The postcode TQ3 3RU is located in Torbay It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. TQ3 3RU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
TQ3 3RU is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.7 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 3RU as Hard-pressed living > Challenged terraced workers > Deprived blue-collar terraces.
The closest road name to TQ3 3RU is Willicombe Road which is centered 37 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Hayes Road and is 59 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 906 m away at Paignton (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) The closest railway station is Paignton Rail Station, 915 m away.
The closest primary school to TQ3 3RU (for ages 11 and under) is Hayes School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 9, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy.
The local pub for residents of TQ3 3RU is Bickley Mill Inn and is 6.94 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 7.22 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on December 18, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 92.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% 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 1.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for TQ3 3RU 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 3RU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to TQ3 3RU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode TQ3 3RU
| 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 3RU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayes School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 9, 2019) | 140 m |
| St Michael's Church of England Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 379 m | |
| Curledge Street Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (March 6, 2018) | 546 m |
| Paignton Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 9, 2016) | 724 m |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 1, 2017) | 1.04 km |
| Cambian Devon School | Special school | 7-18 | Good (July 5, 2018) | 1.18 km |
| Oldway Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.29 km | |
| Roselands Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 1.31 km |
| Preston Bridge School | Special school | 6-19 | 1.34 km | |
| Kings Ash Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (May 26, 2021) | 1.58 km |
| The Brunel Academy | Special school | 11-16 | Requires improvement (February 5, 2020) | 1.63 km |
| Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.83 km | |
| South Devon College | College | 14-99 | Good (November 3, 2017) | 1.94 km |
| White Rock Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (March 12, 2019) | 2.23 km |
| Preston Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 20, 2017) | 3.03 km |
| Marldon Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 31, 2019) | 3.45 km |
| Galmpton Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.97 km | |
| Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy | Academy | 11-18 | 4.01 km | |
| Stoke Gabriel Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (December 11, 2018) | 4.5 km |
| Cockington Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Serious Weaknesses (October 13, 2021) | 4.67 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TQ3 3RU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulleigh Barton Manor | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 9, 2017 | 6.23 km | |
| Bulleigh Park B And B | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 8, 2018 | 6.23 km | |
| Hunter's Brewery Hunter's Events | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2022 | 6.23 km | |
| Costcutter | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 16, 2020 | 6.74 km | |
| Bickley Mill Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 18, 2020 | 6.94 km | |
| Hare & Hounds | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2022 | 6.95 km | |
| Chan's Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 18, 2021 | 7.22 km | |
| Alston Court Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 17, 2018 | 7.34 km | |
| The Lord Nelson | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 14, 2018 | 7.5 km | |
| Co-operative Group | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 15, 2017 | 7.66 km | |
| Bessmount | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 26, 2021 | 7.69 km | |
| The Sloop Inn - Hungry Horse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 7.75 km | |
| Ipplepen Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2020 | 7.76 km | |
| Saplings | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 17, 2018 | 7.76 km | |
| Dainton Park Golf Course Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2018 | 7.86 km | |
| Fermoys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 25, 2021 | 7.86 km | |
| Spar Store At Ipplepen Garage | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement August 13, 2021 | 7.86 km | |
| The Butchers At Fermoys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 18, 2020 | 7.86 km | |
| New Barn Restaurant And Onsite Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 23, 2018 | 7.88 km | |
| Ipplepen Community Hub | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 2, 2022 | 7.88 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TQ3 3RU - Data from Apr 2022
| Hayes Road | 59 m | |
| Hayes Road | 104 m | |
| The Gurneys | 123 m | |
| Hayes Primary School | 124 m | |
| Collingwood Road | 125 m | |
| Paignton (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) | 906 m | |
| Paignton (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) | 910 m | |
| Paignton (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) | 919 m | |
| Paignton Rail Station | 915 m | |
| Torquay Rail Station | 4.14 km | |
| Torre Rail Station | 5.2 km | |
| Torquay Harbour Boarding Pontoon | 4.78 km | |
| Torquay Harbour Boarding Pontoon | 4.79 km | |
| Torquay Harbour Boarding Pontoon | 4.79 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 35.29 km | |
| Plymouth City Airport | 37.97 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TQ3 3RU - Data from Dec 2021
| Primley Wood | 419 m | |
| Clennon Hill | 744 m | |
| Goodrington Sands North | 1.3 km | |
| Goodrington Sands South | 1.47 km | |
| Paignton Sands | 1.56 km | |
| Black Rock | 1.58 km | |
| Shorton Woods | 1.94 km | |
| Sugar Loaf Hill | 2.06 km | |
| Langdon Plantation | 2.13 km | |
| Little Clannon Plantation | 2.17 km | |
| Preston Sands | 2.2 km | |
| Armchair Rock | 2.33 km | |
| Peter's Copse | 2.34 km | |
| Rams Hill Copse | 2.37 km | |
| Windmill Hill | 2.41 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for TQ3 3RU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 79 Mbps | 92.2 Mbps | 260.81 Mbps |
| Upload | 11.3 Mbps | 14.9 Mbps | 49.92 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 9 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 15 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 114.7 | 18.8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for TQ3 3RU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.43032500 |
| Longitude | -3.57574100 |
| OS Easting | 288178 |
| OS Northing | 0060128 |
| 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: Hard-pressed living Group: Challenged terraced workers Subgroup: Deprived blue-collar terraces |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Paignton/Torquay BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Paignton BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33048044 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Torbay 014 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Torbay 014E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8B1 |