Postcode TQ3 1JA 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 49.1 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 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Preston Park.
Preston & Shorton has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,745 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Preston & Shorton has a low crime rate, with approximately 49.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.8% 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 1JA.
Preston & Shorton near TQ3 1JA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
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)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 60 | £342,500 |
| Flats | 37 | £175,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £281,250 |
| Terraced | 18 | £242,500 |
10 years price trend in Preston
In the TQ3 1JA postcode area, located within Preston & Shorton, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.