The postcode TQ3 1SW is located in South Hams, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. TQ3 1SW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
TQ3 1SW is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.5 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 1SW as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Ageing rural flat tenants.
The closest road name to TQ3 1SW is Love Lane which is centered 57 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Meadow Park and is 481 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.88 km away at Paignton (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) The closest railway station is Torre Rail Station, 3.81 km away.
The closest primary school to TQ3 1SW (for ages 11 and under) is Marldon Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 31, 2019. 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 1SW is Bickley Mill Inn and is 3.09 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 3.87 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on December 18, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for TQ3 1SW is covered by the Devon & Cornwall police force association and Devon is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to TQ3 1SW and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to TQ3 1SW, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode TQ3 1SW
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from TQ3 1SW - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marldon Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 31, 2019) | 573 m |
| Kings Ash Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (May 26, 2021) | 2.44 km |
| Sherwell Valley Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (June 7, 2018) | 2.95 km |
| Preston Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 20, 2017) | 2.97 km |
| Shiphay Learning Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 3.07 km | |
| Oldway Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 3.18 km | |
| The Brunel Academy | Special school | 11-16 | Requires improvement (February 5, 2020) | 3.23 km |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (September 23, 2021) | 3.24 km |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 1, 2017) | 3.29 km |
| Preston Bridge School | Special school | 6-19 | 3.33 km | |
| Torquay Girls Grammar School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (September 14, 2011) | 3.51 km |
| Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (July 11, 2018) | 3.55 km |
| Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.59 km | |
| Paignton Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 9, 2016) | 3.73 km |
| Cockington Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Serious Weaknesses (October 13, 2021) | 3.79 km |
| Curledge Street Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (March 6, 2018) | 3.93 km |
| Hayes School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 9, 2019) | 3.94 km |
| Torre Church of England Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (July 8, 2021) | 4.05 km |
| St Michael's Church of England Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 4.05 km | |
| Ipplepen Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 19, 2017) | 4.08 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TQ3 1SW - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulleigh Barton Manor | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 9, 2017 | 2.3 km | |
| Bulleigh Park B And B | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 8, 2018 | 2.3 km | |
| Hunter's Brewery Hunter's Events | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2022 | 2.3 km | |
| Bickley Mill Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 18, 2020 | 3.09 km | |
| Costcutter | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 16, 2020 | 3.49 km | |
| Hare & Hounds | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2022 | 3.68 km | |
| Chan's Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 18, 2021 | 3.87 km | |
| Dainton Park Golf Course Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2018 | 3.95 km | |
| Fermoys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 25, 2021 | 3.95 km | |
| Spar Store At Ipplepen Garage | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement August 13, 2021 | 3.95 km | |
| The Butchers At Fermoys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 18, 2020 | 3.95 km | |
| New Barn Restaurant And Onsite Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 23, 2018 | 3.99 km | |
| Ipplepen Community Hub | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 2, 2022 | 4.07 km | |
| Ipplepen Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2020 | 4.08 km | |
| Saplings | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 17, 2018 | 4.08 km | |
| Alston Court Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 17, 2018 | 4.1 km | |
| The Lord Nelson | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 14, 2018 | 4.15 km | |
| Bessmount | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 26, 2021 | 4.17 km | |
| Co-operative Group | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 15, 2017 | 4.21 km | |
| Ipplepen Conservative Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 27, 2018 | 4.23 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TQ3 1SW - Data from Apr 2022
| Meadow Park | 481 m | |
| Meadow Park | 487 m | |
| Peters Crescent | 514 m | |
| Peters Crescent | 515 m | |
| Pembroke Park | 520 m | |
| Paignton (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) | 3.88 km | |
| Paignton (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) | 3.88 km | |
| Paignton (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) | 3.9 km | |
| Torre Rail Station | 3.81 km | |
| Torquay Rail Station | 3.88 km | |
| Paignton Rail Station | 3.89 km | |
| Torquay - North Quay | 5.05 km | |
| Torquay - North Quay | 5.05 km | |
| Torquay - North Quay | 5.07 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 32.47 km | |
| Plymouth City Airport | 36.67 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TQ3 1SW - Data from Dec 2021
| Neller Copse | 346 m | |
| Blue Mountain | 618 m | |
| Hopper Wood | 855 m | |
| Aptor Brake | 1.1 km | |
| Strainytor Copse | 1.1 km | |
| Aptor Pool | 1.24 km | |
| Culvertor Wood | 1.31 km | |
| Brownscombe Wood | 1.32 km | |
| Round Down Wood | 1.51 km | |
| Windmill Hill | 1.54 km | |
| Hazel Wood | 1.58 km | |
| East Down Plantation | 1.63 km | |
| Browses Brake | 1.65 km | |
| Brownscombe Hill | 1.67 km | |
| Butterball Copse | 1.83 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for TQ3 1SW - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 50.46278600 |
| Longitude | -3.59764800 |
| OS Easting | 286701 |
| OS Northing | 0063772 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Devon & Cornwall |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Totnes |
| County Electorial Division | Dartmouth & Marldon ED |
| Electoral Ward | Marldon & Littlehempston |
| Local Authority District | South Hams |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000044 |
| Travel To Work Area | Torquay and Paignton |
| NHS England Region | South West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Devon |
| 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 |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Rural residents Group: Rural tenants Subgroup: Ageing rural flat tenants |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Paignton/Torquay BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Marldon BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33049101 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
South Hams 004 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
South Hams 004C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1B3 |