TQ3 1TA is in Compton, Paignton and South Hams district. TQ3 1TA is located in the Marldon & Littlehempston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Totnes. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Compton, Paignton, TQ3 1TA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TQ3 1TA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50.4% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.6% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 1TA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.1% 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 | 18.6% | 24.7% | 6.1% | 37.9% | -13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.6% | 55.1% | -10.5% | 44.2% | 10.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 9.1% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 6% | 6.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 53% | 49.1% | -3.9% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 34.8% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 12% | 11.3% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 11.5% | 12.7% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 11.2% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.6% | 15.7% | -8.9% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 5.1% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 18.3% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.2% | 35% | -2.2% | 33.8% | 1.2% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.5% | 98.7% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 94.9% | 93.9% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 93.9% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0.4% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around TQ3 1TA was 61.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 122.8% higher than the Blackawton & Stoke Fleming average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
TQ3 1TA has the 3rd highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Blackawton & Stoke Fleming and the 61st highest crime rate of 283 local areas in South Hams .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.3%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellerslie, Paignton, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2025-10-02 | £500,000 |
| Flat 2 Compton House, Paignton, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-08-31 | £177,432 |
| Appleyard, Paignton, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2022-12-02 | £519,101 |
| Raleigh Place, Paignton, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2022-10-28 | £569,458 |
| Myrtle Cottage, Paignton, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £448,000 | 2022-02-17 | £446,590 |
TQ3 1TA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 23% 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 1TA 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.
| Retired | 49 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marldon Church of England Primary School Marldon Cross Hill , Marldon TQ3 1PD | 3out of 4 | 1,931 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shiphay Learning Academy Exe Hill , Shiphay TQ2 7NF | 4out of 4 | 2,776 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwell Valley Primary School Hawkins Avenue , TQ2 6ES | 3out of 4 | 2,948 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School Queensway , Chelston TQ2 6DB | 2out of 4 | 3,616 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipplepen Primary School Biltor Road , Ipplepen TQ12 5QL | 3out of 4 | 3,794 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 4out of 4 | 3,238 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY | 4out of 4 | 3,522 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Torquay Academy Cricketfield Road , TQ2 7NU | 3out of 4 | 4,438 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert Mayne School Trumlands Road , TQ1 4RN | 3out of 4 | 5,335 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paignton Academy Waterleat Road , TQ3 3WA | 3out of 4 | 5,337 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Burton Academy South Parks Road , TQ2 8JE | - not rated | 4,622 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brunel Academy 170b Torquay Road , TQ3 2AL | - not rated | 4,628 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Bridge School 1 Lower Polsham Road , TQ3 2AF | - not rated | 4,680 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Eat That Frog C.I.C 91 Union Street , TQ1 3DG | - not rated | 5,307 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EF Academy Torbay EF House, Castle Road , TQ1 3BG | - not rated | 5,318 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| 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 | 2.6% |
| Median download speed | 3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 2.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 4.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 4.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 0.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 0.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.