Postcode TQ3 2LS 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 very low crime levels, with around 11.9 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 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Victoria Park.
Preston & Shorton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,465 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.
Preston & Shorton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 11.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 per household in Preston & Shorton is £47,336 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TQ3 2LS.
Preston & Shorton near TQ3 2LS 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Paignton | N/A | Walking directions to Paignton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Victoria Park | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.4 mi | Preston Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Preston Gardens |
Based on 143 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 | 51 | £362,500 |
| Flats | 43 | £167,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £275,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £225,000 |
10 year median price trend in Preston
In the TQ3 2LS postcode area, located within Preston & Shorton, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TQ3 2LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hursts | Torquay Road, Torbay, TQ3 2AQ | Walking directions to Hursts |
| 0.2 mi | Polsham News | Torquay Road, Torbay, TQ3 2AG | Walking directions to Polsham News |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Brookfield Close, Torbay, TQ3 2HW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Oriental and Asian Corner | Torquay Road, Torbay, TQ3 2RY | Walking directions to Oriental and Asian Corner |
| 0.4 mi | Lynn's Grocery Store | Torquay Road, Torbay, TQ3 2RY | Walking directions to Lynn's Grocery Store |
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.