Lanhydrock Close is in Paignton and in Torbay district. TQ3 3GP is located in the King's Ash electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Totnes. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lanhydrock Close, Paignton, TQ3 3GP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ3 3GF, TQ3 3GE, TQ3 3GR, TQ3 3GG, TQ3 3GN, TQ3 3GH, TQ3 3LT, TQ3 3FQ, TQ3 3XG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TQ3 3GP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.6% | 50.6% | -5.0% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 44.4% | 49.4% | 5.0% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around TQ3 3GP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.3% | 45.7% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.8% | 33.5% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -10.7% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 2.3% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 12.2% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 5% | 6.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.3% | 48.5% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 31.9% | 2.0% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 15.6% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.1% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 18.8% | 15.3% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.6% | 15.7% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 16.7% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6.9% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 12.5% | -1.3% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 29.6% | 11.3% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.9% | 96.3% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 98.3% | 94.8% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 94.8% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 19.9% | 13.5% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.3% | 37.2% | 14.1% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 46.2% | -5.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lanhydrock Close was 65.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.2% higher than the Churston with Galmpton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lanhydrock Close has the 40th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Churston with Galmpton and the 223rd highest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Lanhydrock Close, Paignton, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-02-13 | £209,553 |
| 14 Lanhydrock Close, Paignton, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-08-09 | £217,768 |
| 11 Lanhydrock Close, Paignton, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-02-29 | £277,287 |
| 16 Lanhydrock Close, Paignton, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-02-23 | £242,310 |
| 28 Lanhydrock Close, Paignton, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-09-16 | £294,703 |
TQ3 3GP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Ash Academy Pimm Road , TQ3 3XA | 2out of 4 | 420 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School Blagdon Road , TQ3 3YA | 3out of 4 | 1,673 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marldon Church of England Primary School Marldon Cross Hill , Marldon TQ3 1PD | 3out of 4 | 1,794 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Cecil Road , TQ3 2SH | 3out of 4 | 1,983 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldway Primary School Higher Polsham Road , TQ3 2SY | 4out of 4 | 1,989 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,693 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | 4out of 4 | 4,953 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY | 4out of 4 | 5,204 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,478 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambian Devon School Intek House , 52 Borough Road TQ4 7DQ | - not rated | 2,094 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Bridge School 1 Lower Polsham Road , TQ3 2AF | - not rated | 2,166 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| The Brunel Academy 170b Torquay Road , TQ3 2AL | - not rated | 2,405 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trawlers Fish and Chips | 107 Foxhole Road | 707 yd | |
| Ka-Ming | 114 Marldon Road | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Foodstore | 118 Foxhole Road | 725 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Ash Academy PIMM ROAD | grass pitches | 253 yd |
| Foxhole Infants School (Closed) Fernicombe Road | grass pitches | 398 yd |
| Foxhole Community Centre 11 BROOKMAN COURT 11 BROOKMAN COURT SMALLCOMBE ROAD | grass pitches | 408 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 | 75 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.