The TQ3 postcode district is a postal district located in the TQ Torquay postcode area with a population of 32,632 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census.
The area of the TQ3 postcode district is 8.04 square miles which is 20.82 square kilometres or 5,144.98 acres.
Currently, the TQ3 district has about 750 postcode units spread across 3 geographic postcode sectors.
Given that each sector allows for 400 unique postcode combinations, the district has a capacity of 1,200 postcodes. With 750 postcodes already in use, this leaves 450 units available.
The largest settlement in the TQ3 postal code is PAIGNTON followed by Preston, and Marldon.
The postcode area has a boundary with The English Channel.
The TQ3 Postcode shares a border with TQ12 (NEWTON ABBOT, Kingsteignton, Kingskerswell), TQ9 (TOTNES, Dartington, Stoke Gabriel), TQ4 (PAIGNTON) and TQ2 (TORQUAY, Barton).
The primary settlement in the TQ3 postcode district is Paignton, which is located in the county of Devon, England. Other significant settlements in this postcode district include Marldon, Preston, and Blagdon. The most significant post town in the TQ3 postcode district is Paignton.
For the district TQ3, we have data on 3 postcode sectors. Here's a breakdown: The sector TQ3 1, covers Preston and Marldon and Paignton in Devon. The sector TQ3 2, covers Paignton in Devon. The sector TQ3 3, covers Paignton in Devon.
Map of the TQ3 Postcode District
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When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, for a breakdown in the TQ3 District: the district mostly encompasses the Torbay (B) (689 postcodes), and finally, the South Hams District area (61 postcodes).
Recent House Sales in TQ3
| Date | Price | Address |
|---|---|---|
| 24/10/2023 | £400,000 | Lower Polsham Road, Paignton, TQ3 2AU |
| 20/10/2023 | £105,000 | Torquay Road, Paignton, TQ3 2UB |
| 17/10/2023 | £270,000 | Lutyens Drive, Paignton, TQ3 3LA |
| 16/10/2023 | £365,000 | Little Park Road, Paignton, TQ3 3QP |
| 09/10/2023 | £245,000 | Berry Road, Paignton, TQ3 3QJ |
| 04/10/2023 | £175,750 | Berry Road, Paignton, TQ3 3QL |
| 29/09/2023 | £365,000 | Meadow Park, Marldon, Paignton, TQ3 1NR |
| 28/09/2023 | £315,000 | Templer Road, Preston, Paignton, TQ3 1EL |
| 26/09/2023 | £425,000 | Templer Road, Preston, Paignton, TQ3 1EL |
| 22/09/2023 | £220,000 | Courtland Road, Paignton, TQ3 2AB |
Weather Forecast for TQ3
Press Button to Show Forecast for Paignton - Preston Sands (Beach)
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 8.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 0.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 0.00% | NNW 9 mph |
Press Button to Show Forecast for Paignton - Preston Sands (Beach)
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 0.00% | N 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 0.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 0.00% | E 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 0.00% | E 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 7 mph |
Press Button to Show Forecast for Paignton - Preston Sands (Beach)
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 1.00% | N 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 0.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 3.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 7 mph |
Press Button to Show Forecast for Paignton - Preston Sands (Beach)
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 3.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 8.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 18.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 17.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 12.00% | NNW 9 mph |
Press Button to Show Forecast for Paignton - Preston Sands (Beach)
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | N 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 6.00% | N 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 8.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 9.00% | N 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 2.00% | N 7 mph |
Where is the TQ3 Postcode District?
The data provided indicates that the postcode district TQ3 is located in the town of Paignton. Paignton is situated in close proximity to several nearby towns, including Torquay to the North East (2.95 miles away), Totnes to the South West (4.97 miles away), Brixham to the South East (5.27 miles away), Newton Abbot to the North (6.06 miles away), Dartmouth to the South (8.16 miles away), and Buckfastleigh to the West (8.92 miles away). Additionally, the distance from Paignton to the center of London is approximately 167.76 miles.
The district is within the post town of PAIGNTON.
The sector has postcodes within the nation of England.
The TQ3 Postcode District is covers the following regions.
- Torbay - Devon - South West (England)
- Devon CC - Devon - South West (England)
| Postcode Sector | Delivery Office |
|---|---|
| TQ3 1 | Paignton Delivery Office |
| TQ3 2 | Paignton Delivery Office |
| TQ3 3 | Paignton Delivery Office |
| T | Q | 3 | - | X | X | X |
| T | Q | 3 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist Attractions within the Postcode Area
We found 1 visitor attractions within the TQ3 postcode area
| Compton Castle |
|---|
| Historic Properties |
| Castle / Fort |
| View Compton Castle on Google Maps |
Current Monthly Rental Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | £449 | £750 | £617 |
| 2 | £710 | £1,300 | £1,010 |
| 3 | £1,000 | £1,300 | £1,150 |
| 4 | £1,200 | £1,850 | £1,525 |
Current House Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £425,000 | £640,000 | £532,500 | |
| 1 | £85,000 | £270,000 | £143,190 |
| 2 | £99,999 | £435,000 | £245,865 |
| 3 | £130,000 | £800,000 | £323,142 |
| 4 | £200,000 | £1,150,000 | £440,104 |
| 5 | £191,000 | £2,600,000 | £616,288 |
| 6 | £425,000 | £675,000 | £591,667 |
| 7 | £575,000 | £682,500 | £628,750 |
| 8 | £230,000 | £600,000 | £401,667 |
Estate Agents who Operate in the TQ3 District
| Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number | Total Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Devon | Taylors (Torbay) Ltd | 26 Hyde Road, Paignton, TQ4 5BY | 01803 221965 | 83 |
 | Paignton | Connells | 51 Hyde Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5BP | 01803 222258 | 40 |
 | Paignton | Amanda Ayshford Estate Agents | Paignton | 01803 222387 | 36 |
 | Paignton | Williams Hedge Estate Agents | 61/63 Torquay Road, Paignton, TQ3 3DT | 01803 221961 | 34 |
 | Paignton | Bradleys | 15 Hyde Road, Paignton, TQ4 5BW | 01803 222283 | 28 |
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £291,192 | 171 | £293,739 | 225 | £260,644 | 190 | £257,796 | 211 |
| Semi-Detached | £210,653 | 189 | £200,077 | 214 | £191,953 | 178 | £179,626 | 203 |
| Terraced | £170,564 | 133 | £176,927 | 144 | £158,425 | 108 | £150,941 | 121 |
| Flats | £136,009 | 114 | £136,957 | 134 | £137,527 | 122 | £141,567 | 176 |
Hotels within the Postcode Area
We found 16 hotels and guest houses within the TQ3 postcode area
Channel View Hotel
8 Marine Parade Marine Parade, Paignton, paignton-aireborough, TQ3 2NU.
View detailsSinger Guest House & Ballet School
1 Norman Road, Paignton, paignton-aireborough, TQ3 2BE.
View detailsYew Tree House
Yew Tree House,21 Headland Park Road,Preston,Devon, Paignton, paignton-aireborough, TQ3 2EN.
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