Postcode TQ3 2BP is located in an urban city, within the Preston ward of Torbay in the South West region , and forms part of the Paignton Central area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 171.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Paignton Central is £33,200 per year. The nearest station is Paignton located about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Victoria Park.
Paignton Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,910 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Paignton Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 171.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 35.6% 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 of residents in Paignton Central is £33,200 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 210 ft away from TQ3 2BP.
Paignton Central near TQ3 2BP 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 2BP postcode area, located within Paignton Central, there are 4 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.