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About

Preston is a coastal ward situated on the northern edge of Torbay, bordering Paignton. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types spread across its gentle slopes leading down to the shoreline. Its seafront is characterised by a long stretch of pebble beach and a concrete promenade, offering views across Tor Bay.

A notable local landmark is the art deco Preston Sands Restaurant, a prominent white building on the seafront. The ward is also home to a large, well-established caravan park located near its northern limits. Inland, the landscape rises towards the main road, which carries traffic between Torquay and the rest of the bay.

Area overview

On average Preston has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Preston is £45,209 per year. There are 1 schools in Preston: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Preston is home to around 10,516 people, with a population density of about 3,420.4 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
2.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Preston Population
10,516
Population density
3,420.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.39(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.03(-39%)
Other theft
4.94(-12%)
Shoplifting
4.66(-30%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.9(-40%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,933
94.46%
Other White
205
1.95%
Irish
52
0.49%
White and Asian (mixed)
44
0.42%
Other Asian
41
0.39%
Total population: 10,516

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,425
26.88%
No qualifications
1,783
19.76%
Level 3 (A level)
1,588
17.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,275
14.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
983
10.9%
Total 16+ residents: 9,021

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,218
48.1%
Owns with a mortgage
1,357
29.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
738
16.01%
Other social rented
145
3.14%
Other forms of private rent
114
2.47%
Total households: 4,611

Property prices in Preston

Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Preston area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £900,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Preston 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced18£210,000
Semi-Detached31£275,000
Flats47£145,000
Detached54£371,250

10 years median price trend in Preston

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

All postcodes in Preston

TQ31QF

Winsu Avenue

TQ31RJ

Sleepy Lane

TQ32RJ

Langdon Road

TQ31HH

Sandringham Drive

TQ31HZ

Sandringham Gardens

TQ32RH

Butland Avenue

TQ31JQ

Upper Penns Road

TQ32QJ

Washington Close

TQ32DN

Torquay Road

TQ32LR

Laura Grove

TQ31DJ

Preston Down Road

TQ32PQ

Eugene Road

TQ32RR

Preston Down Road

TQ32DB

Cedar Road

TQ31DY

Carlton Close

TQ32QP

Coombe Road

TQ31LR

Mortimer Avenue

TQ31JN

Hilton Drive

TQ31DW

Preston Down Road

TQ32RT

Old Torquay Road

TQ32AH

Torquay Road

TQ31BH

Stella Road

TQ32QZ

Old Torquay Road

TQ32HS

Manor Road

TQ32RP

Malderek Avenue

TQ32BY

Fortescue Road

TQ32BW

Meadowfield Court

TQ31BB

Graham Road

TQ31AB

Dolphin Court Road

TQ32EL

Headland Park Road

TQ31RF

Shorton Road

TQ32DD

Cedar Road

TQ31BZ

Albany Road

TQ31QT

Occombe Valley Road

TQ32HJ

Langs Road

TQ32AL

Torquay Road

TQ32NW

Marine Park

TQ31AJ

Green Park Road

TQ32PJ

Paris Road

TQ31EY

Godfrey Avenue

TQ31ET

Field Close

TQ31DH

Preston Down Road

TQ31DP

Preston Down Road

TQ32DQ

Torquay Road

TQ31RX

Mariners Way

TQ32EN

Headland Park Road

TQ31AL

Manaton Tor Road

TQ32TB

Oldway Road

TQ32LS

Laura Avenue

TQ31AD

Forest Ridge Road

TQ31DZ

Carlton Drive

TQ31HG

White Close

TQ32PD

Seaway Crescent

TQ32DG

St Pauls Road

TQ32RF

Wills Avenue

TQ31BA

Albany Road

TQ31ED

Cockington Lane

TQ31DB

Greenfield Road

TQ32DT

Hollacombe Lane

TQ32DY

Great Headland Road

TQ31RN

Preston Down Road

TQ32HR

Manor Road

TQ31AR

Sharpitor Close

TQ31JZ

Dolphin Crescent

TQ32AN

Kings Road

TQ32UB

Torquay Road

TQ32TX

Oldway Road

TQ31AH

Green Park Road

TQ31AN

Dolphin Crescent

TQ31AY

Green Park Road

TQ31QG

Winsu Avenue

TQ32QY

Old Torquay Road

TQ32TL

Upper Manor Road

TQ31DN

Preston Down Road

TQ32NN

Marine Drive

TQ31QX

Occombe Valley Road

TQ32HH

Langs Road

TQ32AG

Torquay Road

TQ31PT

Barcombe Heights

TQ31JB

Sandringham Gardens

TQ32EP

Torquay Road

TQ32RD

Old Torquay Road

TQ32HN

Torquay Road

TQ31HS

Merryland Gardens

TQ31RG

Shorton Road

TQ32TF

Oldway Road

TQ31BX

Albany Road

TQ32JD

Brookfield Close

TQ31AW

Longmead Road

TQ32RS

Coombe Road

TQ31BQ

Alison Road

TQ32QX

Old Torquay Road

TQ32EW

Headland Grove

TQ31ES

Duchy Park

TQ31DR

Preston Down Road

TQ32PP

Marine Drive

TQ32QN

Durham Close

TQ32DS

Higher Hollacombe Cottages

TQ31JA

Sandringham Gardens

TQ31HR

Sandringham Drive

Data Sources

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