TQ3 2BZ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (TQ3) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2BZ) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case TQ which means Torquay.
- Postal District. In our case TQ3.
- Postal Sector. In our case TQ3 2.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BZ.
The regional mail center for the post area TQ is the South West Distribution Centre, which is located at Western Approach, Distribution Park, Severn Beach, BRISTOL, BS35 4GG.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the TQ3 2BZ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is PAIGNTON DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the TQ3 2BZ postcode have the street address of Fortescue Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the TQ3 2BZ postcode is home to a bustling 76 residents!
It is situated within the post town of PAIGNTON within the old postal county of Devon.
TQ3 2BZ is within the town of Paignton.
The TQ3 2BZ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in TQ3 2BZ are flats. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these flats, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached, end-terraced, unknown, mid-terraced and enclosed end-terraced. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached. Of these maisonettes, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are semi-detached.
Most properties in TQ3 2BZ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
Interactive Mapping Showing UPRNs within the TQ3 2BZ Postcode Boundaries
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for TQ3 2BZ
| Latitude | 50.4484576771 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.5583003314 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for TQ3 2BZ
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 ol20 South Devon, Brixham to Newton Ferrers | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 ol44 Torquay & Dawlish, Newton Abbot | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 202 Torbay & South Dartmoor | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
Weather Forecast for TQ3 2BZ
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 13.00% | S 13 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 15.00% | S 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 46.00% | S 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 82.00% | SSE 18 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Heavy rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 89.00% | SSE 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 90.00% | S 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Heavy rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 86.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 76.00% | S 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | S 7 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 4.00% | S 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 7.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 11.00% | S 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 16.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 46.00% | NNW 4 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 22.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 19.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 21.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 20.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 13.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 13.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 12.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | NW 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the TQ3 2BZ Postcode?
Download Speeds For TQ3 2BZ
| Average Mbps | 120.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 107.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
TQ3 2BZ has an average download speed of 120.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
633 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
79% of postcodes (937,664) have slower broadband speeds.
21% of postcodes (246,344) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For TQ3 2BZ
| Average Mbps | 15.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
TQ3 2BZ has an average upload speed of 15.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
10,624 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
72% of postcodes (848,653) have slower upload speeds.
27% of postcodes (325,364) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of TQ3 2BZ Postcode
England Primary Schools
Cockington Primary School
Address: Cockington Primary School, Cockington Primary School, Old Mill Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6AP
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact:
Preston Primary School
Address: Preston Primary School, Old Paignton Road, Livermead, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6UY
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: 01803607075
Oldway Primary School
Address: Oldway Primary School, Higher Polsham Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2SY
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact:
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Address: Sacred Heart Catholic School, Cecil Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2SH
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: 01803558298
Kings Ash Academy
Address: Kings Ash Academy, Pimm Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3XA
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: 01803555657
Curledge Street Academy
Address: Curledge Street Academy, Curledge Street, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5BA
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: 01803557726
Hayes School
Address: Hayes School, Hayes Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5PJ
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: 01803557336
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near TQ3 2BZ
TREHARNE & HARRIS DENTAL SURGEONS
Address: 31A HYDE ROAD, PAIGNTON, DEVON, TQ4 5BP
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: :
KEVIN MCGAREY DENTAL CARE
Address: 28A HYDE ROAD, PAIGNTON, DEVON, TQ4 5BY
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: :
INGRID CUBBON DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 13 DENDY ROAD, PAIGNTON, DEVON, TQ4 5DB
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: :
QUAY HEALTH (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: QUAY HEALTH, 21-23 DENDY ROAD, PAIGNTON, DEVON, TQ4 5DB
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: :
SOUTH DEVON DENTAL
Address: 51 PALACE AVENUE, PAIGNTON, TQ3 3EN
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://WWW.SOUTHDEVONDENTAL.CO.UK
ST MARGARETS
Address: 54 PALACE AVENUE, PAIGNTON, DEVON, TQ3 3HF
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near TQ3 2BZ
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: UNITS 2&3 PEMBROKE HOUSE, 266-276 TORQUAY ROAD, PAIGNTON, TQ3 2EZ
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 522308
BOOTS
Address: 12-14 VICTORIA STREET, PAIGNTON, DEVON, TQ4 5DN
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 559180
WELL
Address: 5 PALACE AVENUE, PAIGNTON, DEVON, TQ3 3EF
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 559015
WELL
Address: 46A DARTMOUTH ROAD, PAIGNTON, DEVON, TQ4 5AH
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 555235
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 28 WALNUT ROAD, CHELSTON, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 6HS
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 605456
MAYFIELD PHARMACY
Address: 37 TOTNES ROAD, PAIGNTON, TQ4 5LA
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 665229
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near TQ3 2BZ
RIVIERA EYEWEAR LTD (PAIGNTON)
Address: 348 TORQUAY ROAD, PAIGNTON, DEVON, TQ3 2DQ
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: :
A.R.BAKER OPTICIANS
Address: 55 HYDE ROAD, PAIGNTON, DEVON, TQ4 5BP
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (PAIGNTON)
Address: 27 VICTORIA STREET, PAIGNTON, TORBAY, DEVON, TQ4 5DD
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (PAIGNTON)
Address: 31 VICTORIA STREET, PAIGNTON, DEVON, TQ4 5DD
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (TORQUAY)
Address: 62 UNION STREET, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 5PS
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (TORQUAY)
Address: 79-81 UNION STREET, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 3DG
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near TQ3 2BZ
PEMBROKE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: PEMBROKE HOUSE SURGERY, 266 TORQUAY ROAD, PAIGNTON, TQ3 2EZ
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 553558
CORNER PLACE SURGERY
Address: 46A DARTMOUTH ROAD, PAIGNTON, DEVON, TQ4 5AH
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 557458
MAYFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 37 TOTNES ROAD, PAIGNTON, DEVON, TQ4 5LA
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 558257
CHELSTON HALL SURGERY
Address: OLD MILL ROAD, CHELSTON, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 6HW
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 605359
PAIGNTON MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP
Address: GROSVENOR ROAD SURGERY, 17 GROSVENOR ROAD, PAIGNTON, DEVON, TQ4 5AZ
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: :
OLD FARM SURGERY
Address: 67 FOXHOLE ROAD, PAIGNTON, DEVON, TQ3 3TB
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 556403
Transport Links near TQ3 2BZ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: TQ3 2BZ
- Paignton
Paignton station, Station Square, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5EFDistance: 1.24 milesDriving Time: 3.25 minutes - Torquay
Torquay station, Rathmore Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NUDistance: 1.38 milesDriving Time: 3.28 minutes - Torre
Torre station, Newton Road, Torre, Devon, TQ2 5DDDistance: 2.25 milesDriving Time: 4.93 minutes - Totnes
Totnes station, Station Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JRDistance: 7.29 milesDriving Time: 13.53 minutes - Newton Abbot
Newton Abbot station, Station Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2JEDistance: 8.01 milesDriving Time: 12.66 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near TQ3 2BZ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near TQ3 2BZ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
What are the Council Tax Bands for the TQ3 2BZ Postcode?
| Council Tax Band | Number of Properties |
|---|---|
| Band A | 6 |
| Band B | 9 |
| Band C | 9 |
| Band D | 4 |
| Band E | 7 |
What Addresses are in the TQ3 2BZ Postcode?
Addresses for Fortescue Road, Paignton, Devon, which have the TQ3 2BZ Postcode
Who are my Elected Representatives in the TQ3 2BZ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Torbay Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Kevin Foster |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the TQ3 2BZ Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Torbay Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Torbay at the following link Torbay.How much is the Council Tax?
Torbay Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Torbay charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the TQ3 2BZ Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Torbay council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
home - torbay librariesHouse Sales in TQ3 2BZ
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £147,500 | £290,000 | £218,750 | 2 |
| 2011 | £132,500 | £132,500 | £132,500 | 1 |
| 2013 | £100,000 | £181,000 | £140,500 | 2 |
| 2014 | £125,000 | £290,000 | £207,500 | 2 |
| 2015 | £144,000 | £285,000 | £194,400 | 5 |
| 2016 | £330,000 | £330,000 | £330,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £158,000 | £170,000 | £164,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the TQ3 2BZ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the TQ3 2BZ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Victoria Street, PAIGNTON, TQ4 5DN | 1.55 miles | Directions from TQ3 2BZ to Iceland |
| Iceland, Union Square Shopping Centre, TORQUAY, TQ1 3UT | 2.94 miles | Directions from TQ3 2BZ to Iceland |
| Morrisons, Totnes Road, PAIGNTON, TQ4 7ET | 3.03 miles | Directions from TQ3 2BZ to Morrisons |
| Asda, Regent Close, TORQUAY, TQ2 7AN | 3.53 miles | Directions from TQ3 2BZ to Asda |
| Asda, Trojan Industrial Park, Borough Close, PAIGNTON, TQ4 7EP | 3.53 miles | Directions from TQ3 2BZ to Asda |
What Popular Restaurants are near the TQ3 2BZ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Devon Cliffs Holiday Park, Exmouth, EX8 5BT | 14.23 miles | Directions from TQ3 2BZ to Devon Cliffs Holiday Park |
| Junction 30, M5 Motorway, Sandygate, Exeter, EX2 7HF | 18.97 miles | Directions from TQ3 2BZ to Junction 30, M5 Motorway, Sandygate |
| 50-52 High Street, Exeter, EX4 3DJ | 19.00 miles | Directions from TQ3 2BZ to 50-52 High Street |
| Tiveton Service Area, Tiverton, EX16 7HD | 33.51 miles | Directions from TQ3 2BZ to Tiveton Service Area |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Union Street, TORQUAY, TQ2 5PY | 1.77 miles | Directions from TQ3 2BZ to McDonald's, Union Street, TORQUAY, TQ2 5PY |
| McDonald's, Bridge Retail Park, Hele Road, TORQUAY, TQ2 7PY | 2.44 miles | Directions from TQ3 2BZ to McDonald's, Bridge Retail Park, Hele Road, TORQUAY, TQ2 7PY |
| McDonald's, Yalberton Road, PAIGNTON, TQ4 7PE | 2.60 miles | Directions from TQ3 2BZ to McDonald's, Yalberton Road, PAIGNTON, TQ4 7PE |
| McDonald's, Penn Inn, NEWTON ABBOT, TQ12 1BN | 5.38 miles | Directions from TQ3 2BZ to McDonald's, Penn Inn, NEWTON ABBOT, TQ12 1BN |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Fleet Street, TORQUAY, TQ2 5EB | 1.72 miles | Directions from TQ3 2BZ to KFC Torquay - Fleet Street |
| KFC, Borough Road, PAIGNTON, TQ4 7EL | 2.06 miles | Directions from TQ3 2BZ to KFC Paignton - Brixham Rd |
| KFC, Queen Street, NEWTON ABBOT, TQ12 2BN | 6.01 miles | Directions from TQ3 2BZ to KFC Newton Abbot - Queen Street |
| KFC, Imperial Road, EXMOUTH, EX8 1BY | 13.44 miles | Directions from TQ3 2BZ to KFC Exmouth - Imperial Road |
| KFC, Ashton Road, Marsh Barton Trading Estate, EXETER, EX2 8AA | 17.93 miles | Directions from TQ3 2BZ to KFC Exeter - Marsh Barton Trading Estate |