TQ4 5BL is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Polsham in Paignton. Administratively it sits within Roundham with Hyde ward and the Torbay constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TQ4 5BL is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 125 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 5BL are sourced from Output Area E00076978 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TQ4 5BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TQ4 5BL.
312
48
£ 33,200 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ4 5BL 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
No single demographic signal dominates TQ4 5BL — age 48, 17% ownership, 53% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ4 5BL. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TQ4 5BL is above average at 125 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
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Oldway Primary School
Curledge Street Academy
The Brunel Academy
St Michael's Church of England Academy
Hayes School
Paignton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- Fast food kiosk (near pier)0.1 km
- Bengal Spice0.2 km
- Chicoland Pizza0.3 km
- Golden Dragon0.5 km
- Golden Lily Chinese0.4 km
- + 39 more
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- £Stretcher0.3 km
- Apples N Pears0.2 km
- Aroma Grill0.2 km
- Bellamys Fruit and Veg Shop0.2 km
- Ben's Bakes0.1 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
62 nearby- Barclay Guest House0.3 km
- Belle Dene Guest House0.3 km
- Carrington Guest House0.3 km
- Haldon Guest House0.4 km
- Jacaranda Hotel0.4 km
- + 57 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Five Walls Hop House0.5 km
- Lucky 7 Club0.1 km
- Oatlands Club0.4 km
- Palace Place Social Club0.2 km
- The Old Manor Inn1.0 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- Artisan Coffee Boutique0.3 km
- Caffe Cosi0.4 km
- Chandlers0.3 km
- Frankies Breakfast bar and Coffee Shop0.3 km
- Hammonds0.4 km
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sebastien’s Foods0.1 km
- Devon Mini Market0.1 km
- K A Mini Market0.1 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- Proper Shop0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Paignton0.3 km
- Torquay3.1 km
- Torre4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Hyde Road0.1 km
- Victoria Park0.2 km
- Hyde Road0.2 km
- Victoria Park0.2 km
- Palace Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ45BL · Data under Open Government Licence