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TQ3 1NS

Poplars Drive

Marldon & Littlehempston

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Detailed insights for TQ3 1NS

Overview

Postcode TQ3 1NS is located in an urban city, within the Marldon & Littlehempston ward of South Hams in the South West region, and forms part of the Marldon, Stoke Gabriel & Kingswear area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 36.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Marldon, Stoke Gabriel & Kingswear is £56,392 per year. The nearest station is Paignton, about 1.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Marldon, Stoke Gabriel & Kingswear has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,674 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Marldon, Stoke Gabriel & Kingswear has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.1%

Approximately 7.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Marldon, Stoke Gabriel & Kingswear is £56,392 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 214 ft away from TQ3 1NS.

Flood risk

No risk

Marldon, Stoke Gabriel & Kingswear near TQ3 1NS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Paignton located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
451
Population density
872.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.64(-53%)
Other theft
7.38(+31%)
Public order
4.34(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.91(-74%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.91(-40%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
420
92.72%
Other White
8
1.77%
Chinese
7
1.55%
Indian
6
1.32%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.66%
Total population: 453

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
147
37.4%
No qualifications
77
19.59%
Level 3 (A level)
60
15.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
9.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
9.67%
Total 16+ residents: 393

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
121
61.42%
Owns with a mortgage
43
21.83%
Other social rented
14
7.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
7.11%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.52%
Total households: 197

Property prices in Marldon & Littlehempston

Median price£394,250
Price per sq ft£339
Sales (last 12 months)30
Typical range (middle 50%)£300K – £494K

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £394,250 (about £339 per square foot) in Marldon & Littlehempston area, with individual transactions ranging from £247,500 up to £1,620,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Marldon & Littlehempston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£500,000£360
Terraced9£330,000£334
Semi-Detached6£285,000£356

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Marldon & Littlehempston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marldon & Littlehempston.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£337,500£263,000£192,000
2017£326,000£216,000£265,000
2018£325,000£228,000£310,000
2019£352,500£239,500£207,500
2020£436,000£262,500£255,000
2021£409,000£276,000£275,500
2022£565,000£307,500£385,000
2023£379,076£310,000£585,000
2024£407,800£316,000£342,500
2025£537,500£300,000£317,500
2026£420,000£270,000£425,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marldon & Littlehempston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Marldon & Littlehempston.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£231£250£244
2017£315£211£192
2018£295£268£246
2019£280£292£233
2020£280£259£296
2021£366£324£337
2022£373£315£298
2023£393£363£323
2024£351£334£324
2025£360£401£290
2026£400£310£227
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Marldon & Littlehempston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Marldon & Littlehempston in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TQ3 1NS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TQ3 1NS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Apr 202519, Bampton Close, Paignton, TQ3 1NBSemi-DetachedFreehold£310,000
21 Mar 202514, Bampton Close, Paignton, TQ3 1NBSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
17 Apr 202614, Churscombe Park, Paignton, TQ3 1NPDetachedFreehold£422,500
25 Apr 20258, Brownscombe Close, Paignton, TQ3 1LUDetachedFreehold£612,500
22 Dec 202528, Brockhurst Park, Paignton, TQ3 1LBTerracedFreehold£299,995

Schools

In the TQ3 1NS postcode area, located within Marldon, Stoke Gabriel & Kingswear, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TQ3 1NS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryMarldon Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.9 miPrimaryKings Ash AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TQ3 1NS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TQ3 1NS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBudgensChurscombe Road, Paignton, TQ3 1NAWalking directions to Budgens

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for South Hams district (2025-26).

Band A£1,661
Band B£1,938
Band C£2,215
Band D£2,492
Band E£3,045
Band F£3,599
Band G£4,153
Band H£4,984

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for TQ3 1NS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Samantha Penfold

Marldon & Littlehempston - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Caroline Voaden

South Devon - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictSouth HamsE07000044
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth DevonE14001484
ParishMarldonE04003163
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Marldon, Stoke Gabriel & KingswearE02004192
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Hams 004CE01020170
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TQ3 1NS

Is TQ3 1NS (Marldon, Stoke Gabriel & Kingswear) safe?

The area around TQ3 1NS records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, other theft and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near TQ3 1NS?

The median sale price around TQ3 1NS in Marldon, Stoke Gabriel & Kingswear is £394,250 (about £339 per square foot) based on 30 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TQ3 1NS?

There are 2 schools close to TQ3 1NS, including Marldon Church of England Primary School (Good) and Kings Ash Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around TQ3 1NS?

TQ3 1NS scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,674 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TQ3 1NS (Marldon, Stoke Gabriel & Kingswear) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South Devon covering TQ3 1NS is Caroline Voaden (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Samantha Penfold (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.