Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

DARTMOUTH ROAD, TQ4 5AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DARTMOUTH ROAD, TQ4 5AN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

392

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 40,600 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TQ4 5AN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

TQ4 5AN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 44% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (51) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 97.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TQ4 5AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dartmouth Road, 0.5km from St. Michaels in Paignton. Administratively it sits within Goodrington with Roselands ward and the Torbay constituency.

For renters and young professionals, TQ4 5AN offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £136k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 97.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ4 5AN are sourced from Output Area E00076912 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ4 5AN. The average age is 50.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 129,950

13 sales · Mean £ 158,034

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around TQ4 5AN is moderate at 79 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences234
Anti-social behaviour75
Shoplifting74
Criminal damage and arson47
Other theft36

school Local Schools

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Curledge Street Academy

Good474 pupils0.2 km
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St Michael's Church of England Academy

27 pupils0.3 km
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Hayes School

Good428 pupils0.8 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic School

Good230 pupils0.9 km
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Oldway Primary School

Outstanding685 pupils1.1 km
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The Brunel Academy

Requires Improvement47 pupils1.3 km
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Paignton Academy

Requires Improvement1448 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Fast food kiosk (near pier)0.6 km
  • Bengal Spice0.8 km
  • Chicoland Pizza0.5 km
  • Golden Dragon0.9 km
  • Golden Lily Chinese0.7 km
  • + 33 more
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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • £Stretcher0.5 km
  • Apples N Pears0.5 km
  • Aroma Grill0.4 km
  • Bellamys Fruit and Veg Shop0.5 km
  • Ben's Bakes0.7 km
  • + 26 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

58 nearby
  • Barclay Guest House0.7 km
  • Belle Dene Guest House0.7 km
  • Carrington Guest House0.6 km
  • Haldon Guest House0.7 km
  • Jacaranda Hotel0.7 km
  • + 53 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Five Walls Hop House0.5 km
  • Lucky 7 Club0.5 km
  • Palace Place Social Club0.6 km
  • The Oldenburg Hotel0.6 km
  • Ye Olde Wellhouse0.5 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

48 nearby
  • Artisan Coffee Boutique0.7 km
  • Caffe Cosi0.3 km
  • Chandlers0.5 km
  • Frankies Breakfast bar and Coffee Shop0.5 km
  • Hammonds0.6 km
  • + 43 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Sebastien’s Foods0.6 km
  • K A Mini Market0.7 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Proper Shop0.6 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Paignton0.4 km
  • Torquay3.6 km
  • Torre4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Dartmouth Road0.0 km
  • Elmsleigh Road0.1 km
  • Dartmouth Road0.1 km
  • Fisher Street0.2 km
  • The Big Tree Fisher St0.2 km