Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

ELMSLEIGH ROAD, TQ4 5AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELMSLEIGH ROAD, TQ4 5AU.

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 5AU 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

No single demographic signal dominates TQ4 5AU — age 51, 44% ownership, 54% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (51) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

TQ4 5AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Elmsleigh Road, 0.4km from St. Michaels in Paignton. Administratively it sits within Goodrington with Roselands ward and the Torbay constituency.

For renters and young professionals, TQ4 5AU offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £240k.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ4 5AU 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 5AU. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 225,000

8 sales · Mean £ 218,125

Flat

£ 90,000

1 sales · Mean £ 90,000

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

Crime around TQ4 5AU is moderate at 69 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 offences235
Anti-social behaviour75
Shoplifting75
Criminal damage and arson50
Other theft37

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 pupils0.2 km
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Hayes School

Good428 pupils0.7 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 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Fast food kiosk (near pier)0.6 km
  • Bengal Spice0.7 km
  • Chicoland Pizza0.4 km
  • Golden Dragon0.8 km
  • Golden Lily Chinese0.6 km
  • + 33 more
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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • £Stretcher0.6 km
  • Apples N Pears0.5 km
  • Aroma Grill0.4 km
  • Bellamys Fruit and Veg Shop0.5 km
  • Ben's Bakes0.7 km
  • + 26 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

58 nearby
  • Barclay Guest House0.7 km
  • Belle Dene Guest House0.8 km
  • Carrington Guest House0.7 km
  • Haldon Guest House0.7 km
  • Jacaranda Hotel0.7 km
  • + 53 more
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Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Five Walls Hop House0.4 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 Cosi0.3 km
  • Chandlers0.5 km
  • Frankies Breakfast bar and Coffee Shop0.5 km
  • Hammonds0.5 km
  • + 43 more
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Paignton0.4 km
  • Torquay3.7 km
  • Torre4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Elmsleigh Road0.1 km
  • Fisher Street0.1 km
  • Dartmouth Road0.1 km
  • Dartmouth Road0.1 km
  • St Michaels Road0.2 km