TQ3 1DS Postcode in Preston


TQ3 1DS is the Postcode in Preston Down Road

TQ3 1DS 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 (1DS) 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:

  1. Postal Area. In our case TQ which means Torquay.
  2. Postal District. In our case TQ3.
  3. Postal Sector. In our case TQ3 1.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case DS.

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 1DS postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the TQ3 1DS postcode have the street address of Preston Down Road

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the TQ3 1DS postcode is home to a bustling 38 residents!

TQ3 1DS is within the hamlet of Preston.

The TQ3 1DS postcode area is composed of 72.22% residential properties, 27.78% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in TQ3 1DS are flats. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these flats, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced. Of these bungalows, most are detached.

Most properties in TQ3 1DS are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.

None Domestic Buildings in TQ3 1DS fall under these categories: Shops, Food And Drink and Clinic.

Shops include Post Office 111, Preston Down Mini Market 107, and Salad Bowl 113, Preston Down Road.

Food And Drink include 117, Preston Down Road.

Clinic include Seymour Vets Ltd 115, Preston Down Road.

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TQ3 1DS: Points of Interest

Lucky's Convenience Store

Lucky's Convenience Store is a retail outlet located at 107 Preston Down Road, Preston, Paignton, TQ3 1DS.

The Happy Plaice

The Happy Plaice is a quick-service outlet offering takeaways or sandwiches located at 117 Preston Down Road, Preston, Paignton, TQ3 1DS.

Preston Down Post Office

Preston Down Post Office is a retail outlet located at Post Office, 111 Preston Down Road, Preston, Paignton, TQ3 1DS.

Property TypePercentage
Residential72.22%
Commercial27.78%
Public0%

Map Coordinates

Latitude50.4527958311
Longitude-3.56676813943

Retail and Shopping near TQ3 1DS

Street Town Locality Distance (Miles) Central Postcode Directions on Google Maps
PRESTON DOWN ROAD PAIGNTON 0.00 TQ3 1DS View on Google Maps
ROUNDHILL ROAD TORQUAY 0.49 TQ2 6TH View on Google Maps
OLD TORQUAY ROAD PAIGNTON 0.55 TQ3 2QY View on Google Maps
UPPER MANOR ROAD PAIGNTON 0.57 TQ3 2TL View on Google Maps
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Paignton 1.16 S 182.20
Torquay 1.91 NE 54.54
Brixham 4.64 SSE 151.07
Totnes 5.51 WSW 254.45
Newton Abbot 5.70 NNW 340.76
Kingsteignton 6.59 N 348.76
Teignmouth 7.16 NNE 25.88
Ashburton 9.39 WNW 297.67
Kingsbridge 14.93 SW 218.52
Salcombe 17.31 SSW 210.83

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Paignton - Preston Sands (Beach)

What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Broadband speed meter good
Average Mbps79.500
Median Mbps78.300
Maximum Mbps205.000

TQ3 1DS has an average download speed of 79.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).

673 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

55% of postcodes (646,573) have slower broadband speeds.

45% of postcodes (537,395) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Broadband speed meter good
Average Mbps14.100
Median Mbps13.300
Maximum Mbps29.970

TQ3 1DS has an average upload speed of 14.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).

12,267 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

56% of postcodes (662,818) have slower upload speeds.

43% of postcodes (509,556) have faster upload speeds.

Schools within a five minute Drive

England Primary Schools

Preston Primary School

Address: Preston Primary School, Old Paignton Road, Livermead, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6UY

Distance: 0.43 miles

School Website

Contact: 01803607075

Oldway Primary School

Address: Oldway Primary School, Higher Polsham Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2SY

Distance: 0.82 miles

Contact:

Sacred Heart Catholic School

Address: Sacred Heart Catholic School, Cecil Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2SH

Distance: 0.97 miles

School Website

Contact: 01803558298

Kings Ash Academy

Address: Kings Ash Academy, Pimm Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3XA

Distance: 1.26 miles

School Website

Contact: 01803555657

Curledge Street Academy

Address: Curledge Street Academy, Curledge Street, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5BA

Distance: 1.40 miles

School Website

Contact: 01803557726

Hayes School

Address: Hayes School, Hayes Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5PJ

Distance: 1.66 miles

School Website

Contact: 01803557336

Marldon Church of England Primary School

Address: Marldon Church of England Primary School, Marldon Cross Hill, Marldon, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 1PD

Distance: 1.44 miles

School Website

Contact: 01803557797

Nearest Dentists

MARLDON ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)

Address: 135 MARLDON ROAD, PAIGNTON, DEVON, TQ3 3NL

Distance: 0.90 miles

Contact: :

TREHARNE & HARRIS DENTAL SURGEONS

Address: 31A HYDE ROAD, PAIGNTON, DEVON, TQ4 5BP

Distance: 1.11 miles

Contact: :

INGRID CUBBON DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 13 DENDY ROAD, PAIGNTON, DEVON, TQ4 5DB

Distance: 1.15 miles

Contact: :

QUAY HEALTH (DENTAL SURGERY)

Address: QUAY HEALTH, 21-23 DENDY ROAD, PAIGNTON, DEVON, TQ4 5DB

Distance: 1.15 miles

Contact: :

KEVIN MCGAREY DENTAL CARE

Address: 28A HYDE ROAD, PAIGNTON, DEVON, TQ4 5BY

Distance: 1.15 miles

Contact: :

SOUTH DEVON DENTAL

Address: 51 PALACE AVENUE, PAIGNTON, TQ3 3EN

Distance: 1.20 miles

Contact: http: HTTP://WWW.SOUTHDEVONDENTAL.CO.UK

Nearest Chemists

DAY LEWIS PHARMACY

Address: UNITS 2&3 PEMBROKE HOUSE, 266-276 TORQUAY ROAD, PAIGNTON, TQ3 2EZ

Distance: 0.58 miles

Contact: tel: 01803 522308

DAY LEWIS PHARMACY

Address: 28 WALNUT ROAD, CHELSTON, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 6HS

Distance: 1.14 miles

Contact: tel: 01803 605456

WELL

Address: 5 PALACE AVENUE, PAIGNTON, DEVON, TQ3 3EF

Distance: 1.19 miles

Contact: tel: 01803 559015

BOOTS

Address: 12-14 VICTORIA STREET, PAIGNTON, DEVON, TQ4 5DN

Distance: 1.20 miles

Contact: tel: 01803 559180

DAY LEWIS PHARMACY

Address: 99 FOXHOLE ROAD, PAIGNTON, DEVON, TQ3 3SU

Distance: 1.21 miles

Contact: tel: 01803 556958

DOWRICKS CHEMIST OF CHELSTON HALL

Address: 9 OLD MILL ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 6AU

Distance: 1.30 miles

Contact: tel: 01803 605209

Nearest Opticians

RIVIERA EYEWEAR LTD (PAIGNTON)

Address: 348 TORQUAY ROAD, PAIGNTON, DEVON, TQ3 2DQ

Distance: 0.55 miles

Contact: :

A.R.BAKER OPTICIANS

Address: 55 HYDE ROAD, PAIGNTON, DEVON, TQ4 5BP

Distance: 1.11 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (PAIGNTON)

Address: 27 VICTORIA STREET, PAIGNTON, TORBAY, DEVON, TQ4 5DD

Distance: 1.17 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (PAIGNTON)

Address: 31 VICTORIA STREET, PAIGNTON, DEVON, TQ4 5DD

Distance: 1.17 miles

Contact: :

VISION EXPRESS (TORQUAY)

Address: 62 UNION STREET, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 5PS

Distance: 1.89 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (TORQUAY)

Address: 79-81 UNION STREET, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 3DG

Distance: 1.90 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

PEMBROKE MEDICAL GROUP

Address: PEMBROKE HOUSE SURGERY, 266 TORQUAY ROAD, PAIGNTON, TQ3 2EZ

Distance: 0.58 miles

Contact: tel: 01803 553558

CHELSTON HALL SURGERY

Address: OLD MILL ROAD, CHELSTON, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 6HW

Distance: 1.13 miles

Contact: tel: 01803 605359

OLD FARM SURGERY

Address: 67 FOXHOLE ROAD, PAIGNTON, DEVON, TQ3 3TB

Distance: 1.26 miles

Contact: tel: 01803 556403

MAYFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: 37 TOTNES ROAD, PAIGNTON, DEVON, TQ4 5LA

Distance: 1.33 miles

Contact: tel: 01803 558257

CORNER PLACE SURGERY

Address: 46A DARTMOUTH ROAD, PAIGNTON, DEVON, TQ4 5AH

Distance: 1.35 miles

Contact: tel: 01803 557458

PAIGNTON MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP

Address: GROSVENOR ROAD SURGERY, 17 GROSVENOR ROAD, PAIGNTON, DEVON, TQ4 5AZ

Distance: 1.41 miles

Contact: :

Transport Links

Train Stations

Torquay

Address: Torquay station, Rathmore Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NU

Postcode: TQ2 6NU

Line: Riviera Line

Company: Great Western Railway

Time: within five minutes drive

Distance: 1.17 miles

Paignton

Address: Paignton station, Station Square, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5EF

Postcode: TQ4 5EF

Line: Riviera Line

Company: Great Western Railway

Time: within five minutes drive

Distance: 1.25 miles

Torre

Address: Torre station, Newton Road, Torre, Devon, TQ2 5DD

Postcode: TQ2 5DD

Line: Riviera Line

Company: Great Western Railway

Time: within ten minutes drive

Distance: 1.67 miles

Newton Abbot

Address: Newton Abbot station, Station Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2JE

Postcode: TQ12 2JE

Line: Exeter to Plymouth Line (South Devon Main Line)|Riviera Line

Company: Great Western Railway

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 5.49 miles

Totnes

Address: Totnes station, Station Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JR

Postcode: TQ9 5JR

Line: Exeter to Plymouth Line (South Devon Main Line)

Company: Great Western Railway

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 5.49 miles

Distances are as the crow flies.

Motorway Junctions

M5 J31
Distance: 19.10 miles
Driving Time: 21.59 minutes
M5 J30
Distance: 22.55 miles
Driving Time: 24.93 minutes
M5 J29
Distance: 23.76 miles
Driving Time: 26.09 minutes
M5 J28
Distance: 34.24 miles
Driving Time: 36.26 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

What are the Council Tax Bands?

Council Tax Bands for TQ3 1DS
Council Tax BandNumber of Properties
Band B6
Band C7
Band D1

What Addresses are in this Postcode?

Addresses for Preston Down Road, Paignton, Devon, which have the TQ3 1DS Postcode

Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster ConstituencyTorbay
Member or Parliament
Steve Darling
Steve Darling
Contact DetailsContact Steve Darling
Political PartyLiberal Democrat

Where can I find out where the nearest Library 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.

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House Sales

Yearly House Sales
YearHighLowAverageSales
2015£205,000£205,000£205,0001
2019£102,000£102,000£102,0001
2020£110,000£110,000£110,0001
2022£150,000£575,000£362,5002
2023£340,500£340,500£340,5001

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near TQ3 1DS
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Iceland, Victoria Street, PAIGNTON, TQ4 5DN1.92 miles Directions to Iceland
Iceland, Union Square Shopping Centre, TORQUAY, TQ1 3UT3.11 miles Directions to Iceland
Morrisons, Totnes Road, PAIGNTON, TQ4 7ET3.15 miles Directions to Morrisons
Asda, Regent Close, TORQUAY, TQ2 7AN3.23 miles Directions to Asda
Asda, Trojan Industrial Park, Borough Close, PAIGNTON, TQ4 7EP3.61 miles Directions to Asda

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near TQ3 1DS
Burger KingDistanceDirections
Devon Cliffs Holiday Park, Exmouth, EX8 5BT14.22 miles Directions to Devon Cliffs Holiday Park
50-52 High Street, Exeter, EX4 3DJ18.73 miles Directions to 50-52 High Street
Junction 30, M5 Motorway, Sandygate, Exeter, EX2 7HF18.76 miles Directions to Junction 30, M5 Motorway, Sandygate
Tiveton Service Area, Tiverton, EX16 7HD33.32 miles Directions to Tiveton Service Area

Mcdonald's Restaurants near TQ3 1DS
Mcdonald'sDistanceDirections
McDonald's, Union Street, TORQUAY, TQ2 5PY1.87 miles Directions to McDonald's, Union Street, TORQUAY, TQ2 5PY
McDonald's, Bridge Retail Park, Hele Road, TORQUAY, TQ2 7PY2.26 miles Directions to McDonald's, Bridge Retail Park, Hele Road, TORQUAY, TQ2 7PY
McDonald's, Yalberton Road, PAIGNTON, TQ4 7PE2.62 miles Directions to McDonald's, Yalberton Road, PAIGNTON, TQ4 7PE
McDonald's, Penn Inn, NEWTON ABBOT, TQ12 1BN5.00 miles Directions to McDonald's, Penn Inn, NEWTON ABBOT, TQ12 1BN

KFC Restaurants near TQ3 1DS
RestaurantDistanceDirections
KFC, Fleet Street, TORQUAY, TQ2 5EB1.91 miles Directions to KFC Torquay - Fleet Street
KFC, Borough Road, PAIGNTON, TQ4 7EL2.10 miles Directions to KFC Paignton - Brixham Rd
KFC, Queen Street, NEWTON ABBOT, TQ12 2BN5.61 miles Directions to KFC Newton Abbot - Queen Street
KFC, Imperial Road, EXMOUTH, EX8 1BY13.36 miles Directions to KFC Exmouth - Imperial Road
KFC, Ashton Road, Marsh Barton Trading Estate, EXETER, EX2 8AA17.65 miles Directions to KFC Exeter - Marsh Barton Trading Estate