Torquay Road, Paignton, TQ3 2EG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TQ3 2EG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	56.9%	51.4%	-5.5%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	43.1%	48.6%	5.5%	49.0%	-0.4%

Partnership Status

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	28.7%	35.4%	6.7%	37.9%	-2.5%
Married: Opposite sex	39.6%	36.7%	-2.9%	44.2%	-7.5%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	3%	1.7%	-1.3%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	16.1%	15.3%	-0.8%	9.1%	6.2%
Widowed	12.6%	10%	-2.6%	6.1%	3.9%

Health

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	39.3%	39.5%	0.2%	48.4%	-8.9%
Good health	35.6%	37%	1.4%	33.6%	3.4%
Fair health	16.1%	17.8%	1.7%	12.7%	5.1%
Bad health	8.2%	4%	-4.2%	4.0%	0.0%
Very bad health	0.7%	1.8%	1.1%	1.2%	0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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	34.3%	24.1%	-10.2%	18.2%	5.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.3%	11.6%	0.3%	9.6%	2.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17%	9.5%	-7.5%	13.4%	-3.9%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	9.5%	5.2%	5.3%	4.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.4%	15.1%	4.7%	16.9%	-1.8%
Degree or Similar	17%	24.6%	7.6%	33.8%	-9.2%
Other	5.7%	5.6%	-0.1%	2.8%	2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black Caribbean	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.0%	0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed Other	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.8%	0.6%
White	99.3%	93.8%	-5.5%	81.4%	12.4%
Arab	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
Other	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.4% 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	98.1%	92.4%	-5.7%	83.2%	9.2%
European Union	0.7%	2.5%	1.8%	6.1%	-3.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0%	2.9%	2.9%	5.6%	-2.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.3%	0.1%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97%	92.8%	-4.2%	83.2%	9.6%
10+ Years	0%	4%	4.0%	9.8%	-5.8%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0%	2.5%	2.5%	2.2%	0.3%
Less than 2 years	3%	0.4%	-2.6%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.3%	76.7%	10.6%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
Turkey	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Eastern Asia	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
No passport held	9.1%	13.5%	-4.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	46.7%	37.2%	9.5%
Christian	44.9%	46.2%	-1.3%
Jewish	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Muslim	1.8%	6.5%	-4.7%
Other religion	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
Not answered	4%	6.0%	-2.0%

Safety

Is Torquay Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Torquay Road was 87.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.6% higher than the Preston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Torquay Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Preston and the 167th highest crime rate of 468 local areas in Torbay .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,700

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in TQ3 2EG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Torquay Road are based on 560 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Torbay.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Torquay Road, Paignton, TQ3 2EG

Estimated Average Property Prices for TQ3 2EG

Average Price
£497,165

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£497,165

Estimated Average Property Prices for Torquay Road

Average Price
£197,540

Semi-Detached
£318,639

Terraced
£241,469

Detached
£372,865

Flats/Maisonettes
£153,909

Other
£236,483

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Torquay Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
336 - 340 Torquay Road, Paignton, Torbay Other, an established residential building	£410,000	2017-06-22	£474,029

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TQ3 2EG

Employment

TQ3 2EG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 2EG 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 2EG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	72
Full-Time Employee	40
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	27
Long-Term Sick or disabled	25
Looking after home or family	8
Unemployed	7
Student (economically inactive)	7
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Accommodation and food service activities	23
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Human health and social work activities	12
Education	10
Construction	9
Administrative and support service activities	7
Other	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Manufacturing	5
Real estate activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Information and communication	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Preston Primary School Old Paignton Road , Livermead TQ2 6UY	3out of 4	797 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Preston Primary School Old Paignton Road , Livermead TQ2 6UY	- not rated	797 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oldway Primary School Higher Polsham Road , TQ3 2SY	- not rated	1,193 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oldway Primary School Higher Polsham Road , TQ3 2SY	3out of 4	1,193 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic School Cecil Road , TQ3 2SH	- not rated	1,315 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Paignton Academy Waterleat Road , TQ3 3WA	- not rated	3,064 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Paignton Community and Sports College Waterleat Road , TQ3 3WA	- not rated	3,064 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL	3out of 4	3,470 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL	- not rated	3,470 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY	- not rated	3,591 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
South Devon College Vantage Point , Long Road TQ4 7EJ	- not rated	4,643 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Torbay School 170b Torquay Road , TQ3 2AL	- not rated	758 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Brunel Academy 170b Torquay Road , TQ3 2AL	- not rated	758 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Brunel School 170b Torquay Road , TQ3 2AL	2out of 4	789 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Preston Bridge School 1 Lower Polsham Road , Paignton TQ3 2AF	- not rated	1,105 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Torbay PRU Higher Polsham Road , TQ3 2SZ	- not rated	1,229 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Coffee Lounge Paignton	353 Torquay Road	71 yd
The Four Seasons Cafe	345 Torquay Road	154 yd
Tandoori Nights	286 Torquay Road	230 yd
Garden Cafe	Preston Baptist Church, Old Torquay Road	235 yd
The Bright Bean	319 Torquay Road	271 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Preston Conservative Club	299 Torquay Road	271 yd
The Old Manor Inn	10 Old Torquay Road	472 yd
Ship Inn	26 Manor Road	551 yd
8 Ball Bar & Sports	3 Manor Corner, Manor Road	592 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wok's Kitchen	361 Torquay Road	58 yd
London Fryer	6 Seaway Road	131 yd
The Chippy	39 Seaway Road	164 yd
Sandbanks Kiosk	1 Marine Parade	213 yd
Sara's on the Beach	Marine Parade	226 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Londis	376 Torquay Road	196 yd
Tesco	Pembroke House, 266-268 Torquay Road	333 yd
The Co-Operative Foodstore	18 Roundhill Road	902 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Preston Gym (Closed) Seaway Road	health and fitness suite	141 yd
Torbay Indoor Bowls Association TORQUAY ROAD	indoor bowls	773 yd
Torbay School TORQUAY ROAD		787 yd
Parkfield COLIN ROAD	cycling	792 yd
Preston Primary School OLD PAIGNTON ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	801 yd
Oldway Public Park (Closed) Torquay Road	tennis courts	876 yd
St Paul'S Church Hall Torquay Road		1,085 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of TQ3 2EG