Sandringham Gardens is in Preston, Paignton and in Torbay district. TQ3 1JA is located in the Preston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torbay. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sandringham Gardens, Preston, Paignton, TQ3 1JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ3 1DT, TQ3 1DU, TQ3 1HG, TQ3 1HZ, TQ3 1JB, TQ3 1HB, TQ3 1JF, TQ3 1DY, TQ3 1HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TQ3 1JA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.6% | 53% | -4.6% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 42.4% | 47% | 4.6% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of TQ3 1JA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.2% | 28.3% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 51.2% | 5.7% | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 8.6% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 18.4% | 8.2% | -10.2% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.7% | 44.8% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 32.7% | 4.1% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 18.9% | 7.7% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 2.7% | -5.2% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 5.6% | 1% | -4.6% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.6% | 22.4% | 0.8% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 8.5% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.4% | 12.2% | -10.2% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 19.5% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 31.7% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -2.1% |
| Other | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.7% | 97.6% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
In this area, 96.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.7% | 96.9% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 96.6% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandringham Gardens was 41.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.9% lower than the Preston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandringham Gardens has the 12th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Preston and the 157th lowest crime rate of 468 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sandringham Gardens, Paignton, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £323,000 | 2024-08-16 | £322,650 |
| 20 Sandringham Gardens, Paignton, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £299,000 | 2021-01-15 | £350,801 |
| 8 Sandringham Gardens, Paignton, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2015-07-17 | £800,237 |
| 20 Sandringham Gardens, Paignton, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2014-09-22 | £360,587 |
| 24 Sandringham Gardens, Paignton, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2014-07-09 | £372,967 |
TQ3 1JA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
TQ3 1JA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in TQ3 1JA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 86 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Primary School Old Paignton Road , Livermead TQ2 6UY | 3out of 4 | 732 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Primary School Old Paignton Road , Livermead TQ2 6UY | - not rated | 732 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldway Primary School Higher Polsham Road , TQ3 2SY | - not rated | 1,339 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldway Primary School Higher Polsham Road , TQ3 2SY | 3out of 4 | 1,339 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Cecil Road , TQ3 2SH | - not rated | 1,487 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | 3out of 4 | 3,025 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | - not rated | 3,025 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Paignton Academy Waterleat Road , TQ3 3WA | - not rated | 3,097 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paignton Community and Sports College Waterleat Road , TQ3 3WA | - not rated | 3,097 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY | - not rated | 3,195 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Devon College Vantage Point , Long Road TQ4 7EJ | - not rated | 4,846 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunel School 170b Torquay Road , TQ3 2AL | 2out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torbay School 170b Torquay Road , TQ3 2AL | - not rated | 1,112 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brunel Academy 170b Torquay Road , TQ3 2AL | - not rated | 1,112 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Bridge School 1 Lower Polsham Road , Paignton TQ3 2AF | - not rated | 1,353 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torbay PRU Higher Polsham Road , TQ3 2SZ | - not rated | 1,381 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Cafe | Preston Baptist Church, Old Torquay Road | 682 yd | |
| The Four Seasons Cafe | 345 Torquay Road | 697 yd | |
| The Coffee Lounge Paignton | 353 Torquay Road | 705 yd | |
| The Bright Bean | 319 Torquay Road | 739 yd | |
| Tandoori Nights | 286 Torquay Road | 761 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Conservative Club | 299 Torquay Road | 739 yd | |
| The Old Manor Inn | 10 Old Torquay Road | 791 yd | |
| 8 Ball Bar & Sports | 3 Manor Corner, Manor Road | 920 yd | |
| Ship Inn | 26 Manor Road | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Happy Plaice | 117 Preston Down Road | 212 yd | |
| Torbay Thai Takeaway | 58 Old Torquay Road | 687 yd | |
| Wok's Kitchen | 361 Torquay Road | 702 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 288-290 Torquay Road | 761 yd | |
| London Fryer | 6 Seaway Road | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis | 376 Torquay Road | 768 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Foodstore | 18 Roundhill Road | 768 yd | |
| Tesco | Pembroke House, 266-268 Torquay Road | 821 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Primary School OLD PAIGNTON ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 733 yd |
| Preston Gym (Closed) Seaway Road | health and fitness suite | 850 yd |
| Torbay Indoor Bowls Association TORQUAY ROAD | indoor bowls | 973 yd |
| Torbay School TORQUAY ROAD | 1,069 yd | |
| Oldway Public Park (Closed) Torquay Road | tennis courts | 1,074 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 268.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.