Postcode TQ3 2TZ 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 0.6 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 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 104 ft away from TQ3 2TZ.
Paignton Central near TQ3 2TZ 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 0.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Park | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.3 mi | Preston Green | Medium | Walking directions to Preston Green |
| 0.4 mi | Paignton Green (North) | Small | Walking directions to Paignton Green (North) |
Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £272,500 in Preston area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £890,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 59 | £360,000 |
| Flats | 42 | £161,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £279,500 |
| Terraced | 21 | £225,000 |
10 year median price trend in Preston
In the TQ3 2TZ postcode area, located within Paignton Central, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TQ3 2TZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Brookfield Close, Torbay, TQ3 2HW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 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 | Tesco Express | Torquay Road, Torbay, TQ3 2EZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Torbay Asian Food Store | Old Torquay Road, Torbay, TQ3 2RB | Walking directions to Torbay Asian Food Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.