TQ3 — PAIGNTON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in TQ3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in TQ3 is £271,323, which is 30% below the Devon average of £385,452.

Properties in TQ3 cost 5.5% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in TQ3 have risen 0.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£386,920	343
Semi-detached	£271,932	415
Terraced	£219,390	321
Flat	£160,798	291
All types	£271,323	1403

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in TQ3

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 94.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, TQ3 has a crime rate 16% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

41.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

2.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

2.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

13.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

16.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in TQ3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

TQ3 has 8 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Marldon Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Kings Ash Academy	Primary	Good	mi
Paignton Academy	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Sacred Heart Catholic School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Oldway Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

92,148

Population

Median Age

25%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

25.0%

Private rent

13.0%

Social rent

12.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in TQ3 are 371.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

371.0 Mbps

Avg Download

67.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

94%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in TQ3 is collected by South Hams. The Band D rate is £2,261/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

TQ3 — PAIGNTON

Area Summary

TQ3 (PAIGNTON) offers property prices near the national average (£271,323), higher-than-average crime (16% above national average), 8 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (371 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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TQ2

TORQUAY

£291K

▼ 10.2% YoY

TQ4

PAIGNTON

£300K

▼ 4.9% YoY

TQ5

BRIXHAM

£345K

▲ 4.1% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in TQ3?

The average house price in TQ3 (PAIGNTON) is £271,323, based on 1403 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 5% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 0.3% over the past year.

Is TQ3 a safe area to live?

Crime in TQ3 is close to the national average at 94.0 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (41.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (13.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in TQ3?

There are 8 schools in or near TQ3. 25% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in TQ3?

Council tax in TQ3 is collected by South Hams. The Band D rate is £2,261 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in TQ3?

The average broadband download speed in TQ3 is 371 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 94%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in TQ3 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 25% of homes in TQ3 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 12% are social housing. The total population is approximately 92,148.