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Preston & Shorton

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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Preston & Shorton Population

9,028

Population density

3,301.4 per km²

Crime

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

British

8,525

94.43%

Other White

181

Irish

0.5%

Other Asian

0.4%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.4%

Total population: 9,028

Economics

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

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

2.35%

Other forms of private rent

2.22%

Total households: 3,922

Property prices in Preston & Shorton

Median price£296,250

Price per sq ft£296

Sales (last 12 months)114

Typical range (middle 50%)£190K – £374K

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £296,250 (about £296 per square foot) in Preston & Shorton area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £870,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Preston & Shorton over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	57	£375,000	£333	£268,000	£320,000	£440,000	£559,000
Semi-Detached	18	£272,500	£263	£135,950	£205,000	£284,375	£320,000
Terraced	13	£235,000	£244	£110,600	£185,555	£260,000	£347,200
Flats	26	£137,500	£243	£71,000	£118,500	£176,750	£235,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Preston & Shorton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Preston & Shorton.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£270,000	£125,000	£204,000	£183,000
2017	£284,500	£122,000	£197,500	£180,000
2018	£278,000	£136,500	£228,750	£213,000
2019	£285,000	£115,000	£217,500	£178,000
2020	£312,000	£135,000	£244,000	£191,500
2021	£355,000	£133,000	£275,000	£210,000
2022	£402,500	£150,000	£299,950	£254,975
2023	£385,000	£150,000	£280,000	£270,000
2024	£368,390	£156,500	£280,000	£245,000
2025	£365,000	£155,380	£279,000	£245,000
2026	£385,000	£142,000	£258,000	£252,500

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Preston & Shorton.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£221	£184	£200	£160
2017	£246	£211	£206	£189
2018	£268	£218	£223	£197
2019	£275	£189	£226	£202
2020	£273	£206	£252	£239
2021	£299	£212	£273	£199
2022	£388	£239	£293	£279
2023	£405	£249	£266	£287
2024	£331	£250	£274	£255
2025	£326	£243	£291	£336
2026	£340	£274	£262	£219

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail