Postcode TQ3 1RF (Torbay)

Map showing TQ3 1RF and nearby postcodes

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

TQ3 1RF 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 1RF as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > White suburban communities.

The closest road name to TQ3 1RF is Graham Road which is centered 91 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Shorton Woods and is 127 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.65 km away at Paignton (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) The closest railway station is Paignton Rail Station, 1.66 km away.

The closest primary school to TQ3 1RF (for ages 11 and under) is Oldway Primary School. 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 1RF is Hare & Hounds and is 4.97 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 22, 2022. The nearest takeaway food is available from Chan's Takeaway and is 5.24 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on December 18, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 29 Mbps and an average upload speed of 5.4 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 25% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 75% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 4.5 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for TQ3 1RF 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 1RF and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Graham Road 91 m
Alison Road 105 m
Sleepy Lane 149 m
Hutton Road 157 m
Windmill Road 216 m
Albany Road 229 m
Windmill Gardens 229 m
Barcombe Road 243 m
Shorton Valley Road 250 m
Cecilia Road 261 m
Lammas Lane 277 m
Mariners Way 292 m
Stella Road 292 m
Southfield Avenue 317 m
Shorton Road 322 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode TQ3 1RF

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 1RF - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Oldway Primary School 924 m
The Brunel Academy Requires improvement
(February 5, 2020)
969 m
Preston Bridge School 1.06 km
Sacred Heart Catholic School Good
(March 1, 2017)
1.09 km
Kings Ash Academy Good
(May 26, 2021)
1.24 km
Preston Primary School Good
(September 20, 2017)
1.47 km
Curledge Street Academy Good
(March 6, 2018)
1.78 km
St Michael's Church of England Academy 1.96 km
Marldon Church of England Primary School Good
(January 31, 2019)
1.97 km
Hayes School Good
(October 9, 2019)
2.05 km
Paignton Academy Good
(November 9, 2016)
2.14 km
Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School 2.7 km
Cambian Devon School Good
(July 5, 2018)
2.72 km
Cockington Primary School Serious Weaknesses
(October 13, 2021)
3.05 km
Sherwell Valley Primary School Good
(June 7, 2018)
3.14 km
Roselands Primary School Good
(March 11, 2020)
3.26 km
Torquay Boys' Grammar School Good
(September 23, 2021)
3.37 km
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School Requires improvement
(July 11, 2018)
3.42 km
Torquay Girls Grammar School Outstanding
(September 14, 2011)
3.57 km
Shiphay Learning Academy 3.64 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Bulleigh Barton Manor Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
May 9, 2017
4.51 km
Bulleigh Park B And B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
October 8, 2018
4.51 km
Hunter's Brewery Hunter's Events Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
January 18, 2022
4.51 km
Costcutter Retailers - other 4
Good
December 16, 2020
4.76 km
Hare & Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 22, 2022
4.97 km
Bickley Mill Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 18, 2020
5.07 km
Chan's Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
December 18, 2021
5.24 km
Alston Court Residential Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
May 17, 2018
5.36 km
The Lord Nelson Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 14, 2018
5.52 km
Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
May 15, 2017
5.68 km
Bessmount Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 3
Satisfactory
October 26, 2021
5.72 km
The Sloop Inn - Hungry Horse Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 29, 2019
5.77 km
Kingskerswell C Of E Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 1, 2022
5.93 km
Aller Vale Garage (Cox Bros) Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 15, 2019
6.14 km
The Park Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 15, 2018
6.17 km
Dainton Park Golf Course Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 1, 2018
6.2 km
Fermoys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 25, 2021
6.2 km
Spar Store At Ipplepen Garage Retailers - other 2
Needs Improvement
August 13, 2021
6.2 km
The Butchers At Fermoys Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 18, 2020
6.2 km
New Barn Restaurant And Onsite Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 23, 2018
6.25 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Shorton Woods Bus Stop/Station 127 m
Shorton Woods Bus Stop/Station 143 m
Hutton Road Bus Stop/Station 184 m
Windmill Gardens Bus Stop/Station 196 m
Windmill Road Bus Stop/Station 211 m
Paignton (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) Metro/Tram 1.65 km
Paignton (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) Metro/Tram 1.66 km
Paignton (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) Metro/Tram 1.68 km
Paignton Rail Station Rail 1.66 km
Torquay Rail Station Rail 2.71 km
Torre Rail Station Rail 3.46 km
Torquay - North Quay Ferry 3.71 km
Torquay - North Quay Ferry 3.71 km
Torquay - North Quay Ferry 3.72 km
Exeter International Airport Air 33.41 km
Plymouth City Airport Air 38.09 km

Nearby Nature

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

Shorton Woods Woodland Or Forest 109 m
Browses Brake Woodland Or Forest 626 m
East Down Plantation Woodland Or Forest 724 m
Round Down Wood Woodland Or Forest 775 m
Windmill Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.12 km
Scadson Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.19 km
Ten Acre Brake Woodland Or Forest 1.23 km
Round Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.44 km
Preston Sands Beach 1.5 km
Manscombe Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.54 km
Hollicombe Beach Beach 1.66 km
Paignton Sands Beach 1.69 km
Church Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.81 km
Rams Hill Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.82 km
Hellinghay Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.83 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 32 Mbps 29 Mbps 39.87 Mbps
Upload 5.1 Mbps 5.4 Mbps 9.99 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 10 7
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 75% 24 5
30-300 Mbps 25% 33.8 5.2
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

7 meters consuming 203,766 kWh - mean 29,109 kWh : median 28,127 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

7 meters consuming 36,973 kWh - mean 5,282 kWh : median 4,710 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for TQ3 1RF - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
Latitude 50.44814800
Longitude -3.57531900
OS Easting 288250
OS Northing 0062109
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: Suburbanites
Group: Semi-detached suburbia
Subgroup: White suburban communities
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Paignton/Torquay BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Paignton BUASD
Workplace Zone E33048028
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Torbay 011
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Torbay 011C
Output Area / Small Area 6B2