Dunstone Close is in Paignton and in Torbay district. TQ3 3PA is located in the King's Ash electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Totnes. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dunstone Close, Paignton, TQ3 3PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ3 3XH, TQ3 3NG, TQ3 3PD, TQ3 3NB, TQ3 3NA, TQ3 3NF, TQ3 3NE, TQ3 3LZ, TQ3 3PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TQ3 3PA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 52.4% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 48.6% | 47.6% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 | 16.1% | 21.9% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -16.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.9% | 49.2% | -10.7% | 44.2% | 5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 14.2% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 12.3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
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 | 29.5% | 39.4% | 9.9% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 42.4% | 38.7% | -3.7% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 19.8% | 16.4% | -3.4% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 4.9% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.8% | 26.2% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 11.2% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 16.2% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 6.2% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 18.8% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.5% | 17.7% | -1.8% | 33.8% | -16.1% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.8% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.3% | 97.6% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 95.1% | 95.5% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 96.2% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 76.7% | 4.4% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dunstone Close was 70.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.4% higher than the Churston with Galmpton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dunstone Close has the 38th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Churston with Galmpton and the 210th highest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dunstone Close, Paignton, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £324,000 | 2023-03-01 | £302,927 |
| 5 Dunstone Close, Paignton, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2019-09-16 | £328,852 |
| 4 Dunstone Close, Paignton, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2017-10-20 | £334,078 |
| 1 Dunstone Close, Paignton, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £239,950 | 2017-05-15 | £320,398 |
| 5 Dunstone Close, Paignton, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2014-02-21 | £290,092 |
TQ3 3PA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 3PA 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 3PA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 99 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Ash Academy Pimm Road , TQ3 3XA | 2out of 4 | 868 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marldon Church of England Primary School Marldon Cross Hill , Marldon TQ3 1PD | 3out of 4 | 1,377 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldway Primary School Higher Polsham Road , TQ3 2SY | 4out of 4 | 1,755 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Cecil Road , TQ3 2SH | 3out of 4 | 1,812 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curledge Street Academy Curledge Street , TQ4 5BA | 3out of 4 | 2,412 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 | 2,253 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | 4out of 4 | 4,117 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY | 4out of 4 | 4,368 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Torquay Academy Cricketfield Road , TQ2 7NU | 3out of 4 | 5,202 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,125 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 | 1,926 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| The Brunel Academy 170b Torquay Road , TQ3 2AL | - not rated | 2,056 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Devon School Intek House , 52 Borough Road TQ4 7DQ | - not rated | 2,780 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eat That Frog C.I.C 91 Union Street , TQ1 3DG | - not rated | 5,009 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EF Academy Torbay EF House, Castle Road , TQ1 3BG | - not rated | 5,045 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bakehouse Cafe | Occombe Farm, Preston Down Road | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ye Olde Smokey House | Vicarage Road, Marldon | 881 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ka-Ming | 114 Marldon Road | 448 yd | |
| Trawlers Fish and Chips | 107 Foxhole Road | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Foodstore | 118 Foxhole Road | 857 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Foxhole Community Centre 11 BROOKMAN COURT 11 BROOKMAN COURT SMALLCOMBE ROAD | grass pitches | 651 yd |
| Kings Ash Academy PIMM ROAD | grass pitches | 698 yd |
| Foxhole Infants School (Closed) Fernicombe Road | grass pitches | 983 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 | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 16.7% |
| 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 | 37.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 39.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 39.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.62 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.