian
36
0.4%
White and Asian (mixed)
36
0.4%
Total population: 9,028

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,130
27.72%
No qualifications
1,396
18.17%
Level 3 (A level)
1,390
18.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,106
14.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
850
11.06%
Total 16+ residents: 7,685

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,914
48.8%
Owns with a mortgage
1,215
30.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
582
14.84%
Other social rented
92
2.35%
Other forms of private rent
87
2.22%
Total households: 3,922

Property prices in Preston & Shorton

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £283,500 in Preston & Shorton area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £900,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Preston & Shorton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Preston & Shorton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached53£372,500
Semi-Detached23£275,000
Terraced13£235,000
Flats27£140,000

10 years median price trend in Preston & Shorton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Preston & Shorton.

All postcodes in Preston & Shorton

TQ31EY

Godfrey Avenue

TQ32RB

Old Torquay Road

TQ32TG

Upper Manor Road

TQ32PH

Paris Road

TQ31QG

Winsu Avenue

TQ31AE

Dolphin Crescent

TQ31QZ

George Road

TQ32HL

Torquay Road

TQ31DW

Preston Down Road

TQ31ED

Cockington Lane

TQ31EX

Duchy Drive

TQ31AQ

Dolphin Court Road

TQ32DL

Bay View

TQ31DA

Cranford Road

TQ31PU

Barcombe Heights

TQ32TN

Manor Crescent

TQ31HH

Sandringham Drive

TQ32TX

Oldway Road

TQ32TH

Upper Manor Road

TQ31AN

Dolphin Crescent

TQ31JZ

Dolphin Crescent

TQ31EL

Templer Road

TQ31RG

Shorton Road

TQ32EL

Headland Park Road

TQ31BB

Graham Road

TQ31PY

Barcombe Road

TQ32DE

St Pauls Road

TQ31PT

Barcombe Heights

TQ31LN

Laura Grove

TQ31AY

Green Park Road

TQ31JW

Hilton Drive

TQ32LT

Kingshurst Drive

TQ32DG

St Pauls Road

TQ32RE

Rowcroft Road

TQ31QT

Occombe Valley Road

TQ31EW

Duchy Drive

TQ32TQ

Upper Manor Road

TQ31EN

Templer Road

TQ32QR

Coombe Road

TQ31JN

Hilton Drive

TQ32HP

Torquay Road

TQ31BJ

Albany Road

TQ32BW

Meadowfield Court

TQ32HB

Torquay Road

TQ31AJ

Green Park Road

TQ32BZ

Fortescue Road

TQ31AR

Sharpitor Close

TQ32DN

Torquay Road

TQ32DY

Great Headland Road

TQ31BZ

Albany Road

TQ32EH

Headland Park Road

TQ32DW

Hollacombe Lane

TQ32PA

Seaway Road

TQ32NQ

Colin Road

TQ31AT

Longmead Walk

TQ31PZ

Barcombe Road

TQ31RE

Shorton Valley Road

TQ32DB

Cedar Road

TQ32DQ

Torquay Road

TQ32RU

Tamwyn Close

TQ31DL

Preston Down Road

TQ31JJ

Seaview Crescent

TQ32RD

Old Torquay Road

TQ31QS

Occombe Valley Road

TQ31LL

Laura Grove

TQ31AH

Green Park Road

TQ32EY

Torquay Road

TQ32DU

Tarraway Road

TQ31HG

White Close

TQ31EA

Branksome Close

TQ32QZ

Old Torquay Road

TQ31DZ

Carlton Drive

TQ32PD

Seaway Crescent

TQ31QU

Occombe Valley Road

TQ31HW

Uplands Road

TQ31RB

Shorton Valley Road

TQ32LP

Laura Grove

TQ31EF

Cockington Lane

TQ32DZ

Torquay Road

TQ31DB

Greenfield Road

TQ32BX

Preston Down Road

TQ32QJ

Washington Close

TQ32EZ

Torquay Road

TQ31EP

Duchy Gardens

TQ31BP

Windmill Road

TQ31AA

Windmill Lane

TQ32QS

Barcombe Lane

TQ32PE

Seaway Gardens

TQ31BQ

Alison Road

TQ31BX

Albany Road

TQ32TJ

Upper Manor Road

TQ31PX

Barcombe Road

TQ32DT

Hollacombe Lane

TQ31HZ

Sandringham Gardens

TQ31ER

Duchy Avenue

TQ31AW

Longmead Road

TQ31HN

Osbern Road

TQ31HE

Deers Leap Close

TQ32RQ

Butland Avenue

TQ32LR

Laura Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.