The postcode TQ3 2JG is located in Torbay It was introduced in August 1992 and terminated in May 1994.TQ3 2JG is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
TQ3 2JG is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.7 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 2JG as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Detached retirement living.
The closest road name to TQ3 2JG is Laura Grove which is centered 104 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Shorton Road and is 146 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.05 km away at Paignton (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) The closest railway station is Paignton Rail Station, 1.05 km away.
The closest primary school to TQ3 2JG (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 2JG is Hare & Hounds and is 5.58 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 5.85 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on December 18, 2021.
Policing for TQ3 2JG is covered by the Devon & Cornwall police force association and Torbay is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to TQ3 2JG and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to TQ3 2JG, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode TQ3 2JG
| Introduction | August 1992 |
| Termination | May 1994 |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from TQ3 2JG - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldway Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 360 m | |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 1, 2017) | 464 m |
| Preston Bridge School | Special school | 6-19 | 543 m | |
| The Brunel Academy | Special school | 11-16 | Requires improvement (February 5, 2020) | 619 m |
| Curledge Street Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (March 6, 2018) | 1.16 km |
| Kings Ash Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (May 26, 2021) | 1.17 km |
| St Michael's Church of England Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 1.34 km | |
| Hayes School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 9, 2019) | 1.47 km |
| Paignton Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 9, 2016) | 1.67 km |
| Preston Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 20, 2017) | 1.75 km |
| Cambian Devon School | Special school | 7-18 | Good (July 5, 2018) | 2.26 km |
| Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.43 km | |
| Marldon Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 31, 2019) | 2.47 km |
| Roselands Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 2.69 km |
| South Devon College | College | 14-99 | Good (November 3, 2017) | 3.29 km |
| Cockington Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Serious Weaknesses (October 13, 2021) | 3.4 km |
| White Rock Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (March 12, 2019) | 3.59 km |
| Sherwell Valley Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (June 7, 2018) | 3.68 km |
| Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (July 11, 2018) | 3.89 km |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (September 23, 2021) | 3.89 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TQ3 2JG - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulleigh Barton Manor | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 9, 2017 | 5.1 km | |
| Bulleigh Park B And B | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 8, 2018 | 5.1 km | |
| Hunter's Brewery Hunter's Events | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2022 | 5.1 km | |
| Costcutter | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 16, 2020 | 5.37 km | |
| Hare & Hounds | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2022 | 5.58 km | |
| Bickley Mill Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 18, 2020 | 5.69 km | |
| Chan's Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 18, 2021 | 5.85 km | |
| Alston Court Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 17, 2018 | 5.96 km | |
| The Lord Nelson | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 14, 2018 | 6.14 km | |
| Co-operative Group | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 15, 2017 | 6.3 km | |
| Bessmount | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 26, 2021 | 6.34 km | |
| The Sloop Inn - Hungry Horse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 6.38 km | |
| Kingskerswell C Of E Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 6.53 km | |
| Aller Vale Garage (Cox Bros) Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 15, 2019 | 6.76 km | |
| Dainton Park Golf Course Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2018 | 6.78 km | |
| Fermoys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 25, 2021 | 6.78 km | |
| Spar Store At Ipplepen Garage | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement August 13, 2021 | 6.78 km | |
| The Butchers At Fermoys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 18, 2020 | 6.78 km | |
| The Park Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 15, 2018 | 6.79 km | |
| New Barn Restaurant And Onsite Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 23, 2018 | 6.83 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TQ3 2JG - Data from Apr 2022
| Shorton Road | 146 m | |
| Southfield Avenue | 152 m | |
| Laura Grove | 167 m | |
| Primary School | 201 m | |
| Laura Grove | 202 m | |
| Paignton (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) | 1.05 km | |
| Paignton (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) | 1.05 km | |
| Paignton (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) | 1.07 km | |
| Paignton Rail Station | 1.05 km | |
| Torquay Rail Station | 2.96 km | |
| Torre Rail Station | 3.88 km | |
| Torquay - North Quay | 3.82 km | |
| Torquay - North Quay | 3.82 km | |
| Torquay - North Quay | 3.83 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 33.93 km | |
| Plymouth City Airport | 38.22 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TQ3 2JG - Data from Dec 2021
| Shorton Woods | 563 m | |
| Paignton Sands | 1.22 km | |
| Browses Brake | 1.23 km | |
| Preston Sands | 1.31 km | |
| East Down Plantation | 1.35 km | |
| Primley Wood | 1.35 km | |
| Round Down Wood | 1.38 km | |
| Windmill Hill | 1.49 km | |
| Round Hill | 1.6 km | |
| Ten Acre Brake | 1.62 km | |
| Hollicombe Beach | 1.7 km | |
| Scadson Plantation | 1.77 km | |
| Black Rock | 1.78 km | |
| Rams Hill Copse | 1.96 km | |
| Manscombe Plantation | 1.98 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.44270100 |
| Longitude | -3.57302600 |
| OS Easting | 288400 |
| OS Northing | 0061500 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| Devon & Cornwall |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Torbay |
| Electoral Ward | Clifton with Maidenway |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000027 |
| Travel To Work Area | Torquay and Paignton |
| 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 |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Suburbanites Group: Suburban achievers Subgroup: Detached retirement living |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Paignton/Torquay BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Paignton BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33048031 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Torbay 012 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Torbay 012B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6A3 |