Manor Road is in Paignton and in Torbay district. TQ3 2HZ 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 Manor Road, Paignton, TQ3 2HZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ3 2HR, TQ3 2JD, TQ3 2HP, TQ3 2HN, TQ3 2HJ, TQ3 2HX, TQ3 2HW, TQ3 2HY, TQ3 2HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TQ3 2HZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 53.8% | 49.7% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 46.2% | 50.3% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 26% | 30.6% | 4.6% | 37.9% | -7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.1% | 48.1% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 13% | 9.7% | -3.3% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 7.1% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 42.9% | 44.2% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 31% | 34.6% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 12.8% | -6.3% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 6.9% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.6% | 19.4% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 12.7% | 0.9% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 14.9% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 8.2% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 16% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 26.9% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.6% | 97.8% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 95.7% | 93.8% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 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 | 95.7% | 93.8% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.3% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Manor Road was 123.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.5% higher than the Clifton with Maidenway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Manor Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Clifton with Maidenway and the 120th highest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Manor Road, Paignton, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2025-09-08 | £530,000 |
| 45 Manor Road, Paignton, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £665,000 | 2023-03-31 | £621,748 |
| 55A Manor Road, Paignton, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-12-09 | £153,663 |
| 51 Manor Road, Paignton, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-07-09 | £187,798 |
| 47A Manor Road, Paignton, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2020-01-17 | £354,316 |
TQ3 2HZ 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 2HZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 78 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldway Primary School Higher Polsham Road , TQ3 2SY | 4out of 4 | 585 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Cecil Road , TQ3 2SH | 3out of 4 | 710 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Primary School Old Paignton Road , Livermead TQ2 6UY | 3out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Curledge Street Academy Curledge Street , TQ4 5BA | 3out of 4 | 1,420 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 | 1,669 yd | Free schools | Yes | 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 | 2,456 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | 4out of 4 | 3,902 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY | 4out of 4 | 4,053 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Torquay Academy Cricketfield Road , TQ2 7NU | 3out of 4 | 4,628 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spires College Westlands Lane , TQ1 3PE | 3out of 4 | 4,885 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 | 4,069 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 | 202 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Bridge School 1 Lower Polsham Road , TQ3 2AF | - not rated | 510 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Cambian Devon School Intek House , 52 Borough Road TQ4 7DQ | - not rated | 3,136 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eat That Frog C.I.C 91 Union Street , TQ1 3DG | - not rated | 3,797 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EF Academy Torbay EF House, Castle Road , TQ1 3BG | - not rated | 3,842 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Baps | 30-32 Manor Road | 86 yd | |
| The Bright Bean | 319 Torquay Road | 350 yd | |
| Tandoori Nights | 286 Torquay Road | 375 yd | |
| The Boathouse | Marine Drive | 381 yd | |
| Garden Cafe | Preston Baptist Church, Old Torquay Road | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ship Inn | 26 Manor Road | 46 yd | |
| 8 Ball Bar & Sports | 3 Manor Corner, Manor Road | 92 yd | |
| The Old Manor Inn | 10 Old Torquay Road | 206 yd | |
| Preston Conservative Club | 299 Torquay Road | 350 yd | |
| Inn on the Green | 27 Esplanade Road | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nads Baps | 36 Upper Manor Road | 152 yd | |
| Golden Sands | 247 Torquay Road | 161 yd | |
| Ocean Wild Fish Bar | 1c Old Torquay Road | 189 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 288-290 Torquay Road | 375 yd | |
| House Of Wong | 118 Torquay Road | 381 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Pembroke House, 266-268 Torquay Road | 267 yd | |
| Londis | 376 Torquay Road | 793 yd | |
| K A Mini Market | 10 Hyde Road | 851 yd | |
| Sebastien’s Foods | 28 Hyde Road | 909 yd | |
| Devon Mini Market | 33-35 Torquay Road | 939 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Torbay School TORQUAY ROAD | 205 yd | |
| Torbay Indoor Bowls Association TORQUAY ROAD | indoor bowls | 250 yd |
| Oldway Public Park (Closed) Torquay Road | tennis courts | 318 yd |
| Parkfield COLIN ROAD | cycling | 321 yd |
| Preston Gym (Closed) Seaway Road | health and fitness suite | 486 yd |
| St Paul'S Church Hall Torquay Road | 491 yd | |
| Oldway Primary School HIGHER POLSHAM ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 576 yd |
| Genisis Health Suite THE PALACE THE PALACE ESPLANADE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 632 yd |
| Victoria Park THE OLD BAKERY REAR OF 17 THE OLD BAKERY REAR OF 17 HYDE ROAD | tennis courts | 719 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 | 89.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 175.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.