Side-by-side comparison of TQ1 Torquay and TQ3 Paignton covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
TQ1 is the more affordable option at £208,000 median vs £245,000 in TQ3. TQ3 has lower recorded crime (2,299 vs 3,924 offences over 13 months). TQ3 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | TQ1 Torquay | TQ3 Paignton |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £208,000 | £245,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,470 | £2,470 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 3,924 | 2,299 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 48.0 | 76.2 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 96.2 | 94.7 |
| EPC Median Score | 66.0 | 67.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.