Postcode TQ3 3GU is located in an urban city, within the King's Ash ward of Torbay in the South West region, and forms part of the Blatchcombe & Blagdon area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Blatchcombe & Blagdon is £44,977 per year. The nearest station is Paignton located about 1.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Blatchcombe & Blagdon has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,640 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Blatchcombe & Blagdon has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Blatchcombe & Blagdon is £44,977 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TQ3 3GU.
Blatchcombe & Blagdon near TQ3 3GU 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in King's Ash area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £475,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £343,500 |
| Flats | 4 | £146,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £210,000 |
10 year median price trend in King's Ash
In the TQ3 3GU postcode area, located within Blatchcombe & Blagdon, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TQ3 3GU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Premier - Foxhole Stores | 93-95 Foxhole Road, Paignton, TQ3 3SU | Walking directions to Premier - Foxhole Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Foxhole Road, Paignton, TQ3 3SS | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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: 01/01/2026.