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TQ3

PAIGNTON

Devon, South West, England

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TQ3 covers PAIGNTON in Devon, South West.

Avg price £271,323
1yr change ▲ 0.3%
Crime 16% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£271,323

▲ 0.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

5% below national avg

Crime Rate

94.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

16% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

8 schools

Broadband Speed

371 Mbps

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.

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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

£265K £268K £270K £272K £274K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

2

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

92,148

Population

67

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.

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371.0 Mbps

Avg Download

67.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

94%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about TQ3 PAIGNTON

What is the average house price in TQ3 PAIGNTON?
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 PAIGNTON 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 is the population of TQ3 PAIGNTON?
The population of TQ3 (PAIGNTON) is approximately 92,148 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 25% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 12% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in TQ3 PAIGNTON?
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.

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