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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 37 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
37
Deprivation level
5/10
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
18.72(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.32(-65%)
Shoplifting
5.21(-22%)
Other theft
3.77(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.43(-47%)
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 113 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Preston & Shorton area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £870,000.

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
Detached50£363,750
Flats26£166,000
Semi-Detached23£275,000
Terraced14£240,000

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

TQ32PH

Paris Road

TQ31BJ

Albany Road

TQ32PD

Seaway Crescent

TQ32TJ

Upper Manor Road

TQ31JW

Hilton Drive

TQ31RE

Shorton Valley Road

TQ32QN

Durham Close

TQ31AW

Longmead Road

TQ31BQ

Alison Road

TQ32RD

Old Torquay Road

TQ31EX

Duchy Drive

TQ31HL

Lindsay Road

TQ31JE

Lower Penns Road

TQ31LL

Laura Grove

TQ32DL

Bay View

TQ32EN

Headland Park Road

TQ32QP

Coombe Road

TQ31DW

Preston Down Road

TQ31ET

Field Close

TQ31QU

Occombe Valley Road

TQ31HH

Sandringham Drive

TQ32DB

Cedar Road

TQ32NY

Seaway Road

TQ31AN

Dolphin Crescent

TQ32DZ

Torquay Road

TQ32PF

Eugene Road

TQ31LW

Cecil Avenue

TQ32DY

Great Headland Road

TQ32QS

Barcombe Lane

TQ32RG

Wills Avenue

TQ31QX

Occombe Valley Road

TQ31RX

Mariners Way

TQ32BZ

Fortescue Road

TQ31EP

Duchy Gardens

TQ31HE

Deers Leap Close

TQ31DB

Greenfield Road

TQ31EL

Templer Road

TQ32LT

Kingshurst Drive

TQ32QJ

Washington Close

TQ32QZ

Old Torquay Road

TQ32RH

Butland Avenue

TQ32HH

Langs Road

TQ32PL

Morin Road

TQ32RR

Preston Down Road

TQ31ED

Cockington Lane

TQ31EF

Cockington Lane

TQ31RB

Shorton Valley Road

TQ32BW

Meadowfield Court

TQ32TG

Upper Manor Road

TQ31AR

Sharpitor Close

TQ31HD

Preston Down Avenue

TQ32RE

Rowcroft Road

TQ32RT

Old Torquay Road

TQ31AG

Dolphin Court Road

TQ31BU

Lacy Road

TQ31DS

Preston Down Road

TQ31EW

Duchy Drive

TQ31EY

Godfrey Avenue

TQ31HG

White Close

TQ31RN

Preston Down Road

TQ32DN

Torquay Road

TQ32LS

Laura Avenue

TQ31DX

All Hallows Road

TQ31PT

Barcombe Heights

TQ32RU

Tamwyn Close

TQ31HY

Sandringham Drive

TQ31LJ

Southfield Avenue

TQ31QF

Winsu Avenue

TQ32BT

Torquay Road

TQ32RL

Preston Down Road

TQ31BA

Albany Road

TQ31DH

Preston Down Road

TQ32EA

Bishopstone Gardens

TQ31PX

Barcombe Road

TQ31BE

Albany Road

TQ32BX

Preston Down Road

TQ32EY

Torquay Road

TQ31QJ

Barcombe Mews

TQ32HL

Torquay Road

TQ31DJ

Preston Down Road

TQ31DU

Preston Down Road

TQ32RA

Old Torquay Road

TQ31AQ

Dolphin Court Road

TQ31BD

Cecilia Road

TQ31BS

Windmill Avenue

TQ31LH

Southfield Avenue

TQ31QY

Shorton Valley Road

TQ31RJ

Sleepy Lane

TQ31AA

Windmill Lane

TQ31AJ

Green Park Road

TQ32DQ

Torquay Road

TQ32QX

Old Torquay Road

TQ32RJ

Langdon Road

TQ31AD

Forest Ridge Road

TQ31BT

Albany Road

TQ31ER

Duchy Avenue

TQ31JD

Preston Down Road

TQ32DX

Great Headland Crescent

TQ32RP

Malderek Avenue

TQ31EE

Cockington Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.