Postcode TQ3 3GZ is located in an urban city, within the King's Ash area of Torbay in the South West region, and forms part of the Blatchcombe & Blagdon area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blatchcombe & Blagdon is £44,977 per year. The median sale price in King's Ash is £230,000 (around £285 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £190,000 and £288,750. The nearest station is Paignton, about 1.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Blatchcombe & Blagdon has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,427 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Blatchcombe & Blagdon has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 257 ft away from TQ3 3GZ.
Blatchcombe & Blagdon near TQ3 3GZ 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £285 per square foot) in King's Ash area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £470,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £352,000 | £306 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £225,000 | £284 |
| Terraced | 23 | £210,000 | £261 |
| Flats | 6 | £129,000 | £204 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £223,750 | £130,000 | £165,000 | £140,600 |
| 2017 | £243,000 | £100,000 | £173,500 | £177,750 |
| 2018 | £249,995 | £120,000 | £195,000 | £166,500 |
| 2019 | £241,000 | £98,500 | £186,250 | £165,000 |
| 2020 | £270,000 | £115,000 | £188,750 | £189,400 |
| 2021 | £281,500 | £125,000 | £220,500 | £182,498 |
| 2022 | £326,500 | £142,250 | £245,000 | £211,500 |
| 2023 | £396,250 | £130,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2024 | £327,500 | £103,000 | £233,000 | £209,000 |
| 2025 | £340,000 | £138,000 | £224,250 | £218,750 |
| 2026 | £352,000 | £142,500 | £225,250 | £200,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £227 | £197 | £209 | £157 |
| 2017 | £248 | £179 | £206 | £202 |
| 2018 | £251 | £190 | £256 | £204 |
| 2019 | £249 | £143 | £216 | £198 |
| 2020 | £253 | £186 | £272 | £257 |
| 2021 | £261 | £222 | £264 | £225 |
| 2022 | £334 | £238 | £296 | £241 |
| 2023 | £319 | £232 | £271 | £255 |
| 2024 | £305 | £179 | £285 | £258 |
| 2025 | £292 | £226 | £289 | £240 |
| 2026 | £310 | £251 | £271 | £285 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TQ3 3GZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2026 | 1, Luscombe Close, Paignton, TQ3 3GQ | Detached | Freehold | £370,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 20, Luscombe Close, Paignton, TQ3 3GQ | Terraced | Freehold | £192,500 | |
| 08 Apr 2026 | 44, Luscombe Close, Paignton, TQ3 3GQ | Terraced | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 07 Apr 2026 | 55, Luscombe Close, Paignton, TQ3 3GQ | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2026 | 23, Lutyens Drive, Paignton, TQ3 3LA | Detached | Freehold | £290,000 |
In the TQ3 3GZ postcode area, located within Blatchcombe & Blagdon, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Kings Ash Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 May 2021. | |
| 0.7 mi | Secondary | Paignton Academy | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Dec 2024. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Jul 2026. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TQ3 3GZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier - Foxhole Stores | 93-95 Foxhole Road, Paignton, TQ3 3SU | Walking directions to Premier - Foxhole Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Foxhole Road, Paignton, TQ3 3SS | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Torbay district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for TQ3 3GZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jackie Thomas
King's Ash - Elected 4 May 2023
Yvonne Marie Twelves
King's Ash - Elected 4 May 2023
Caroline Voaden
South Devon - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TQ3 3GZ records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around TQ3 3GZ in King's Ash is £230,000 (about £285 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to TQ3 3GZ, including Kings Ash Academy (Good), Paignton Academy (Requires improvement) and Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
TQ3 3GZ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,427 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for South Devon covering TQ3 3GZ is Caroline Voaden (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jackie Thomas (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Yvonne Marie Twelves (Conservative and Unionist Party).