Postcode TQ3 1HJ 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 23.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Preston & Shorton is £47,336 per year. The nearest station is Paignton located about 1.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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 23.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.4% 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 1HJ.
Preston & Shorton near TQ3 1HJ 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Preston area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £870,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 51 | £362,500 |
| Flats | 43 | £167,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £275,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £225,000 |
10 year median price trend in Preston
In the TQ3 1HJ postcode area, located within Preston & Shorton, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.