Postcode TQ3 2LP (Torbay)

Map showing TQ3 2LP and nearby postcodes

The postcode TQ3 2LP is located in Torbay It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. TQ3 2LP is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

TQ3 2LP is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.7 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 2LP as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Communal retirement.

The closest road name to TQ3 2LP is Kingshurst Drive which is centered 67 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Laura Grove and is 27 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.08 km away at Paignton (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) The closest railway station is Paignton Rail Station, 1.09 km away.

The closest primary school to TQ3 2LP (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 2LP is Hare & Hounds and is 5.47 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 5.75 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on December 18, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 126.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 87.8% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.5 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 2LP 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 2LP and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to TQ3 2LP, and the approximate distance away.

Kingshurst Drive 67 m
Laura Grove 117 m
Laura Avenue 117 m
Westhill Crescent 151 m
Oldway Road 216 m
Westhill Road 224 m
Winsu Avenue 261 m
Shorton Road 261 m
David Road 275 m
Barcombe Road 334 m
Torquay Road 480 m
Blatchcombe Road 544 m
Lammas Lane 552 m
Southfield Avenue 555 m
B3060 836 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode TQ3 2LP

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 2LP - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Oldway Primary School 347 m
The Brunel Academy Requires improvement
(February 5, 2020)
487 m
Preston Bridge School 492 m
Sacred Heart Catholic School Good
(March 1, 2017)
533 m
Curledge Street Academy Good
(March 6, 2018)
1.24 km
Kings Ash Academy Good
(May 26, 2021)
1.33 km
St Michael's Church of England Academy 1.44 km
Preston Primary School Good
(September 20, 2017)
1.58 km
Hayes School Good
(October 9, 2019)
1.62 km
Paignton Academy Good
(November 9, 2016)
1.85 km
Cambian Devon School Good
(July 5, 2018)
2.43 km
Marldon Church of England Primary School Good
(January 31, 2019)
2.5 km
Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School 2.61 km
Roselands Primary School Good
(March 11, 2020)
2.84 km
Cockington Primary School Serious Weaknesses
(October 13, 2021)
3.23 km
South Devon College Good
(November 3, 2017)
3.45 km
Sherwell Valley Primary School Good
(June 7, 2018)
3.53 km
White Rock Primary School Good
(March 12, 2019)
3.7 km
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School Requires improvement
(July 11, 2018)
3.73 km
Torquay Boys' Grammar School Good
(September 23, 2021)
3.74 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TQ3 2LP - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TQ3 2LP - Data from Apr 2022

Laura Grove Bus Stop/Station 27 m
Laura Grove Bus Stop/Station 27 m
Laura Avenue Bus Stop/Station 125 m
Laura Avenue Bus Stop/Station 127 m
Southfield Avenue Bus Stop/Station 137 m
Paignton (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) Metro/Tram 1.08 km
Paignton (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) Metro/Tram 1.08 km
Paignton (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) Metro/Tram 1.1 km
Paignton Rail Station Rail 1.09 km
Torquay Rail Station Rail 2.78 km
Torre Rail Station Rail 3.72 km
Torquay - North Quay Ferry 3.65 km
Torquay - North Quay Ferry 3.65 km
Torquay - North Quay Ferry 3.65 km
Exeter International Airport Air 33.78 km
Plymouth City Airport Air 38.36 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TQ3 2LP - Data from Dec 2021

Shorton Woods Woodland Or Forest 489 m
Paignton Sands Beach 1.15 km
Preston Sands Beach 1.16 km
Browses Brake Woodland Or Forest 1.2 km
East Down Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.3 km
Round Down Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.35 km
Round Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.42 km
Ten Acre Brake Woodland Or Forest 1.46 km
Primley Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.52 km
Hollicombe Beach Beach 1.52 km
Windmill Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.56 km
Scadson Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.65 km
Black Rock Island 1.75 km
Manscombe Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.83 km
Hellinghay Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.07 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for TQ3 2LP - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 77.9 Mbps 126.5 Mbps 593 Mbps
Upload 19.5 Mbps 15.7 Mbps 39 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 8 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 26 2.5
30-300 Mbps 12.2% 101.1 14.9
300+ Mbps 87.8% 461.3 37

Gas Consumption

34 meters consuming 564,232 kWh - mean 16,595 kWh : median 14,149 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

37 meters consuming 188,009 kWh - mean 5,081 kWh : median 4,210 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for TQ3 2LP - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
Latitude 50.44372600
Longitude -3.57107400
OS Easting 288541
OS Northing 0061611
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
25465
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: Urbanites
Group: Ageing urban living
Subgroup: Communal 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 E33048028
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Torbay 011
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Torbay 011D
Output Area / Small Area 5B2