Marine Drive is in Paignton and in Torbay district. TQ3 2NN 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 Marine Drive, Paignton, TQ3 2NN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ3 2NJ, TQ3 2NW, TQ3 2PP, TQ3 2NR, TQ3 2NQ, TQ3 2BA, TQ3 2HT, TQ3 2AP, TQ4 6BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TQ3 2NN is primarily male, with 54.7% of the population 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 | 46.7% | 45.3% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -5.7% |
| Male | 53.3% | 54.7% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 5.7% |
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 | 28.6% | 34.4% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 43.6% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 11.5% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 8.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 (70%) 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 | 37.4% | 37.7% | 0.3% | 48.4% | -10.7% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 32.3% | -7.1% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 19% | 19.5% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 9.1% | 6.0% | 4.0% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.6% | 23.3% | -1.3% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 8% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 13.7% | -5.7% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.7% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 21.4% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 19% | 24.6% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.2% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 96.2% | 95.8% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 96.2% | 94.6% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 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 | 95.8% | 94.4% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.5% | 6.0% | 4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marine Drive was 356.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 428.0% higher than the Clifton with Maidenway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marine Drive has the 7th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Clifton with Maidenway and the 28th highest crime rate of 468 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 187.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Marine Mansions Marine Drive, Paignton, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2019-07-11 | £211,120 |
| 4 Marine Mansions Marine Drive, Paignton, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £139,950 | 2018-11-05 | £155,677 |
| 3 Marine Mansions Marine Drive, Paignton, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2018-04-05 | £161,498 |
| 2 Marine Mansions Marine Drive, Paignton, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2013-11-29 | £166,639 |
| 1 Marine Mansions Marine Drive, Paignton, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2009-12-15 | £156,855 |
TQ3 2NN 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 2NN 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 2NN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 99 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| 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 | 754 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldway Primary School Higher Polsham Road , TQ3 2SY | 3out of 4 | 754 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Cecil Road , TQ3 2SH | - not rated | 794 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Cecil Road , TQ3 2SH | 3out of 4 | 794 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curledge Street Academy Curledge Street , TQ4 5BA | 3out of 4 | 1,200 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 | 2,454 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paignton Community and Sports College Waterleat Road , TQ3 3WA | - not rated | 2,454 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | 3out of 4 | 4,289 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | - not rated | 4,289 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY | - not rated | 4,416 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 | 3,884 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torbay School 170b Torquay Road , TQ3 2AL | - not rated | 388 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brunel Academy 170b Torquay Road , TQ3 2AL | - not rated | 388 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel School 170b Torquay Road , TQ3 2AL | 2out of 4 | 482 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Bridge School 1 Lower Polsham Road , Paignton TQ3 2AF | - not rated | 583 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Garage 19 Torbay Road , TQ4 6AA | - not rated | 736 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boathouse | Marine Drive | 36 yd | |
| Paignton Pier Chippy Co | Paignton Pier, Esplanade Road | 420 yd | |
| Big Baps | 30-32 Manor Road | 500 yd | |
| Bayside Cafe | Kiosk 2, Eastern Esplanade | 583 yd | |
| Tandoori Nights | 286 Torquay Road | 668 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inn on the Green | 27 Esplanade Road | 421 yd | |
| Ship Inn | 26 Manor Road | 431 yd | |
| 8 Ball Bar & Sports | 3 Manor Corner, Manor Road | 505 yd | |
| The Spinning Wheel Inn | 19 Esplanade Road | 571 yd | |
| The Old Manor Inn | 10 Old Torquay Road | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Cream Kiosk | Paignton Pier, Esplanade Road | 420 yd | |
| Donut and Sundae Kiosk | Paignton Pier, Esplanade Road | 420 yd | |
| Waffle Hut | Paignton Pier, Esplanade Road | 420 yd | |
| The Rugga Shack | Paignton Pier, Esplanade Road | 420 yd | |
| The Proper coffee kiosk | North Beach Managers Office | 422 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Pembroke House, 266-268 Torquay Road | 579 yd | |
| Proper Shop | 69 Torbay Road | 675 yd | |
| Sebastien’s Foods | 28 Hyde Road | 736 yd | |
| K A Mini Market | 10 Hyde Road | 742 yd | |
| Devon Mini Market | 33-35 Torquay Road | 836 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkfield COLIN ROAD | cycling | 104 yd |
| Genisis Health Suite THE PALACE THE PALACE ESPLANADE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 323 yd |
| Torbay School TORQUAY ROAD | 484 yd | |
| St Paul'S Church Hall Torquay Road | 589 yd | |
| Oldway Public Park (Closed) Torquay Road | tennis courts | 591 yd |
| Torbay Indoor Bowls Association TORQUAY ROAD | indoor bowls | 594 yd |
| Victoria Park THE OLD BAKERY REAR OF 17 THE OLD BAKERY REAR OF 17 HYDE ROAD | tennis courts | 617 yd |
| Preston Gym (Closed) Seaway Road | health and fitness suite | 687 yd |
| Oldway Primary School HIGHER POLSHAM ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 732 yd |
| Queens Park Sports Club QUEENS PARK QUEENS PARK QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches | 864 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.