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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

TQ31BU

Lacy Road

TQ32DJ

Torquay Road

TQ32EW

Headland Grove

TQ31AG

Dolphin Court Road

TQ31JG

Upper Headland Park Road

TQ32AG

Torquay Road

TQ32DH

Locarno Avenue

TQ31BY

Cary Road

TQ31QJ

Barcombe Mews

TQ31RY

Mariners Way

TQ31JE

Lower Penns Road

TQ32NX

Seaway Road

TQ31HX

Sandringham Drive

TQ32BY

Fortescue Road

TQ32BT

Torquay Road

TQ31JH

Hilton Drive

TQ31DR

Preston Down Road

TQ31BS

Windmill Avenue

TQ31QX

Occombe Valley Road

TQ31HF

Beaversbrook Close

TQ31RD

Rhodanthe Road

TQ31HP

Wilton Road

TQ31QF

Winsu Avenue

TQ32DD

Cedar Road

TQ32QL

Coombe Road

TQ32RJ

Langdon Road

TQ31JP

Upper Headland Park Road

TQ31HR

Sandringham Drive

TQ32EU

Torquay Road

TQ32RS

Coombe Road

TQ32DS

Higher Hollacombe Cottages

TQ31DX

All Hallows Road

TQ31JA

Sandringham Gardens

TQ31ET

Field Close

TQ31DH

Preston Down Road

TQ31RN

Preston Down Road

TQ32EP

Torquay Road

TQ31QR

Occombe Valley Road

TQ32RP

Malderek Avenue

TQ31DY

Carlton Close

TQ31BW

Albany Road

TQ31DU

Preston Down Road

TQ31HA

Duchy Drive

TQ32EN

Headland Park Road

TQ31DP

Preston Down Road

TQ31LR

Mortimer Avenue

TQ31TP

Oke Tor Close

TQ31JB

Sandringham Gardens

TQ31AX

Longmead Road

TQ31BH

Stella Road

TQ31HU

Sandringham Drive

TQ32NS

Marine Drive

TQ31AB

Dolphin Court Road

TQ31EZ

Duchy Drive

TQ31RX

Mariners Way

TQ31DS

Preston Down Road

TQ31BE

Albany Road

TQ32QY

Old Torquay Road

TQ32PB

Orient Road

TQ32QP

Coombe Road

TQ31AU

Green Park Walk

TQ31HB

Duchy Drive

TQ31BD

Cecilia Road

TQ31JD

Preston Down Road

TQ31DN

Preston Down Road

TQ31AF

Dolphin Crescent

TQ32QN

Durham Close

TQ31LW

Cecil Avenue

TQ31AD

Forest Ridge Road

TQ32QX

Old Torquay Road

TQ32EA

Bishopstone Gardens

TQ32RT

Old Torquay Road

TQ32RW

Preston Down Road

TQ31BT

Albany Road

TQ31AL

Manaton Tor Road

TQ31BA

Albany Road

TQ31BN

Hutton Road

TQ32RR

Preston Down Road

TQ31DJ

Preston Down Road

TQ31JL

Hilton Crescent

TQ32HN

Torquay Road

TQ31LH

Southfield Avenue

TQ32TB

Oldway Road

TQ31BL

Windmill Gardens

TQ32RA

Old Torquay Road

TQ31HL

Lindsay Road

TQ32LS

Laura Avenue

TQ32RL

Preston Down Road

TQ32EJ

Headland Park Road

TQ31JF

Upper Headland Park Road

TQ31AZ

Longmead Road

TQ32NU

Marine Parade

TQ32PQ

Eugene Road

TQ32DP

Torquay Road

TQ31HS

Merryland Gardens

TQ32QT

Coombe Road

TQ31AP

Kestor Drive

TQ32RF

Wills Avenue

TQ32TL

Upper Manor Road

TQ32ER

Torquay Road

Data Sources

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