Postcode TQ3 2AB is located in an urban city, within the Roundham with Hyde ward of Torbay in the South West region, and forms part of the Paignton Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 213.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.5× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Paignton Central is £32,449 per year. The nearest station is Paignton, about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Victoria Park.
Paignton Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,210 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Paignton Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 213.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 7.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Paignton Central is £32,449 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 233 ft away from TQ3 2AB.
Paignton Central near TQ3 2AB 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Paignton | N/A | Walking directions to Paignton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Victoria Park | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.5 mi | Preston Green | Medium | Walking directions to Preston Green |
| 0.3 mi | Paignton Green (North) | Small | Walking directions to Paignton Green (North) |
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £211 per square foot) in Roundham with Hyde area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £540,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £332,500 | £276 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £320,000 | £261 |
| Terraced | 38 | £190,500 | £208 |
| Flats | 62 | £99,975 | £175 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £285,000 | £132,500 | £162,500 | £153,500 |
| 2017 | £219,000 | £127,500 | £205,000 | £160,000 |
| 2018 | £258,500 | £115,000 | £192,500 | £162,000 |
| 2019 | £320,000 | £122,000 | £251,000 | £169,250 |
| 2020 | £340,000 | £136,000 | £190,000 | £150,000 |
| 2021 | £400,000 | £135,000 | £271,250 | £178,000 |
| 2022 | £465,000 | £145,000 | £252,000 | £226,250 |
| 2023 | £325,000 | £140,000 | £280,000 | £217,500 |
| 2024 | £428,500 | £160,000 | £280,000 | £200,000 |
| 2025 | £442,467 | £135,000 | £257,000 | £193,000 |
| 2026 | £332,500 | £91,750 | £337,500 | £160,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £256 | £195 | £254 | £164 |
| 2017 | £251 | £198 | £196 | £163 |
| 2018 | £174 | £196 | £178 | £178 |
| 2019 | £217 | £198 | £183 | £176 |
| 2020 | £214 | £197 | £248 | £179 |
| 2021 | £219 | £221 | £226 | £192 |
| 2022 | £367 | £241 | £298 | £239 |
| 2023 | £325 | £235 | £267 | £216 |
| 2024 | £261 | £236 | £282 | £212 |
| 2025 | £272 | £212 | £249 | £206 |
| 2026 | £336 | £169 | £275 | £186 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TQ3 2AB.
In the TQ3 2AB postcode area, located within Paignton Central, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TQ3 2AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Polsham News | Torquay Road, Torbay, TQ3 2AG | Walking directions to Polsham News |
| 0.1 mi | Hursts | Torquay Road, Torbay, TQ3 2AQ | Walking directions to Hursts |
| 0.1 mi | Oriental and Asian Corner | Torquay Road, Torbay, TQ3 2RY | Walking directions to Oriental and Asian Corner |
| 0.2 mi | Lynn's Grocery Store | Torquay Road, Torbay, TQ3 2RY | Walking directions to Lynn's Grocery Store |
| 0.3 mi | Central | Dendy Road, Torbay, TQ3 3AB | Walking directions to Central |
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 2AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Carter
Roundham with Hyde - Elected 4 May 2023
Nigel John Penny
Roundham with Hyde - Elected 4 May 2023
Steve Darling
Torbay - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TQ3 2AB records about 213 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around TQ3 2AB in Paignton Central is £165,000 (about £211 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to TQ3 2AB, including Preston Bridge School (Good), Oldway Primary School and Sacred Heart Catholic School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to TQ3 2AB is Paignton, about 557 m away.
TQ3 2AB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,210 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Torbay covering TQ3 2AB is Steve Darling (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Chris Carter (Liberal Democrats) and Nigel John Penny (Liberal Democrats).
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.