The postcode TQ3 2RX is located in Torbay It was introduced in September 2013 and terminated in November 2013.TQ3 2RX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
TQ3 2RX is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.2 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 2RX as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Communal retirement.
The closest road name to TQ3 2RX is Southview Road which is centered 25 m away.
The nearest bus stop is David Road and is 95 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.04 km away at Paignton (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) The closest railway station is Paignton Rail Station, 1.04 km away.
The closest primary school to TQ3 2RX (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 2RX is Hare & Hounds and is 5.69 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 5.96 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on December 18, 2021.
Policing for TQ3 2RX 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 2RX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to TQ3 2RX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode TQ3 2RX
| Introduction | September 2013 |
| Termination | November 2013 |
| 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 2RX - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldway Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 447 m | |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 1, 2017) | 455 m |
| Preston Bridge School | Special school | 6-19 | 638 m | |
| The Brunel Academy | Special school | 11-16 | Requires improvement (February 5, 2020) | 769 m |
| Kings Ash Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (May 26, 2021) | 1.03 km |
| Curledge Street Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (March 6, 2018) | 1.09 km |
| St Michael's Church of England Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 1.25 km | |
| Hayes School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 9, 2019) | 1.33 km |
| Paignton Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 9, 2016) | 1.5 km |
| Preston Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 20, 2017) | 1.93 km |
| Cambian Devon School | Special school | 7-18 | Good (July 5, 2018) | 2.09 km |
| Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.25 km | |
| Marldon Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 31, 2019) | 2.45 km |
| Roselands Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 2.55 km |
| South Devon College | College | 14-99 | Good (November 3, 2017) | 3.14 km |
| White Rock Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (March 12, 2019) | 3.48 km |
| Cockington Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Serious Weaknesses (October 13, 2021) | 3.58 km |
| Sherwell Valley Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (June 7, 2018) | 3.82 km |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (September 23, 2021) | 4.04 km |
| Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (July 11, 2018) | 4.05 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TQ3 2RX - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulleigh Barton Manor | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 9, 2017 | 5.13 km | |
| Bulleigh Park B And B | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 8, 2018 | 5.13 km | |
| Hunter's Brewery Hunter's Events | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2022 | 5.13 km | |
| Costcutter | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 16, 2020 | 5.48 km | |
| Hare & Hounds | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2022 | 5.69 km | |
| Bickley Mill Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 18, 2020 | 5.76 km | |
| Chan's Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 18, 2021 | 5.96 km | |
| Alston Court Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 17, 2018 | 6.08 km | |
| The Lord Nelson | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 14, 2018 | 6.25 km | |
| Co-operative Group | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 15, 2017 | 6.4 km | |
| Bessmount | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 26, 2021 | 6.44 km | |
| The Sloop Inn - Hungry Horse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 6.49 km | |
| Kingskerswell C Of E Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 6.65 km | |
| Dainton Park Golf Course Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2018 | 6.8 km | |
| Fermoys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 25, 2021 | 6.8 km | |
| Spar Store At Ipplepen Garage | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement August 13, 2021 | 6.8 km | |
| The Butchers At Fermoys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 18, 2020 | 6.8 km | |
| New Barn Restaurant And Onsite Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 23, 2018 | 6.84 km | |
| Ipplepen Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2020 | 6.85 km | |
| Saplings | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 17, 2018 | 6.85 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TQ3 2RX - Data from Apr 2022
| David Road | 95 m | |
| Blatchcombe Road | 135 m | |
| Blatchcombe Road | 150 m | |
| Broadpark Road | 176 m | |
| Shorton Road | 294 m | |
| Paignton (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) | 1.04 km | |
| Paignton (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) | 1.04 km | |
| Paignton (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) | 1.06 km | |
| Paignton Rail Station | 1.04 km | |
| Torquay Rail Station | 3.14 km | |
| Torre Rail Station | 4.05 km | |
| Torquay - North Quay | 4 km | |
| Torquay - North Quay | 4 km | |
| Torquay - North Quay | 4.01 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 34.08 km | |
| Plymouth City Airport | 38.08 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TQ3 2RX - Data from Dec 2021
| Shorton Woods | 679 m | |
| Primley Wood | 1.19 km | |
| Browses Brake | 1.28 km | |
| Paignton Sands | 1.3 km | |
| East Down Plantation | 1.43 km | |
| Round Down Wood | 1.43 km | |
| Windmill Hill | 1.44 km | |
| Preston Sands | 1.47 km | |
| Round Hill | 1.78 km | |
| Ten Acre Brake | 1.79 km | |
| Black Rock | 1.82 km | |
| Rams Hill Copse | 1.84 km | |
| Hollicombe Beach | 1.87 km | |
| Scadson Plantation | 1.9 km | |
| Clennon Hill | 2 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.44165000 |
| Longitude | -3.57493500 |
| OS Easting | 288262 |
| OS Northing | 0061386 |
| OS Positional Quality | Approximate to within 50 metres |
| 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: 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 | E33048031 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Torbay 012 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Torbay 012C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B2 |