The postcode TQ3 3RE is located in Torbay It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. TQ3 3RE is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
TQ3 3RE is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.7 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 3RE as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Communal retirement.
The closest road name to TQ3 3RE is Elmbank Gardens which is centered 53 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Elmbank Road and is 98 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 623 m away at Paignton (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) The closest railway station is Paignton Rail Station, 632 m away.
The closest primary school to TQ3 3RE (for ages 11 and under) is St Michael's Church of England Academy. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy.
The local pub for residents of TQ3 3RE is Hare & Hounds and is 6.76 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 7.03 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on December 18, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for TQ3 3RE 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 3RE and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to TQ3 3RE, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode TQ3 3RE
| 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 3RE - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 221 m | |
| Curledge Street Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (March 6, 2018) | 278 m |
| Hayes School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 9, 2019) | 425 m |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 1, 2017) | 787 m |
| Paignton Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 9, 2016) | 960 m |
| Oldway Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.03 km | |
| Preston Bridge School | Special school | 6-19 | 1.06 km | |
| The Brunel Academy | Special school | 11-16 | Requires improvement (February 5, 2020) | 1.35 km |
| Cambian Devon School | Special school | 7-18 | Good (July 5, 2018) | 1.46 km |
| Roselands Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 1.57 km |
| Kings Ash Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (May 26, 2021) | 1.58 km |
| Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.05 km | |
| South Devon College | College | 14-99 | Good (November 3, 2017) | 2.22 km |
| White Rock Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (March 12, 2019) | 2.41 km |
| Preston Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 20, 2017) | 2.77 km |
| Marldon Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 31, 2019) | 3.39 km |
| Galmpton Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 4.12 km | |
| Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy | Academy | 11-18 | 4.14 km | |
| Cockington Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Serious Weaknesses (October 13, 2021) | 4.4 km |
| Stoke Gabriel Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (December 11, 2018) | 4.78 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TQ3 3RE - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulleigh Barton Manor | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 9, 2017 | 6.14 km | |
| Bulleigh Park B And B | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 8, 2018 | 6.14 km | |
| Hunter's Brewery Hunter's Events | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2022 | 6.14 km | |
| Costcutter | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 16, 2020 | 6.54 km | |
| Hare & Hounds | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2022 | 6.76 km | |
| Bickley Mill Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 18, 2020 | 6.81 km | |
| Chan's Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 18, 2021 | 7.03 km | |
| Alston Court Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 17, 2018 | 7.14 km | |
| The Lord Nelson | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 14, 2018 | 7.31 km | |
| Co-operative Group | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 15, 2017 | 7.47 km | |
| Bessmount | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 26, 2021 | 7.51 km | |
| The Sloop Inn - Hungry Horse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 7.56 km | |
| Kingskerswell C Of E Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 7.71 km | |
| Ipplepen Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2020 | 7.74 km | |
| Saplings | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 17, 2018 | 7.74 km | |
| Dainton Park Golf Course Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2018 | 7.79 km | |
| Fermoys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 25, 2021 | 7.79 km | |
| Spar Store At Ipplepen Garage | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement August 13, 2021 | 7.79 km | |
| The Butchers At Fermoys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 18, 2020 | 7.79 km | |
| New Barn Restaurant And Onsite Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 23, 2018 | 7.82 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TQ3 3RE - Data from Apr 2022
| Elmbank Road | 98 m | |
| The Gurneys | 174 m | |
| Winner Street | 183 m | |
| Devonport Arms | 192 m | |
| Hayes Road | 223 m | |
| Paignton (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) | 623 m | |
| Paignton (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) | 628 m | |
| Paignton (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) | 639 m | |
| Paignton Rail Station | 632 m | |
| Torquay Rail Station | 3.86 km | |
| Torre Rail Station | 4.94 km | |
| Torquay Harbour Boarding Pontoon | 4.5 km | |
| Torquay Harbour Boarding Pontoon | 4.5 km | |
| Torquay Harbour Boarding Pontoon | 4.5 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 35.04 km | |
| Plymouth City Airport | 38.19 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TQ3 3RE - Data from Dec 2021
| Primley Wood | 601 m | |
| Clennon Hill | 981 m | |
| Goodrington Sands North | 1.19 km | |
| Paignton Sands | 1.28 km | |
| Black Rock | 1.35 km | |
| Goodrington Sands South | 1.44 km | |
| Shorton Woods | 1.74 km | |
| Preston Sands | 1.91 km | |
| Sugar Loaf Hill | 2.11 km | |
| Windmill Hill | 2.34 km | |
| Browses Brake | 2.34 km | |
| Armchair Rock | 2.36 km | |
| Little Clannon Plantation | 2.36 km | |
| Langdon Plantation | 2.4 km | |
| Rams Hill Copse | 2.41 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for TQ3 3RE - 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 | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.43210100 |
| Longitude | -3.57277300 |
| OS Easting | 288393 |
| OS Northing | 0060321 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Devon & Cornwall |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Torbay |
| Electoral Ward | Roundham with Hyde |
| 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 | E33048037 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Torbay 014 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Torbay 014D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B2 |