Postcode TQ3 1ET 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 20.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Preston & Shorton is £47,336 per year. The nearest station is Torquay located about 1.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Preston Park.
Preston & Shorton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,105 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
Preston & Shorton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 20.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.3% 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 per household in Preston & Shorton is £47,336 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TQ3 1ET.
Preston & Shorton near TQ3 1ET has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Torquay located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Preston Park | Medium | Walking directions to Preston Park |
| 0.5 mi | Dew Park | Medium | Walking directions to Dew Park |
Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Preston area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £900,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 18 | £210,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £275,000 |
| Flats | 47 | £145,000 |
| Detached | 54 | £371,250 |
10 year median price trend in Preston
In the TQ3 1ET postcode area, located within Preston & Shorton, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Preston Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good | |
| 0.9 mi | Not applicable | Brunel School | Academy special sponsor led | N/A |
Annual council tax rates for Torbay district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for TQ3 1ET, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Barbara Lewis
Preston - Elected 4 May 2023
Chris Lewis
Preston - Elected 4 May 2023
David Thomas
Preston - Elected 4 May 2023
Steve Darling
Torbay - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.