Who lives in TQ3 2EH
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in TQ3 2EH, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Preston & Shorton
- Council
- Torbay
- Region
- South West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,582 (2024)
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Who lives in TQ3 2EH
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around TQ3 2EH (Preston & Shorton) (about 1,582 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 50–54, at 8.3% of residents. 14.4% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 24.6% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
52.8% of residents are female and 47.2% male.
- Female52.8%51%
- Male47.2%49%
Relationship status
45.9% of adults in the TQ3 2EH area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 32% have never married.
How residents rate their health
78.9% of residents in the TQ3 2EH area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good48.3%48.5%
- Good30.6%33.7%
- Fair14.8%12.7%
- Bad4.4%4%
- Very bad1.9%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.