Laura Grove is in Paignton and in Torbay district. TQ3 2LP 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 Laura Grove, Paignton, TQ3 2LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ3 2LT, TQ3 2LS, TQ3 2TB, TQ3 2NB, TQ3 1LH, TQ3 2NA, TQ3 2LU, TQ3 2TD, TQ3 2TX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TQ3 2LP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.7% | 51.1% | -4.6% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 44.3% | 48.9% | 4.6% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 15% | 22.1% | 7.1% | 37.9% | -15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51% | 47.2% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 12.9% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 21.5% | 16.2% | -5.3% | 6.1% | 10.1% |
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 | 45.3% | 49.8% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 23.7% | 21.8% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -11.8% |
| Fair health | 20% | 15% | -5.0% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 11.2% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 7.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 32% | 24% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 7.7% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 14.4% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 6.3% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 14.8% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 28.4% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 1.6% | 4.4% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98% | 96.6% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 96.7% | 96.3% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| 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 | 96% | 96.3% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 76.7% | 11.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.5% | 37.2% | -6.7% |
| Christian | 63.6% | 46.2% | 17.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Laura Grove was 3.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.8% lower than the Preston average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Laura Grove has the lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Preston and the lowest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45A Laura Grove, Paignton, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2023-05-13 | £95,193 |
| 43 Laura Grove, Paignton, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-09-07 | £116,673 |
| 41 Laura Grove, Paignton, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-03-11 | £357,963 |
| 29 Laura Grove, Paignton, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-11-19 | £176,637 |
| 66 Laura Grove, Paignton, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2021-01-14 | £417,004 |
TQ3 2LP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 2LP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 109 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 482 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Cecil Road , TQ3 2SH | 3out of 4 | 596 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Ash Academy Pimm Road , TQ3 3XA | 2out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curledge Street Academy Curledge Street , TQ4 5BA | 3out of 4 | 1,392 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 | 1,583 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 | 2,023 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | 4out of 4 | 4,041 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY | 4out of 4 | 4,232 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Torquay Academy Cricketfield Road , TQ2 7NU | 3out of 4 | 4,911 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spires College Westlands Lane , TQ1 3PE | 3out of 4 | 5,346 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 | 3,800 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Bridge School 1 Lower Polsham Road , TQ3 2AF | - not rated | 626 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| The Brunel Academy 170b Torquay Road , TQ3 2AL | - not rated | 727 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Devon School Intek House , 52 Borough Road TQ4 7DQ | - not rated | 2,699 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eat That Frog C.I.C 91 Union Street , TQ1 3DG | - not rated | 4,288 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EF Academy Torbay EF House, Castle Road , TQ1 3BG | - not rated | 4,330 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 | 661 yd | |
| East in the West | 75 Torquay Road | 682 yd | |
| Salvation Army Lunch Club | The Salvation Army, Princes Street | 752 yd | |
| Hyde Park Cafe | 23 Hyde Road | 803 yd | |
| Honeymoon Restaurant | 31 Church Street | 828 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oatlands Club | 37 Woodland Park | 435 yd | |
| 8 Ball Bar & Sports | 3 Manor Corner, Manor Road | 637 yd | |
| The Old Manor Inn | 10 Old Torquay Road | 703 yd | |
| Ship Inn | 26 Manor Road | 727 yd | |
| Palace Place Social Club | 1-2 Palace Place | 885 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oldway Tearooms | Oldway Mansion, Torquay Road | 265 yd | |
| KFC | Borough Road | 423 yd | |
| House Of Wong | 118 Torquay Road | 508 yd | |
| Ocean Wild Fish Bar | 1c Old Torquay Road | 616 yd | |
| Nads Baps | 36 Upper Manor Road | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| K A Mini Market | 10 Hyde Road | 830 yd | |
| Devon Mini Market | 33-35 Torquay Road | 864 yd | |
| Tesco | Pembroke House, 266-268 Torquay Road | 866 yd | |
| Sebastien’s Foods | 28 Hyde Road | 958 yd | |
| Tesco | 2-4 Victoria Street | 1,015 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oldway Primary School HIGHER POLSHAM ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 356 yd |
| Oldway Public Park (Closed) Torquay Road | tennis courts | 407 yd |
| Torbay Indoor Bowls Association TORQUAY ROAD | indoor bowls | 448 yd |
| St Paul'S Church Hall Torquay Road | 484 yd | |
| Torbay School TORQUAY ROAD | 526 yd | |
| Victoria Park THE OLD BAKERY REAR OF 17 THE OLD BAKERY REAR OF 17 HYDE ROAD | tennis courts | 769 yd |
| Parkfield COLIN ROAD | cycling | 892 yd |
| Genisis Health Suite THE PALACE THE PALACE ESPLANADE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,003 yd |
| Winners 2000 Fitness Limited (Paignton) (Closed) 6a 6a Dartmouth Road | health and fitness suite | 1,076 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 213.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.