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About

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.

Area overview

On average Preston has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 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).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
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

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

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 154 recent sales, the median property price is £272,500 in Preston area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £890,000.

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
Detached59£360,000
Flats42£161,500
Semi-Detached32£279,500
Terraced21£225,000

10 years median price trend in Preston

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.