Postcode TQ3 1HD 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 moderate crime levels, with around 63.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Preston & Shorton is £42,700 per year. The nearest station is Torquay located about 1.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Preston Park.
Preston & Shorton has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,450 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
Preston & Shorton has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 63.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 1HD.
Preston & Shorton near TQ3 1HD 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Preston Park | Medium | Walking directions to Preston Park |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 59 | £360,000 |
| Flats | 42 | £161,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £279,500 |
| Terraced | 21 | £225,000 |
10 year median price trend in Preston
In the TQ3 1HD postcode area, located within Preston & Shorton, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TQ3 1HD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Torbay Asian Food Store | Old Torquay Road, Torbay, TQ3 2RB | Walking directions to Torbay Asian Food Store |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Orient Road, Torbay, TQ3 2BT | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | M & S News | Old Torquay Road, Torbay, TQ3 2RB | Walking directions to M & S News |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.