TQ4 5BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Curledge Street, 0.4km from St. Michaels in Paignton. Administratively it sits within Roundham with Hyde ward and the Torbay constituency.
For renters and young professionals, TQ4 5BB offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 44% 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: With prices averaging £120k, 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 5BB are sourced from Output Area E00076988 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CURLEDGE STREET, TQ4 5BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CURLEDGE STREET, TQ4 5BB.
294
53
£ 33,200 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ4 5BB 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.
Area Character
TQ4 5BB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 55% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (53) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ4 5BB. The average age is 53.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 120,000
1 sales · Mean £ 120,000
Flat
£ 120,000
1 sales · Mean £ 120,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TQ4 5BB is above average at 94 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.
school Local Schools
Curledge Street Academy
St Michael's Church of England Academy
Hayes School
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Oldway Primary School
Paignton Academy
The Brunel Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Fast food kiosk (near pier)0.5 km
- Bengal Spice0.6 km
- Chicoland Pizza0.2 km
- Golden Dragon0.6 km
- Golden Lily Chinese0.4 km
- + 34 more
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- £Stretcher0.6 km
- Apples N Pears0.3 km
- Aroma Grill0.4 km
- Bellamys Fruit and Veg Shop0.5 km
- Ben's Bakes0.6 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
58 nearby- Barclay Guest House0.7 km
- Belle Dene Guest House0.7 km
- Carrington Guest House0.7 km
- Haldon Guest House0.7 km
- Jacaranda Hotel0.7 km
- + 53 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Five Walls Hop House0.2 km
- Lucky 7 Club0.4 km
- Oatlands Club0.8 km
- Palace Place Social Club0.4 km
- The Oldenburg Hotel0.3 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
46 nearby- Artisan Coffee Boutique0.4 km
- Caffe Cosi0.2 km
- Chandlers0.6 km
- Frankies Breakfast bar and Coffee Shop0.5 km
- Hammonds0.3 km
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sebastien’s Foods0.5 km
- K A Mini Market0.5 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Proper Shop0.6 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Paignton0.4 km
- Torquay3.6 km
- Torre4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Mayfield Doctors Surgery0.1 km
- Winner Street0.1 km
- Midvale Road0.2 km
- Fisher Street0.2 km
- Fisher Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ45BB · Data under Open Government Licence