TQ4 5BP is an up-and-coming urban area on Hyde Road, 0.3km from Polsham in Paignton. Administratively it sits within Roundham with Hyde ward and the Torbay constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (158 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £167k, 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 5BP are sourced from Output Area E00076982 (shared with 317 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HYDE ROAD, TQ4 5BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HYDE ROAD, TQ4 5BP.
435
39
£ 33,200 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ4 5BP 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
74% of homes in TQ4 5BP are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ4 5BP. The average age is 38.7. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 150,000
3 sales · Mean £ 132,666
Semi-Detached
£ 211,250
2 sales · Mean £ 211,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near TQ4 5BP are high at 158 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
Curledge Street Academy
Oldway Primary School
The Brunel Academy
St Michael's Church of England Academy
Hayes School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- Fast food kiosk (near pier)0.0 km
- Bengal Spice0.2 km
- Chicoland Pizza0.4 km
- Golden Dragon0.6 km
- Golden Lily Chinese0.5 km
- + 39 more
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- £Stretcher0.2 km
- Apples N Pears0.3 km
- Aroma Grill0.2 km
- Bellamys Fruit and Veg Shop0.2 km
- Ben's Bakes0.1 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
65 nearby- Barclay Guest House0.3 km
- Belle Dene Guest House0.2 km
- Carrington Guest House0.2 km
- Haldon Guest House0.3 km
- Jacaranda Hotel0.3 km
- + 60 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Five Walls Hop House0.6 km
- Lucky 7 Club0.1 km
- Oatlands Club0.5 km
- Palace Place Social Club0.3 km
- The Old Manor Inn1.0 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- Artisan Coffee Boutique0.4 km
- Caffe Cosi0.3 km
- Chandlers0.3 km
- Frankies Breakfast bar and Coffee Shop0.2 km
- Hammonds0.5 km
- + 43 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sebastien’s Foods0.0 km
- Devon Mini Market0.2 km
- K A Mini Market0.1 km
- Lidl0.2 km
- Proper Shop0.3 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Paignton0.2 km
- Torquay3.1 km
- Torre4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Hyde Road0.1 km
- Hyde Road0.2 km
- Dart Valley Railway0.2 km
- Paignton (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway)0.2 km
- Paignton Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ45BP · Data under Open Government Licence