Area Analysis Torbay, South West

TQ4 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the TQ4 postcode area.

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Population

20,975

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 34,475 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
workEmployment
2/10
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4/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 47, TQ4 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £258k. Property prices are trending down 11.8% year-on-year.

home £258,500 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TQ4 is a postcode district in Torbay, South West, covering 581 active and 315 retired postcodes.

The largest share of TQ4 (14%) is characterised by a mature area of hard-working, older residents in affordable homes, alongside a retirement-heavy area, often including sheltered housing or care homes (12%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes TQ4 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in TQ4 are around £258k, down 11.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across TQ4 at 216 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 47 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full TQ4 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1745
Anti-social behaviour903
Shoplifting382
Criminal damage and arson369
Other theft312

school Local Schools

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St Michael's Church of England Academy

27 pupils
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White Rock Primary School

Good700 pupils
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Hayes School

Good428 pupils
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Curledge Street Academy

Good474 pupils
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Roselands Primary School

Good326 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

66 nearby
  • Bella Vista
  • Briars Hotel
  • Cleve Court Hotel
  • Easton Court Guest House
  • Marine Hotel
  • + 61 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Devonport Arms
  • Harleys
  • Blagdon Inn
  • Grand Central
  • Harvester Paignton
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

54 nearby
  • Anchors Rest
  • Costa - Quaywest
  • Dragon Pearl
  • Mo's Diner
  • Prestige Tactical
  • + 49 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Sainsbury's
  • Spar - Wessex Retail
  • Aldi Stores Limited
  • Asda
  • Central Convenience
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Alan's Cantonese Takeaway
  • Coffee 'n' Cone
  • Corner Chippy
  • DJs Fish & Chips
  • Donut and Sundae Kiosk
  • + 27 more
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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Cherrybrook News
  • New Barn Farm Cottates and Angling Centre
  • Poundland Limited
  • The Devon Ice Cream Shop
  • The Venus Cafe
  • + 37 more