Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

STATION LANE, TQ4 5AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION LANE, TQ4 5AR.

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Population

302

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 33,200 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TQ4 5AR 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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1/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TQ4 5AR — age 48, 46% ownership, 50% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £50k.

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

TQ4 5AR is an up-and-coming urban area on Station Lane, 0.6km from St. Michaels in Paignton. Administratively it sits within Roundham with Hyde ward and the Torbay constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 113 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £50k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ4 5AR are sourced from Output Area E00076989 (shared with 16 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 5AR. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 50,000

2 sales · Mean £ 50,000

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

Crime around TQ4 5AR is above average at 113 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences327
Shoplifting167
Anti-social behaviour113
Criminal damage and arson73
Other theft57

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 pupils0.4 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic School

Good230 pupils0.6 km
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Oldway Primary School

Outstanding685 pupils0.8 km
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Hayes School

Good428 pupils0.9 km
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The Brunel Academy

Requires Improvement47 pupils1.1 km
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Paignton Academy

Requires Improvement1448 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Fast food kiosk (near pier)0.3 km
  • Bengal Spice0.5 km
  • Chicoland Pizza0.3 km
  • Golden Dragon0.6 km
  • Golden Lily Chinese0.5 km
  • + 35 more
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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • £Stretcher0.3 km
  • Apples N Pears0.3 km
  • Aroma Grill0.2 km
  • Bellamys Fruit and Veg Shop0.3 km
  • Ben's Bakes0.4 km
  • + 27 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

61 nearby
  • Barclay Guest House0.5 km
  • Belle Dene Guest House0.5 km
  • Carrington Guest House0.5 km
  • Haldon Guest House0.5 km
  • Jacaranda Hotel0.5 km
  • + 56 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Five Walls Hop House0.4 km
  • Lucky 7 Club0.3 km
  • Oatlands Club0.8 km
  • Palace Place Social Club0.4 km
  • The Oldenburg Hotel0.4 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

47 nearby
  • Artisan Coffee Boutique0.5 km
  • Caffe Cosi0.0 km
  • Chandlers0.3 km
  • Frankies Breakfast bar and Coffee Shop0.3 km
  • Hammonds0.4 km
  • + 42 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Sebastien’s Foods0.3 km
  • K A Mini Market0.4 km
  • Lidl0.3 km
  • Proper Shop0.4 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Paignton0.2 km
  • Torquay3.4 km
  • Torre4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Great Western Road0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km