TQ3 3YB is in Blagdon, Paignton and Torbay district. TQ3 3YB is located in the Collaton St Mary electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Totnes. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Blagdon, Paignton, TQ3 3YB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TQ3 3YB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 50% | 52.8% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 50% | 47.2% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 | 34.2% | 35.8% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.2% | 42.8% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -1.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 15.8% | 15.5% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 3% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 51.7% | 46.3% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 35.6% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 10% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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 | 19.3% | 10.3% | -9.0% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 12.9% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 16.6% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 6.6% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 17.7% | 2.3% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 32.8% | 12.2% | 33.8% | -1.0% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 97.7% | 97.1% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 97.4% | 96.8% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 97.4% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 10.4% | 6.0% | 4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around TQ3 3YB was 158.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 171.6% higher than the Churston with Galmpton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
TQ3 3YB has the 13th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Churston with Galmpton and the 75th highest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annies Cottage, Paignton, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2022-11-25 | £541,176 |
| Sellair The Old Mill Blagdon Road, Paignton, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-02-15 | £472,591 |
| The Old Mill, Paignton, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2016-03-16 | £497,982 |
| The Old Mill, Paignton, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £307,000 | 2011-05-26 | £501,670 |
| Clennon House, Paignton, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2007-10-10 | £800,633 |
TQ3 3YB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 3YB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School Blagdon Road , TQ3 3YA | 3out of 4 | 899 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Ash Academy Pimm Road , TQ3 3XA | 2out of 4 | 1,606 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayes School Hayes Road , TQ4 5PJ | 2out of 4 | 2,485 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marldon Church of England Primary School Marldon Cross Hill , Marldon TQ3 1PD | 3out of 4 | 2,671 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roselands Primary School Lynmouth Avenue , TQ4 7RQ | 4out of 4 | 2,938 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,890 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,063 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 | 1,809 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Bridge School 1 Lower Polsham Road , TQ3 2AF | - not rated | 3,282 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| The Brunel Academy 170b Torquay Road , TQ3 2AL | - not rated | 3,580 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blagdon Inn | Totnes Road | 681 yd | |
| The Cattlemans at The Parkers Arms | 343-347 Totnes Road | 1,029 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Devon Hills Fitness DEVON HILLS DEVON HILLS TOTNES ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 999 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 | 63.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 36.4% |
| Median download speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 43.89 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 43.89 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.