Postcode TQ3 3YS 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 very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65.0 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 very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,414 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Blatchcombe & Blagdon has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 65.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 56.9% 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 3YS.
Blatchcombe & Blagdon near TQ3 3YS 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 85 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in King's Ash area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 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 | 23 | £345,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £145,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £225,750 |
| Terraced | 21 | £210,000 |
10 year median price trend in King's Ash
In the TQ3 3YS postcode area, located within Blatchcombe & Blagdon, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TQ3 3YS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Northleat Avenue, Torbay, TQ3 3UW | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Premier - Foxhole Stores | 93-95 Foxhole Road, Paignton, TQ3 3SU | Walking directions to Premier - Foxhole Stores |
| 0.5 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.
Elected local representatives for TQ3 3YS, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.