Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

SANDS ROAD, TQ4 5AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDS ROAD, TQ4 5AS.

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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 5AS 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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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

TQ4 5AS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

TQ4 5AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sands Road, 0.5km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 94 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £329k. 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 5AS 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 5AS. 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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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 329,000

2 sales · Mean £ 329,000

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

Crime around TQ4 5AS is above average at 94 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 offences266
Anti-social behaviour87
Shoplifting85
Criminal damage and arson55
Other theft44

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 pupils0.8 km
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Hayes School

Good428 pupils0.9 km
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Oldway Primary School

Outstanding685 pupils1.0 km
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The Brunel Academy

Requires Improvement47 pupils1.2 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)0.5 km
  • Bengal Spice0.7 km
  • Chicoland Pizza0.5 km
  • Golden Dragon0.8 km
  • Golden Lily Chinese0.6 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 Shop0.4 km
  • Ben's Bakes0.6 km
  • + 26 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Five Walls Hop House0.5 km
  • Lucky 7 Club0.5 km
  • Oatlands Club1.0 km
  • Palace Place Social Club0.6 km
  • The Oldenburg Hotel0.5 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

48 nearby
  • Artisan Coffee Boutique0.6 km
  • Caffe Cosi0.2 km
  • Chandlers0.4 km
  • Frankies Breakfast bar and Coffee Shop0.4 km
  • Hammonds0.5 km
  • + 43 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Sebastien’s Foods0.5 km
  • K A Mini Market0.6 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Proper Shop0.5 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Paignton0.3 km
  • Torquay3.6 km
  • Torre4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Dartmouth Road0.0 km
  • Dartmouth Road0.1 km
  • Elmsleigh Road0.1 km
  • Fisher Street0.2 km
  • Great Western Road0.2 km