Postcode TQ3 2EW 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55.2 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 0.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Preston Green.
Preston & Shorton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,773 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Preston & Shorton has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 55.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 284 ft away from TQ3 2EW.
Preston & Shorton near TQ3 2EW 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Paignton | N/A | Walking directions to Paignton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Preston Green | Medium | Walking directions to Preston Green |
| 0.3 mi | Preston Park | Medium | Walking directions to Preston Park |
| 0.3 mi | Hollicombe Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hollicombe Park |
Based on 139 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 | 49 | £362,500 |
| Flats | 43 | £167,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £275,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £225,000 |
10 year median price trend in Preston
In the TQ3 2EW postcode area, located within Preston & Shorton, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TQ3 2EW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | M & S News | Old Torquay Road, Torbay, TQ3 2RB | Walking directions to M & S News |
| 0.1 mi | Torbay Asian Food Store | Old Torquay Road, Torbay, TQ3 2RB | Walking directions to Torbay Asian Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Orient Road, Torbay, TQ3 2BT | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Torquay Road, Torbay, TQ3 2EZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Tarraway Road, Torbay, TQ3 2DN | Walking directions to Londis |
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.