Postcode TQ3 2NT 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 121.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Paignton Central is £32,449 per year. The nearest station is Paignton located about 0.6 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 121.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 104 ft away from TQ3 2NT.
Paignton Central near TQ3 2NT has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Paignton located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Paignton | N/A | Walking directions to Paignton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Victoria Park | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.1 mi | Preston Green | Medium | Walking directions to Preston Green |
| 0.3 mi | Paignton Green (North) | Small | Walking directions to Paignton Green (North) |
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 2NT postcode area, located within Paignton Central, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TQ3 2NT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Torquay Road, Torbay, TQ3 2EZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Brookfield Close, Torbay, TQ3 2HW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | M & S News | Old Torquay Road, Torbay, TQ3 2RB | Walking directions to M & S News |
| 0.3 mi | Torbay Asian Food Store | Old Torquay Road, Torbay, TQ3 2RB | Walking directions to Torbay Asian Food Store |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Orient Road, Torbay, TQ3 2BT | Walking directions to Spar |
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.