Duchy Drive in the hamlet of Preston
About Duchy Drive
Duchy Drive is a street located in the town of Paignton. The street has a length of approximately 1,286 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Torbay is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Torbay (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the South West region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 40700127 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of TQ3 1HB, TQ3 1HA, TQ3 1EZ, TQ3 1EX, TQ3 1EW and TQ3 1EU.
It is located within the county of Devon, situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 167.32 miles South West from central London., 18.62 miles South from Exeter, 25.94 miles East from Plymouth and 43.76 miles South West from Taunton.
DUCHY DRIVE is within the Post Town of PAIGNTON
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Map of Duchy Drive
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02003164 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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| Walking Distances | ||
| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Duchy Drive
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Paignton Seafront Address: 3 Marine Dr, Paignton, TQ3 2NJ Telephone: 0871 984 6393 Visit Hotel Page |
1.07 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Torquay Seafront Address: Seafront Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.57 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Torquay Address: Seafront Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.57 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Torquay Address: Newton Rd, Torquay, TQ2 5BZ Telephone: 0871 984 6412 Visit Hotel Page |
1.63 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Paignton Seafront Goodrington Sands Address: Tanners Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.11 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £220,000 | £192,000 | £219,290 | 5 |
| 2015 | £200,000 | £295,000 | £264,250 | 4 |
| 2016 | £240,000 | £225,000 | £251,500 | 4 |
| 2017 | £180,000 | £252,500 | £279,375 | 4 |
| 2018 | £333,000 | £333,000 | £333,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £270,000 | £265,000 | £267,917 | 6 |
| 2020 | £270,000 | £280,000 | £298,075 | 6 |
| 2021 | £385,000 | £290,000 | £343,625 | 8 |
| 2022 | £392,000 | £375,000 | £440,500 | 4 |
| 2023 | £370,000 | £500,000 | £420,000 | 5 |
| 2024 | £306,000 | £450,000 | £378,000 | 2 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Pincombe's Estate Agents | 28 Roundhill Road, Torquay, TQ2 6TH | Visit Website |
| Bryce Baker Woods | 329 Torquay Road, Preston, Paignton, TQ3 2EP | |
| Winfields Sales & Lettings | 322 Torquay Road, Preston, Paignton,,TQ3 2DZ | Visit Website |
| Saunders & Lingard | 48A Upper Manor Road Preston Paignton TQ3 2TL | Visit Website |
| Mark Lawrence Property | 249 Torquay Road, Preston, Paignton, Devon,TQ3 2HL | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Devon & Cornwall |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Duchy Drive | |
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| Latitude | 50.454779 |
| Longitude | -3.568465 |
| OS Easting (X): | 288669 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 62902 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SX887629 |
Roads that have a Junction with Duchy Drive
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Preston Down Road | junction |
| Templer Road | junction |
| Duchy Avenue | junction |
| Duchy Gardens | junction |
| Beavers Brook Close | junction |
| Duchy Avenue | junction |
| Godfrey Avenue | junction |
| Preston Down Avenue | junction |
| Preston Down Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:26 |
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| Sunset | 16:31 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Exeter Airport 14 November 2024 at 12:00 (20.76 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Drizzle |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 12.5°C (90.4%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NNE (8 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00076935, E00076934, E00076937 & E00076940 |
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| ONS Area Name | Detached Retirement Living & Ageing in Suburbia |
| Average Age | 51.78 & 43.28 |
| Area Population | 1415.00 & 1493.00 |
| Male Population | 661.00 & 731.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 754.00 & 762.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 11 & 17 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01015230 &E01015224 |
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| LSOA Name: | Torbay 011F &Torbay 011A |
| SOA Code: | 8b &5a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003164 |
| MSOA Name: | Torbay 011 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Paignton Express |
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| Concord House, Torquay Rd, Paignton, TQ3 2EZ |
| 0345 675 7099 |
| Distance: 0.72 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Paignton Express |
| Sainsburys Paignton Torquay Road Local |
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| 227-231 Torquay Road, Paignton, England, TQ3 2HW |
| 01803 529 358 |
| Distance: 0.76 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Paignton Torquay Road Local |
| Iceland Paignton |
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| 18/20 Victoria Street, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5DN |
| 01803558777 |
| Distance: 1.33 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Paignton |
| Tesco Paignton Express |
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| 2 Victoria St, Paignton, TQ4 5DL |
| 0345 610 6764 |
| Distance: 1.34 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Paignton Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01803 - Torquay |
| Area Code: 01626 - Newton Abbot |
| Area Code: 01364 - Ashburton |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 14.7 | 9.1 | >=30 | Y | 14 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Torbay |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Town Hall, Castle Circus, Torquay, Devon &TQ1 3DR |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01803 207201 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Torbay |
| The Member of Parliament is Steve Darling |
| Details for the MP Steve Darling on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Steve Darling on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Steve Darling won with a majority of 5,349 the result was LD gain from Con. The total electorate was 76,185 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Preston Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Devon |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Preston Primary School
Address: Preston Primary School, Old Paignton Road, Livermead, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6UY
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: 01803607075
Oldway Primary School
Address: Oldway Primary School, Higher Polsham Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2SY
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact:
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Address: Sacred Heart Catholic School, Cecil Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2SH
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: 01803558298
Kings Ash Academy
Address: Kings Ash Academy, Pimm Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3XA
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: 01803555657
Curledge Street Academy
Address: Curledge Street Academy, Curledge Street, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5BA
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: 01803557726
Marldon Church of England Primary School
Address: Marldon Church of England Primary School, Marldon Cross Hill, Marldon, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 1PD
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: 01803557797
Nearest Hospitals
| Paignton Health and Welllbeing Centre |
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| Address: Church Street, Paignton, TQ3 3AG, |
| NHS Sector |
| Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01803 547171 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 1.96 (miles) |
| Directions from to Paignton Health and Welllbeing Centre |
| Mount Stuart Hospital |
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| Address: St. Vincents Road, Torquay, TQ1 4UP, |
| Independent Sector |
| Ramsay Healthcare UK Operations Limited |
| Telephone: 01803 321690 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 2.94 (miles) |
| Directions from to Mount Stuart Hospital |
| Torbay Hospital |
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| Address: Lowes Bridge, Torquay, TQ2 7AA, |
| NHS Sector |
| Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01803 614567 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.23 (miles) |
| Directions from to Torbay Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
MARLDON ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 135 MARLDON ROAD, PAIGNTON, DEVON, TQ3 3NL
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: :
TREHARNE & HARRIS DENTAL SURGEONS
Address: 31A HYDE ROAD, PAIGNTON, DEVON, TQ4 5BP
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: :
INGRID CUBBON DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 13 DENDY ROAD, PAIGNTON, DEVON, TQ4 5DB
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: :
QUAY HEALTH (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: QUAY HEALTH, 21-23 DENDY ROAD, PAIGNTON, DEVON, TQ4 5DB
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: :
KEVIN MCGAREY DENTAL CARE
Address: 28A HYDE ROAD, PAIGNTON, DEVON, TQ4 5BY
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: :
SOUTH DEVON DENTAL
Address: 51 PALACE AVENUE, PAIGNTON, TQ3 3EN
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://WWW.SOUTHDEVONDENTAL.CO.UK
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
PEMBROKE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: PEMBROKE HOUSE SURGERY, 266 TORQUAY ROAD, PAIGNTON, TQ3 2EZ
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 553558
CHELSTON HALL SURGERY
Address: OLD MILL ROAD, CHELSTON, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 6HW
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 605359
OLD FARM SURGERY
Address: 67 FOXHOLE ROAD, PAIGNTON, DEVON, TQ3 3TB
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 556403
ENGLISH RIVIERA CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: CHESTNUT AVENUE, TORQUAY, TQ2 5LZ
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: :
MAYFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 37 TOTNES ROAD, PAIGNTON, DEVON, TQ4 5LA
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 558257
CORNER PLACE SURGERY
Address: 46A DARTMOUTH ROAD, PAIGNTON, DEVON, TQ4 5AH
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 557458
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: UNITS 2&3 PEMBROKE HOUSE, 266-276 TORQUAY ROAD, PAIGNTON, TQ3 2EZ
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 522308
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 28 WALNUT ROAD, CHELSTON, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 6HS
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 605456
SHERWELL VALLEY PHARMACY
Address: 37 SHERWELL VALLEY ROAD, CHELSTON, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 6EJ
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 607425
DOWRICKS CHEMIST OF CHELSTON HALL
Address: 9 OLD MILL ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 6AU
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 605209
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 99 FOXHOLE ROAD, PAIGNTON, DEVON, TQ3 3SU
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 556958
WELL
Address: 5 PALACE AVENUE, PAIGNTON, DEVON, TQ3 3EF
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 559015
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Torquay Station is 1.18 miles away.
Address: Torquay station, Rathmore Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NU
Torquay is situated on the Riviera Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Torquay Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Paignton Station is 1.40 miles away.
Address: Paignton station, Station Square, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5EF
Paignton is situated on the Riviera Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Paignton Station is staffed on a part time basis.