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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 109 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
Detached48£363,750
Flats26£166,000
Semi-Detached21£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

TQ32EZ

Torquay Road

TQ32NQ

Colin Road

TQ31EU

Duchy Drive

TQ32EE

Hollacombe Lane

TQ31RF

Shorton Road

TQ32DD

Cedar Road

TQ32QT

Coombe Road

TQ32TL

Upper Manor Road

TQ32TN

Manor Crescent

TQ31AE

Dolphin Crescent

TQ31DL

Preston Down Road

TQ31JL

Hilton Crescent

TQ32EP

Torquay Road

TQ32NU

Marine Parade

TQ32RW

Preston Down Road

TQ32DP

Torquay Road

TQ31DP

Preston Down Road

TQ32HB

Torquay Road

TQ32LP

Laura Grove

TQ31AH

Green Park Road

TQ31AS

Grea Tor Close

TQ31AZ

Longmead Road

TQ31HU

Sandringham Drive

TQ31AU

Green Park Walk

TQ31DN

Preston Down Road

TQ31JQ

Upper Penns Road

TQ32AG

Torquay Road

TQ31BL

Windmill Gardens

TQ31DA

Cranford Road

TQ31DZ

Carlton Drive

TQ31EZ

Duchy Drive

TQ31JB

Sandringham Gardens

TQ31AF

Dolphin Crescent

TQ31AP

Kestor Drive

TQ31JA

Sandringham Gardens

TQ31JJ

Seaview Crescent

TQ32DU

Tarraway Road

TQ32HP

Torquay Road

TQ31HW

Uplands Road

TQ31HX

Sandringham Drive

TQ31QG

Winsu Avenue

TQ31QT

Occombe Valley Road

TQ32QU

Manor Gardens

TQ32DT

Hollacombe Lane

TQ32ER

Torquay Road

TQ32NX

Seaway Road

TQ32TH

Upper Manor Road

TQ31BY

Cary Road

TQ31QR

Occombe Valley Road

TQ32DS

Higher Hollacombe Cottages

TQ32PA

Seaway Road

TQ31AB

Dolphin Court Road

TQ31AY

Green Park Road

TQ31RG

Shorton Road

TQ32EU

Torquay Road

TQ32LR

Laura Grove

TQ32PQ

Eugene Road

TQ31DR

Preston Down Road

TQ31JG

Upper Headland Park Road

TQ31QZ

George Road

TQ31BH

Stella Road

TQ31HA

Duchy Drive

TQ31JP

Upper Headland Park Road

TQ31TP

Oke Tor Close

TQ32EL

Headland Park Road

TQ32HN

Torquay Road

TQ31EA

Branksome Close

TQ31LR

Mortimer Avenue

TQ31PZ

Barcombe Road

TQ32NS

Marine Drive

TQ31BN

Hutton Road

TQ31JH

Hilton Drive

TQ31XA

Badger Close

TQ32EW

Headland Grove

TQ31HR

Sandringham Drive

TQ31RD

Rhodanthe Road

TQ32DJ

Torquay Road

TQ32TB

Oldway Road

TQ31HN

Osbern Road

TQ31AX

Longmead Road

TQ31HB

Duchy Drive

TQ31HJ

Sandringham Drive

TQ31EB

All Hallows Road

TQ31HZ

Sandringham Gardens

TQ32RS

Coombe Road

TQ31PU

Barcombe Heights

TQ32BY

Fortescue Road

TQ32NZ

Seaway Road

TQ31AL

Manaton Tor Road

TQ31JF

Upper Headland Park Road

TQ32RN

Preston Down Road

TQ31PY

Barcombe Road

TQ32DG

St Pauls Road

TQ32RQ

Butland Avenue

TQ31BX

Albany Road

TQ31DT

Preston Down Road

TQ32EH

Headland Park Road

TQ32TQ

Upper Manor Road

TQ31BW

Albany Road

TQ31HS

Merryland Gardens

Data Sources

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