Brookfield Close is in Paignton and in Torbay district. TQ3 2JD 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 Brookfield Close, Paignton, TQ3 2JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ3 2HP, TQ3 2HW, TQ3 2BP, TQ3 2HZ, TQ3 2TH, TQ3 2TZ, TQ3 2TN, TQ3 2AL, TQ3 2HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TQ3 2JD has a female population much higher than UK average, with 60.8% 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 | 61.4% | 60.8% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 9.8% |
| Male | 38.6% | 39.2% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -9.8% |
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 | 18.8% | 15.9% | -2.9% | 37.9% | -22.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.8% | 31.8% | 12.0% | 44.2% | -12.4% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 16.8% | 15.9% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 42.6% | 35.7% | -6.9% | 6.1% | 29.6% |
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 (36.1%) 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 | 11.9% | 7% | -4.9% | 48.4% | -41.4% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 29.1% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 32.7% | 36.7% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 24.0% |
| Bad health | 21.8% | 22.8% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 18.8% |
| Very bad health | 5% | 4.4% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
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.
In the area around TQ3 2JD this area, 40.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 19.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 51.5% | 40.4% | -11.1% | 18.2% | 22.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 5.1% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 6.4% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 11.5% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 6.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 10.3% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.9% | 19.2% | 12.3% | 33.8% | -14.6% |
| Other | 9.9% | 7.1% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 4.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| White | 99% | 98.1% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.7% 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% | 93.7% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 93.7% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.9% | 76.7% | -17.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 38.6% | 13.5% | 25.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.2% | 37.2% | -22.0% |
| Christian | 76.6% | 46.2% | 30.4% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brookfield Close was 36.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.5% lower than the Clifton with Maidenway average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Brookfield Close has the 10th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Clifton with Maidenway and the 135th lowest crime rate of 468 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield House Brookfield Close, Paignton, Torbay Other, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2016-03-03 | £329,753 |
TQ3 2JD 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in TQ3 2JD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 89% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 141 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Employee | 2 |
| Self-Employed | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Part-Time Employee | 0 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldway Primary School Higher Polsham Road , TQ3 2SY | - not rated | 537 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldway Primary School Higher Polsham Road , TQ3 2SY | 3out of 4 | 537 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Cecil Road , TQ3 2SH | - not rated | 657 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Cecil Road , TQ3 2SH | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curledge Street Academy Curledge Street , TQ4 5BA | 3out of 4 | 1,358 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paignton Academy Waterleat Road , TQ3 3WA | - not rated | 2,406 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paignton Community and Sports College Waterleat Road , TQ3 3WA | - not rated | 2,406 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | 3out of 4 | 3,965 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | - not rated | 3,965 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY | - not rated | 4,115 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 4,009 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunel School 170b Torquay Road , TQ3 2AL | 2out of 4 | 132 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torbay School 170b Torquay Road , TQ3 2AL | - not rated | 140 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brunel Academy 170b Torquay Road , TQ3 2AL | - not rated | 140 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Bridge School 1 Lower Polsham Road , Paignton TQ3 2AF | - not rated | 452 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torbay PRU Higher Polsham Road , TQ3 2SZ | - not rated | 572 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 91 yd | |
| The Bright Bean | 319 Torquay Road | 395 yd | |
| Tandoori Nights | 286 Torquay Road | 429 yd | |
| The Boathouse | Marine Drive | 452 yd | |
| Garden Cafe | Preston Baptist Church, Old Torquay Road | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Ball Bar & Sports | 3 Manor Corner, Manor Road | 68 yd | |
| Ship Inn | 26 Manor Road | 131 yd | |
| The Old Manor Inn | 10 Old Torquay Road | 212 yd | |
| Preston Conservative Club | 299 Torquay Road | 395 yd | |
| Oatlands Club | 37 Woodland Park | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nads Baps | 36 Upper Manor Road | 121 yd | |
| Ocean Wild Fish Bar | 1c Old Torquay Road | 151 yd | |
| Golden Sands | 247 Torquay Road | 170 yd | |
| House Of Wong | 118 Torquay Road | 324 yd | |
| Oldway Tearooms | Oldway Mansion, Torquay Road | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Pembroke House, 266-268 Torquay Road | 325 yd | |
| K A Mini Market | 10 Hyde Road | 818 yd | |
| Londis | 376 Torquay Road | 853 yd | |
| Sebastien’s Foods | 28 Hyde Road | 890 yd | |
| Devon Mini Market | 33-35 Torquay Road | 902 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Torbay School TORQUAY ROAD | 130 yd | |
| Torbay Indoor Bowls Association TORQUAY ROAD | indoor bowls | 150 yd |
| Oldway Public Park (Closed) Torquay Road | tennis courts | 227 yd |
| Parkfield COLIN ROAD | cycling | 383 yd |
| St Paul'S Church Hall Torquay Road | 429 yd | |
| Oldway Primary School HIGHER POLSHAM ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 496 yd |
| Preston Gym (Closed) Seaway Road | health and fitness suite | 559 yd |
| Genisis Health Suite THE PALACE THE PALACE ESPLANADE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 660 yd |
| Victoria Park THE OLD BAKERY REAR OF 17 THE OLD BAKERY REAR OF 17 HYDE ROAD | tennis courts | 690 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 | 50.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.