Cedar Road is in Paignton and in Torbay district. TQ3 2DD 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 Cedar Road, Paignton, TQ3 2DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ3 2DB, TQ3 2DE, TQ3 2DG, TQ3 2BZ, TQ3 2DU, TQ3 2DJ, TQ3 2BY, TQ3 2DQ, TQ3 2BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TQ3 2DD has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.8% of the population 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 | 53.1% | 58.8% | 5.7% | 51.0% | 7.8% |
| Male | 46.9% | 41.2% | -5.7% | 49.0% | -7.8% |
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 | 33.3% | 31.6% | -1.7% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.8% | 33.2% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 6.5% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Divorced | 19.4% | 21.9% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 12.8% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 45.5% | 38.5% | -7.0% | 48.4% | -9.9% |
| Good health | 35% | 35.6% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 18.1% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 6.1% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.2% | 20.4% | -0.8% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 10.8% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.5% | 16.4% | -6.1% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 8.8% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.9% | 20.4% | 1.5% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 18% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -15.8% |
| Other | 4.5% | 5.2% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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 Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 96.5% | 97.4% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 93.7% | 92.9% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 92.9% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.7% | 76.7% | -6.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 26.1% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.8% | 37.2% | 13.6% |
| Christian | 37.5% | 46.2% | -8.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cedar Road was 84.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.0% higher than the Preston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cedar Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Preston and the 179th highest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20A Cedar Road, Paignton, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2025-10-17 | £125,000 |
| 8 Cedar Road, Paignton, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2025-01-07 | £353,846 |
| 16A Cedar Road, Paignton, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2024-12-06 | £152,041 |
| 4 Cedar Road, Paignton, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £297,500 | 2024-05-02 | £305,261 |
| 10 Cedar Road, Paignton, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2021-12-10 | £246,607 |
TQ3 2DD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 70 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 587 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldway Primary School Higher Polsham Road , TQ3 2SY | 4out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Cecil Road , TQ3 2SH | 3out of 4 | 1,435 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curledge Street Academy Curledge Street , TQ4 5BA | 3out of 4 | 2,147 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockington Primary School Cockington Primary School, Old Mill Road , TQ2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 2,389 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,163 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | 4out of 4 | 3,225 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY | 4out of 4 | 3,357 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Torquay Academy Cricketfield Road , TQ2 7NU | 3out of 4 | 3,900 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spires College Westlands Lane , TQ1 3PE | 3out of 4 | 4,167 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 | 4,804 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 | 919 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Bridge School 1 Lower Polsham Road , TQ3 2AF | - not rated | 1,244 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Eat That Frog C.I.C 91 Union Street , TQ1 3DG | - not rated | 3,089 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EF Academy Torbay EF House, Castle Road , TQ1 3BG | - not rated | 3,133 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Devon School Intek House , 52 Borough Road TQ4 7DQ | - not rated | 3,845 yd | Other independent special school | 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 | 183 yd | |
| The Four Seasons Cafe | 345 Torquay Road | 261 yd | |
| Garden Cafe | Preston Baptist Church, Old Torquay Road | 328 yd | |
| Tandoori Nights | 286 Torquay Road | 361 yd | |
| The Bright Bean | 319 Torquay Road | 386 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Conservative Club | 299 Torquay Road | 386 yd | |
| The Old Manor Inn | 10 Old Torquay Road | 576 yd | |
| Ship Inn | 26 Manor Road | 689 yd | |
| 8 Ball Bar & Sports | 3 Manor Corner, Manor Road | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok's Kitchen | 361 Torquay Road | 126 yd | |
| London Fryer | 6 Seaway Road | 292 yd | |
| Torbay Thai Takeaway | 58 Old Torquay Road | 339 yd | |
| The Chippy | 39 Seaway Road | 343 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 288-290 Torquay Road | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis | 376 Torquay Road | 145 yd | |
| Tesco | Pembroke House, 266-268 Torquay Road | 468 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Foodstore | 18 Roundhill Road | 729 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Gym (Closed) Seaway Road | health and fitness suite | 319 yd |
| Preston Primary School OLD PAIGNTON ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 630 yd |
| Torbay Indoor Bowls Association TORQUAY ROAD | indoor bowls | 876 yd |
| Torbay School TORQUAY ROAD | 910 yd | |
| Parkfield COLIN ROAD | cycling | 959 yd |
| Oldway Public Park (Closed) Torquay Road | tennis courts | 984 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 | 78.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 154.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.