Preston is a coastal ward in Torbay, located between Paignton and Torquay. The area features a mix of residential housing, green spaces, and a pebble beach. Preston Down Road serves as a main thoroughfare, connecting the ward to nearby areas. The seafront includes a promenade with views across Torbay.
Local amenities include shops, cafes, and a primary school. Paignton Harbour and Goodrington Sands are within walking distance. The ward has a mix of older properties and newer developments, with some areas offering elevated views over the bay. Public transport links provide access to Torquay and other parts of Torbay.
On average Preston has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 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 of residents in Preston is £41,343 per year. There are 1 schools in Preston: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £286,750 in Preston area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £890,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 58 | £361,000 |
| Flats | 34 | £175,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £288,500 |
| Terraced | 15 | £245,000 |
10 years price trend in Preston
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Preston Down Road
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Torquay Road
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Cockington Lane
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Brookfield Close
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Old Torquay Road
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Langdon Road
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Malderek Avenue
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Duchy Drive
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Torquay Road
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Cockington Lane
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Hollacombe Lane
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Paris Road
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Torquay Road
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Colin Road
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Dolphin Crescent
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Preston Down Road
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Hilton Crescent
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Shorton Road
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Cedar Road
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Torquay Road
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Paignton Central
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Marine Parade
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Mead Close
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Barcombe Lane
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Preston Down Road
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Upper Manor Road
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Manor Crescent
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Preston Down Road
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Torquay Road
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Torquay Road
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Laura Grove
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Marine Park
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Torquay Road
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Preston & Shorton
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Green Park Road
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Grea Tor Close
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Longmead Road
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Preston Down Road
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Sandringham Drive
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Upper Penns Road
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Torquay Road
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Lower Polsham Road
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Manor Avenue
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Windmill Gardens
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Cranford Road
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Carlton Drive
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Duchy Drive
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Sandringham Gardens
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Paignton Central
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Torquay Road
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Dolphin Crescent
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Cranford Road
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Sandringham Gardens
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Seaview Crescent
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Tarraway Road
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Torquay Road
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Colin Road
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Uplands Road
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Sandringham Drive
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Winsu Avenue
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Occombe Valley Road
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Torquay Road
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Hollacombe Lane
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Torquay Road
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Seaway Gardens
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Manor Gardens
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Upper Manor Road
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Oldway Road
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Dolphin Court Road
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Green Park Road
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Cary Road
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Occombe Valley Road
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Shorton Road
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Torquay Road
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Torquay Road
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Laura Avenue
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Paris Road
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Preston & Shorton
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Eugene Road
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Stella Road
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Preston Down Road
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Duchy Drive
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All Hallows Road
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Hilton Drive
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George Road
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Oketor Close
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Headland Park Road
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Torquay Road
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Albany Road
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Branksome Close
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Mortimer Avenue
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Barcombe Road
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Paignton Central
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Marine Gardens
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Seaway Crescent
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Torquay Road
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Hutton Road
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Osbern Road
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Hilton Drive
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Badger Close
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.