David Road is in Paignton and in Torbay district. TQ3 2QF is located in the Clifton with Maidenway electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torbay. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about David Road, Paignton, TQ3 2QF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ3 2LL, TQ3 2ND, TQ3 2LN, TQ3 2NB, TQ3 2QG, TQ3 2NA, TQ3 2QQ, TQ3 2QE, TQ3 2LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TQ3 2QF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 51.1% | 47.1% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 48.9% | 52.9% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of TQ3 2QF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 17% | 20.6% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -17.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.8% | 65% | -1.8% | 44.2% | 20.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 4.7% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 8.2% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 37% | 46.5% | 9.5% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 32.7% | -6.5% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 17.8% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 2.4% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 22.9% | 14.8% | -8.1% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 9.3% | 1.2% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 10.5% | -7.2% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 8.2% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 19.8% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.3% | 33.5% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.9% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.1% | 98.7% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 95.6% | 97% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 97% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.3% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 55.4% | 46.2% | 9.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around David Road was 22.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.0% lower than the Clifton with Maidenway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
David Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Clifton with Maidenway and the 81st lowest crime rate of 468 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 David Road, Paignton, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £468,000 | 2024-03-15 | £468,509 |
| 29 David Road, Paignton, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-02-03 | £353,515 |
| 27 David Road, Paignton, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-07-29 | £441,844 |
| 20 David Road, Paignton, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £379,950 | 2022-06-06 | £373,861 |
| 47 David Road, Paignton, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-06-29 | £401,404 |
TQ3 2QF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 2QF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 107 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldway Primary School Higher Polsham Road , TQ3 2SY | - not rated | 448 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldway Primary School Higher Polsham Road , TQ3 2SY | 3out of 4 | 448 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Cecil Road , TQ3 2SH | - not rated | 510 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Cecil Road , TQ3 2SH | 3out of 4 | 510 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxhole Infants' and Nursery School Fernicombe Road , TQ3 3UX | - not rated | 1,186 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,795 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paignton Community and Sports College Waterleat Road , TQ3 3WA | - not rated | 1,795 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | 3out of 4 | 4,259 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | - not rated | 4,259 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY | - not rated | 4,453 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 | 3,579 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 | 458 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torhill @ the Polsham Centre 25 Higher Polsham Road , TQ3 2SZ | - not rated | 458 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Bridge School 1 Lower Polsham Road , Paignton TQ3 2AF | - not rated | 622 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel School 170b Torquay Road , TQ3 2AL | 2out of 4 | 735 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torbay School 170b Torquay Road , TQ3 2AL | - not rated | 824 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army Lunch Club | The Salvation Army, Princes Street | 680 yd | |
| East in the West | 75 Torquay Road | 695 yd | |
| Honeymoon Restaurant | 31 Church Street | 743 yd | |
| Artisan Coffee Boutique | 38 Church Street | 771 yd | |
| Hyde Park Cafe | 23 Hyde Road | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oatlands Club | 37 Woodland Park | 460 yd | |
| Palace Place Social Club | 1-2 Palace Place | 817 yd | |
| 8 Ball Bar & Sports | 3 Manor Corner, Manor Road | 871 yd | |
| Ye Olde Wellhouse | 3-5 Torquay Road | 928 yd | |
| The Old Manor Inn | 10 Old Torquay Road | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Borough Road | 319 yd | |
| Oldway Tearooms | Oldway Mansion, Torquay Road | 477 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 29 Colley End Road | 621 yd | |
| House Of Wong | 118 Torquay Road | 665 yd | |
| Bengal Spice | 71 Torquay Road | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Foodstore | 118 Foxhole Road | 801 yd | |
| K A Mini Market | 10 Hyde Road | 840 yd | |
| Devon Mini Market | 33-35 Torquay Road | 847 yd | |
| Sebastien’s Foods | 28 Hyde Road | 975 yd | |
| Tesco | 2-4 Victoria Street | 990 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oldway Primary School HIGHER POLSHAM ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 454 yd |
| St Paul'S Church Hall Torquay Road | 602 yd | |
| Oldway Public Park (Closed) Torquay Road | tennis courts | 614 yd |
| Torbay Indoor Bowls Association TORQUAY ROAD | indoor bowls | 677 yd |
| Torbay School TORQUAY ROAD | 735 yd | |
| Victoria Park THE OLD BAKERY REAR OF 17 THE OLD BAKERY REAR OF 17 HYDE ROAD | tennis courts | 817 yd |
| Winners 2000 Fitness Limited (Paignton) (Closed) 6a 6a Dartmouth Road | health and fitness suite | 1,038 yd |
| Parkfield COLIN ROAD | cycling | 1,075 yd |
| Foxhole Community Centre 11 BROOKMAN COURT 11 BROOKMAN COURT SMALLCOMBE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,083 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 | 118.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.