Postcode TQ3 1DB is located in an urban city, within the Preston ward of Torbay in the South West region , and forms part of the Preston & Shorton area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Preston & Shorton is £42,700 per year. The nearest station is Paignton located about 1.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Preston & Shorton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,933 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.
Preston & Shorton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 34.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Preston & Shorton is £42,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TQ3 1DB.
Preston & Shorton near TQ3 1DB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Paignton located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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
In the TQ3 1DB postcode area, located within Preston & Shorton, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Oldway Primary School | Academy converter | N/A | |
| 0.8 mi | Not applicable | Brunel School | Academy special sponsor led | N/A | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Kings Ash Academy | Academy converter | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.