Kings Avenue is in Paignton and in Torbay district. TQ3 2AR 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 Kings Avenue, Paignton, TQ3 2AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ3 2BN, TQ3 2AZ, TQ3 2AT, TQ3 2AS, TQ3 2AN, TQ3 2PS, TQ3 2AP, TQ3 2AW, TQ3 2AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TQ3 2AR is primarily male, with 54.7% of the population 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 | 46.7% | 45.3% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -5.7% |
| Male | 53.3% | 54.7% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 5.7% |
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 | 28.6% | 34.4% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 43.6% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 11.5% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 8.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.4% | 37.7% | 0.3% | 48.4% | -10.7% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 32.3% | -7.1% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 19% | 19.5% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 9.1% | 6.0% | 4.0% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 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 | 24.6% | 23.3% | -1.3% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 8% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 13.7% | -5.7% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.7% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 21.4% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 19% | 24.6% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.2% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 96.2% | 95.8% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 96.2% | 94.6% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 94.4% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.5% | 6.0% | 4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kings Avenue was 439.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 529.9% higher than the Clifton with Maidenway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kings Avenue has the 5th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Clifton with Maidenway and the 19th highest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 197.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Kings Avenue, Paignton, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2021-09-30 | £384,510 |
| 1A Kings Avenue, Paignton, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2017-02-06 | £447,965 |
| 14 Kings Avenue, Paignton, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2016-04-21 | £439,909 |
| 12 Kings Avenue, Paignton, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2015-03-06 | £319,227 |
| 1A Kings Avenue, Paignton, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £307,500 | 2014-10-30 | £466,832 |
TQ3 2AR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% 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 2AR 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in TQ3 2AR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 99 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldway Primary School Higher Polsham Road , TQ3 2SY | 4out of 4 | 357 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Cecil Road , TQ3 2SH | 3out of 4 | 439 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curledge Street Academy Curledge Street , TQ4 5BA | 3out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Academy C/O Lal Language School , Conway Road , TQ4 5LH | - not rated | 1,342 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Primary School Old Paignton Road , Livermead TQ2 6UY | 3out of 4 | 1,643 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paignton Academy Waterleat Road , TQ3 3WA | 3out of 4 | 2,182 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | 4out of 4 | 4,228 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY | 4out of 4 | 4,380 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Torquay Academy Cricketfield Road , TQ2 7NU | 3out of 4 | 4,955 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spires College Westlands Lane , TQ1 3PE | 3out of 4 | 5,185 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | 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 | 3,751 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brunel Academy 170b Torquay Road , TQ3 2AL | - not rated | 141 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Bridge School 1 Lower Polsham Road , TQ3 2AF | - not rated | 215 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Cambian Devon School Intek House , 52 Borough Road TQ4 7DQ | - not rated | 2,857 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eat That Frog C.I.C 91 Union Street , TQ1 3DG | - not rated | 4,092 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EF Academy Torbay EF House, Castle Road , TQ1 3BG | - not rated | 4,137 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boathouse | Marine Drive | 305 yd | |
| Big Baps | 30-32 Manor Road | 396 yd | |
| East in the West | 75 Torquay Road | 481 yd | |
| Hyde Park Cafe | 23 Hyde Road | 495 yd | |
| Jingles | 29 Hyde Road | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ship Inn | 26 Manor Road | 371 yd | |
| Inn on the Green | 27 Esplanade Road | 379 yd | |
| 8 Ball Bar & Sports | 3 Manor Corner, Manor Road | 383 yd | |
| Oatlands Club | 37 Woodland Park | 489 yd | |
| The Old Manor Inn | 10 Old Torquay Road | 526 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| House Of Wong | 118 Torquay Road | 194 yd | |
| Oldway Tearooms | Oldway Mansion, Torquay Road | 440 yd | |
| Poolside Kiosk | Victoria Park, Kingsley Road | 445 yd | |
| Nads Baps | 36 Upper Manor Road | 445 yd | |
| Ocean Wild Fish Bar | 1c Old Torquay Road | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| K A Mini Market | 10 Hyde Road | 535 yd | |
| Sebastien’s Foods | 28 Hyde Road | 583 yd | |
| Tesco | Pembroke House, 266-268 Torquay Road | 589 yd | |
| Devon Mini Market | 33-35 Torquay Road | 627 yd | |
| Proper Shop | 69 Torbay Road | 678 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkfield COLIN ROAD | cycling | 228 yd |
| Torbay School TORQUAY ROAD | 245 yd | |
| St Paul'S Church Hall Torquay Road | 276 yd | |
| Oldway Public Park (Closed) Torquay Road | tennis courts | 315 yd |
| Genisis Health Suite THE PALACE THE PALACE ESPLANADE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 349 yd |
| Torbay Indoor Bowls Association TORQUAY ROAD | indoor bowls | 362 yd |
| Victoria Park THE OLD BAKERY REAR OF 17 THE OLD BAKERY REAR OF 17 HYDE ROAD | tennis courts | 400 yd |
| Oldway Primary School HIGHER POLSHAM ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 417 yd |
| Preston Gym (Closed) Seaway Road | health and fitness suite | 783 yd |
| Winners 2000 Fitness Limited (Paignton) (Closed) 6a 6a Dartmouth Road | health and fitness suite | 812 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 | 500 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 432.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 35.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.