Kingshurst Drive is in Paignton and in Torbay district. TQ3 2LT 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 Kingshurst Drive, Paignton, TQ3 2LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ3 2TB, TQ3 2LP, TQ3 2LU, TQ3 2NA, TQ3 2LS, TQ3 2TX, TQ3 2TD, TQ3 2NB, TQ3 2LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TQ3 2LT 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 Kingshurst Drive was 3.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.7% lower than the Preston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kingshurst Drive has the lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Preston and the 4th lowest crime rate of 468 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9A Kingshurst Drive, Paignton, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-05-08 | £176,987 |
| 21 Kingshurst Drive, Paignton, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £378,000 | 2024-02-19 | £379,213 |
| 2 Kingshurst Drive, Paignton, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-06-14 | £239,594 |
| 10 Kingshurst Drive, Paignton, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-12-02 | £217,988 |
| 25 Kingshurst Drive, Paignton, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2022-10-31 | £325,822 |
TQ3 2LT 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 2LT 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 | - not rated | 289 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldway Primary School Higher Polsham Road , TQ3 2SY | 3out of 4 | 289 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Cecil Road , TQ3 2SH | - not rated | 410 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Cecil Road , TQ3 2SH | 3out of 4 | 410 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curledge Street Academy Curledge Street , TQ4 5BA | 3out of 4 | 1,220 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 | 1,960 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paignton Community and Sports College Waterleat Road , TQ3 3WA | - not rated | 1,960 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | 3out of 4 | 4,158 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | - not rated | 4,158 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY | - not rated | 4,340 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 | 3,693 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torbay PRU Higher Polsham Road , TQ3 2SZ | - not rated | 318 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torhill @ the Polsham Centre 25 Higher Polsham Road , TQ3 2SZ | - not rated | 318 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Bridge School 1 Lower Polsham Road , Paignton TQ3 2AF | - not rated | 435 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel School 170b Torquay Road , TQ3 2AL | 2out of 4 | 492 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torbay School 170b Torquay Road , TQ3 2AL | - not rated | 583 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East in the West | 75 Torquay Road | 594 yd | |
| Big Baps | 30-32 Manor Road | 651 yd | |
| Salvation Army Lunch Club | The Salvation Army, Princes Street | 666 yd | |
| Hyde Park Cafe | 23 Hyde Road | 715 yd | |
| Honeymoon Restaurant | 31 Church Street | 743 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oatlands Club | 37 Woodland Park | 347 yd | |
| 8 Ball Bar & Sports | 3 Manor Corner, Manor Road | 626 yd | |
| The Old Manor Inn | 10 Old Torquay Road | 709 yd | |
| Ship Inn | 26 Manor Road | 711 yd | |
| Palace Place Social Club | 1-2 Palace Place | 799 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oldway Tearooms | Oldway Mansion, Torquay Road | 231 yd | |
| KFC | Borough Road | 349 yd | |
| House Of Wong | 118 Torquay Road | 446 yd | |
| Ocean Wild Fish Bar | 1c Old Torquay Road | 619 yd | |
| Nads Baps | 36 Upper Manor Road | 625 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| K A Mini Market | 10 Hyde Road | 742 yd | |
| Devon Mini Market | 33-35 Torquay Road | 776 yd | |
| Tesco | Pembroke House, 266-268 Torquay Road | 868 yd | |
| Sebastien’s Foods | 28 Hyde Road | 871 yd | |
| Tesco | 2-4 Victoria Street | 927 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oldway Primary School HIGHER POLSHAM ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 273 yd |
| Oldway Public Park (Closed) Torquay Road | tennis courts | 370 yd |
| St Paul'S Church Hall Torquay Road | 408 yd | |
| Torbay Indoor Bowls Association TORQUAY ROAD | indoor bowls | 431 yd |
| Torbay School TORQUAY ROAD | 492 yd | |
| Victoria Park THE OLD BAKERY REAR OF 17 THE OLD BAKERY REAR OF 17 HYDE ROAD | tennis courts | 684 yd |
| Parkfield COLIN ROAD | cycling | 844 yd |
| Genisis Health Suite THE PALACE THE PALACE ESPLANADE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 931 yd |
| Winners 2000 Fitness Limited (Paignton) (Closed) 6a 6a Dartmouth Road | health and fitness suite | 988 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 | 26.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 146.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.