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Preston

England / South West / Torbay / Preston

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 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).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
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

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

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 149 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Preston area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £890,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached60£342,500
Flats37£175,000
Semi-Detached34£281,250
Terraced18£242,500

10 years price trend in Preston

All postcodes in Preston

TQ32EW

Headland Grove

TQ32PJ

Eugene Road

TQ31AX

Green Park Road

TQ31HB

Duchy Drive

TQ31HJ

Sandringham Drive

TQ31HR

Sandringham Drive

TQ31RD

Rhodanthe Road

TQ32AW

Kings Road

TQ32DJ

Bay View

TQ32TB

Oldway Road

TQ31EB

All Hallows Road

TQ31HZ

Sandringham Gardens

TQ31PU

Barcombe Heights

TQ32BY

Fortescue Road

TQ32NZ

Preston & Shorton

TQ32RS

Coombe Road

TQ31AL

Manaton Tor Road

TQ31JF

Preston Down Road

TQ32BP

Manor Crescent

TQ32RN

Preston Down Road

TQ31BX

Albany Road

TQ31DT

Preston Down Road

TQ31PY

Barcombe Road

TQ32DG

St Paul's Road

TQ32EH

Headland Park Road

TQ32RQ

Butland Avenue

TQ32NH

Paignton Central

TQ31BW

Albany Road

TQ31HS

Merryland Gardens

TQ32DW

Hollacombe Lane

TQ32PE

Seaway Crescent

TQ32PP

Paignton Central

TQ32RB

Old Torquay Road

TQ32TQ

Upper Manor Road

TQ32TX

Oldway Road

TQ31HF

Beavers Brook Close

TQ31BB

Graham Road

TQ31AT

Longmead Road

TQ31BZ

Albany Road

TQ31EN

Templer Road

TQ31ES

Duchy Park

TQ31HP

Wilton Road

TQ31HT

Merryland Close

TQ31JN

Hilton Drive

TQ31LN

Cecil Avenue

TQ32AL

Kings Road

TQ32DH

Locarno Avenue

TQ32QY

Old Torquay Road

TQ32RF

Wills Avenue

TQ32TJ

Barcombe Lane

TQ32TP

Upper Manor Road

TQ31BP

Albany Road

TQ31JZ

Dolphin Crescent

TQ31QS

Albany Road

TQ31RY

Mariners Way

TQ32DE

Locarno Avenue

TQ32HZ

Manor Avenue

TQ32JD

Brookfield Close

TQ32QR

Coombe Road

TQ31DY

Carlton Close

TQ31JW

Hilton Drive

TQ32AT

Mead Lane

TQ32EJ

Headland Park Road

TQ32HJ

Langs Road

TQ32PB

Orient Road

TQ32QL

Coombe Road
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.