Postcode TQ3 1AU (Torbay)

Map showing TQ3 1AU and nearby postcodes

The postcode TQ3 1AU is located in Torbay It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. TQ3 1AU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

TQ3 1AU is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.5 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of TQ3 1AU as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Detached rural retirement.

The closest road name to TQ3 1AU is Green Park Road which is centered 140 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Longmead Road and is 38 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.25 km away at Paignton (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) The closest railway station is Paignton Rail Station, 2.25 km away.

The closest primary school to TQ3 1AU (for ages 11 and under) is Kings Ash Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 26, 2021. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Torquay Boys' Grammar School. The last OFSTED inspection on September 23, 2021 rated this school as Good

The local pub for residents of TQ3 1AU is Bickley Mill Inn and is 4.58 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 18, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Chan's Takeaway and is 4.96 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on December 18, 2021.

100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for TQ3 1AU is covered by the Devon & Cornwall police force association and Torbay is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to TQ3 1AU and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to TQ3 1AU, and the approximate distance away.

Green Park Road 140 m
Dolphin Court Road 151 m
Longmead Road 159 m
Forest Ridge Road 170 m
Windmill Lane 173 m
Grea Tor Close 240 m
Dolphin Crescent 285 m
James Avenue 347 m
Marldon Road 699 m
Southfield Avenue 705 m
B3060 762 m
Preston Down Road 844 m
A3022 2.1 km
A379 2.25 km
A380 10.44 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode TQ3 1AU

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from TQ3 1AU - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Kings Ash Academy Good
(May 26, 2021)
1.1 km
Marldon Church of England Primary School Good
(January 31, 2019)
1.27 km
Oldway Primary School 1.56 km
Sacred Heart Catholic School Good
(March 1, 2017)
1.66 km
The Brunel Academy Requires improvement
(February 5, 2020)
1.67 km
Preston Bridge School 1.72 km
Preston Primary School Good
(September 20, 2017)
1.95 km
Curledge Street Academy Good
(March 6, 2018)
2.3 km
Paignton Academy Good
(November 9, 2016)
2.31 km
Hayes School Good
(October 9, 2019)
2.4 km
St Michael's Church of England Academy 2.44 km
Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School 2.56 km
Cambian Devon School Good
(July 5, 2018)
2.83 km
Sherwell Valley Primary School Good
(June 7, 2018)
3.15 km
Cockington Primary School Serious Weaknesses
(October 13, 2021)
3.35 km
Torquay Boys' Grammar School Good
(September 23, 2021)
3.41 km
Roselands Primary School Good
(March 11, 2020)
3.53 km
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School Requires improvement
(July 11, 2018)
3.55 km
Shiphay Learning Academy 3.56 km
Torquay Girls Grammar School Outstanding
(September 14, 2011)
3.64 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TQ3 1AU - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Bulleigh Barton Manor Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
May 9, 2017
3.92 km
Bulleigh Park B And B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
October 8, 2018
3.92 km
Hunter's Brewery Hunter's Events Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
January 18, 2022
3.92 km
Costcutter Retailers - other 4
Good
December 16, 2020
4.5 km
Bickley Mill Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 18, 2020
4.58 km
Hare & Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 22, 2022
4.71 km
Chan's Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
December 18, 2021
4.96 km
Alston Court Residential Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
May 17, 2018
5.11 km
The Lord Nelson Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 14, 2018
5.24 km
Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
May 15, 2017
5.37 km
Bessmount Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 3
Satisfactory
October 26, 2021
5.38 km
The Sloop Inn - Hungry Horse Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 29, 2019
5.49 km
Dainton Park Golf Course Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 1, 2018
5.58 km
Fermoys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 25, 2021
5.58 km
Spar Store At Ipplepen Garage Retailers - other 2
Needs Improvement
August 13, 2021
5.58 km
The Butchers At Fermoys Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 18, 2020
5.58 km
New Barn Restaurant And Onsite Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 23, 2018
5.62 km
Kingskerswell C Of E Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 1, 2022
5.65 km
Ipplepen Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 24, 2020
5.66 km
Saplings Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
May 17, 2018
5.66 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TQ3 1AU - Data from Apr 2022

Longmead Road Bus Stop/Station 38 m
Longmead Walk Bus Stop/Station 120 m
Forest Ridge Road Bus Stop/Station 172 m
Dolphin Court Rd Bus Stop/Station 223 m
James Avenue Bus Stop/Station 232 m
Paignton (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) Metro/Tram 2.25 km
Paignton (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) Metro/Tram 2.25 km
Paignton (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) Metro/Tram 2.27 km
Paignton Rail Station Rail 2.25 km
Torquay Rail Station Rail 3.14 km
Torre Rail Station Rail 3.66 km
Torquay - North Quay Ferry 4.22 km
Torquay - North Quay Ferry 4.22 km
Torquay - North Quay Ferry 4.24 km
Exeter International Airport Air 33.35 km
Plymouth City Airport Air 37.48 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TQ3 1AU - Data from Dec 2021

Browses Brake Woodland Or Forest 305 m
Round Down Wood Woodland Or Forest 364 m
Windmill Hill Hill Or Mountain 493 m
East Down Plantation Woodland Or Forest 521 m
Shorton Woods Woodland Or Forest 813 m
Scadson Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.23 km
Rams Hill Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.34 km
Blue Mountain Hill Or Mountain 1.6 km
Ten Acre Brake Woodland Or Forest 1.63 km
Neller Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.65 km
Culvertor Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.81 km
Manscombe Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.82 km
Beacon Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.86 km
Church Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.94 km
Strainytor Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.99 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for TQ3 1AU - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 100%

Location

Country England
Latitude 50.45086800
Longitude -3.58428400
OS Easting 287620
OS Northing 0062425
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
20933
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Devon & Cornwall

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Torbay
Electoral Ward Preston
Local Authority District Torbay
Region / Government Office Region South West
European Electoral Region South West
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: Heart of the South West
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council Devon and Cornwall

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E06000027
Travel To Work Area Torquay and Paignton

NHS

NHS England Region South West
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Torbay
Cancer Alliance Peninsula
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
South West
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
Devon
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS Devon CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Rural residents
Group: Ageing rural dwellers
Subgroup: Detached rural retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Paignton/Torquay BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Paignton BUASD
Workplace Zone E33048030
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Torbay 011
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Torbay 011C
Output Area / Small Area 1C3