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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
24.91(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.37(-31%)
Other theft
4.94(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.85(-25%)
Shoplifting
4.47(-33%)
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 143 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Preston area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £870,000.

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
Detached51£362,500
Flats43£167,000
Semi-Detached29£275,000
Terraced20£225,000

10 years median price trend in Preston

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

All postcodes in Preston

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

TQ32AN

Kings Road

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

TQ32DF

Marine Gardens

TQ31DB

Greenfield Road

TQ31EL

Templer Road

TQ32TF

Oldway Road

TQ32LT

Kingshurst Drive

TQ32HX

Upper Morin Road

TQ32QJ

Washington Close

TQ32QZ

Old Torquay Road

TQ32RH

Butland Avenue

TQ32AR

Kings Avenue

TQ32HH

Langs Road

TQ32NT

Marine Gardens

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

TQ32AS

Mead Close

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

TQ32AP

Mead Lane

TQ32BX

Preston Down Road

TQ32EY

Torquay Road

TQ32HY

Upper Morin Road

TQ31QJ

Barcombe Mews

TQ32HL

Torquay Road

TQ32HT

Manor 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

TQ32NJ

Marine Drive

TQ32PN

Morin Road

Data Sources

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