Hilton Drive is in Preston, Paignton and in Torbay district. TQ3 1JW 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 Hilton Drive, Preston, Paignton, TQ3 1JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ3 1JH, TQ3 1EE, TQ3 1JP, TQ3 1EF, TQ3 1JN, TQ3 1JL, TQ3 1JJ, TQ3 1JG, TQ3 2RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TQ3 1JW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 49.4% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 51.6% | 50.6% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.4% | 35.7% | 10.3% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.8% | 48% | -8.8% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 10.1% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 4.3% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 49.8% | 52.9% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 28.6% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 12.6% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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.
In the area around TQ3 1JW this area, 9.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.3% | 9.1% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 10.5% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 15.6% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 5.8% | -0.6% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.4% | 21.4% | 4.0% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.8% | 37% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 3.2% |
| Other | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| White | 100% | 97.8% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.5% 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 | 95.1% | 92.5% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 92.5% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.8% | 37.2% | 8.6% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hilton Drive was 9.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.1% lower than the Preston average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Hilton Drive has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Preston and the 22nd lowest crime rate of 468 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Hilton Drive, Paignton, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2022-04-29 | £400,985 |
| 9 Hilton Drive, Paignton, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £349,950 | 2021-09-06 | £387,548 |
| 11 Hilton Drive, Paignton, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-01-28 | £408,348 |
| 13 Hilton Drive, Paignton, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2017-02-24 | £341,359 |
| Redstones Hilton Drive, Paignton, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2010-01-29 | £483,443 |
TQ3 1JW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 508 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Primary School Old Paignton Road , Livermead TQ2 6UY | - not rated | 508 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldway Primary School Higher Polsham Road , TQ3 2SY | - not rated | 1,369 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldway Primary School Higher Polsham Road , TQ3 2SY | 3out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Cecil Road , TQ3 2SH | - not rated | 1,510 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 | 3,088 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | - not rated | 3,088 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Paignton Academy Waterleat Road , TQ3 3WA | - not rated | 3,213 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paignton Community and Sports College Waterleat Road , TQ3 3WA | - not rated | 3,213 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY | - not rated | 3,228 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 | 4,889 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 | 1,017 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torbay School 170b Torquay Road , TQ3 2AL | - not rated | 1,026 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brunel Academy 170b Torquay Road , TQ3 2AL | - not rated | 1,026 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Bridge School 1 Lower Polsham Road , Paignton TQ3 2AF | - not rated | 1,333 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torbay PRU Higher Polsham Road , TQ3 2SZ | - not rated | 1,410 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coffee Lounge Paignton | 353 Torquay Road | 412 yd | |
| The Four Seasons Cafe | 345 Torquay Road | 448 yd | |
| Garden Cafe | Preston Baptist Church, Old Torquay Road | 476 yd | |
| Tandoori Nights | 286 Torquay Road | 541 yd | |
| The Bright Bean | 319 Torquay Road | 543 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Conservative Club | 299 Torquay Road | 543 yd | |
| The Old Manor Inn | 10 Old Torquay Road | 683 yd | |
| 8 Ball Bar & Sports | 3 Manor Corner, Manor Road | 828 yd | |
| Ship Inn | 26 Manor Road | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok's Kitchen | 361 Torquay Road | 382 yd | |
| Torbay Thai Takeaway | 58 Old Torquay Road | 485 yd | |
| London Fryer | 6 Seaway Road | 519 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 288-290 Torquay Road | 541 yd | |
| The Happy Plaice | 117 Preston Down Road | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis | 376 Torquay Road | 401 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Foodstore | 18 Roundhill Road | 589 yd | |
| Tesco | Pembroke House, 266-268 Torquay Road | 635 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Primary School OLD PAIGNTON ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 511 yd |
| Preston Gym (Closed) Seaway Road | health and fitness suite | 566 yd |
| Torbay Indoor Bowls Association TORQUAY ROAD | indoor bowls | 952 yd |
| Torbay School TORQUAY ROAD | 1,015 yd | |
| Oldway Public Park (Closed) Torquay Road | tennis courts | 1,062 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 | 48.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.