TQ4 5BW is an up-and-coming urban area on Hyde Road, 0.2km from Polsham in Paignton. Administratively it sits within Roundham with Hyde ward and the Torbay constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TQ4 5BW is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 131 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £135k, 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 5BW are sourced from Output Area E00076978 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HYDE ROAD, TQ4 5BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HYDE ROAD, TQ4 5BW.
312
48
£ 33,200 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ4 5BW 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TQ4 5BW spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £135k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ4 5BW. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 133,000
3 sales · Mean £ 131,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TQ4 5BW is above average at 131 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- Fast food kiosk (near pier)0.1 km
- Bengal Spice0.1 km
- Chicoland Pizza0.4 km
- Golden Dragon0.5 km
- Golden Lily Chinese0.4 km
- + 39 more
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- £Stretcher0.3 km
- Apples N Pears0.3 km
- Aroma Grill0.3 km
- Bellamys Fruit and Veg Shop0.3 km
- Ben's Bakes0.1 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
60 nearby- Barclay Guest House0.4 km
- Belle Dene Guest House0.3 km
- Carrington Guest House0.3 km
- Haldon Guest House0.4 km
- Jacaranda Hotel0.4 km
- + 55 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Five Walls Hop House0.6 km
- Lucky 7 Club0.2 km
- Oatlands Club0.3 km
- Palace Place Social Club0.3 km
- The Old Manor Inn0.9 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- Artisan Coffee Boutique0.3 km
- Caffe Cosi0.4 km
- Chandlers0.4 km
- Frankies Breakfast bar and Coffee Shop0.4 km
- Hammonds0.5 km
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Sebastien’s Foods0.1 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Devon Mini Market0.1 km
- K A Mini Market0.0 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Paignton0.4 km
- Torquay3.1 km
- Torre4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Hyde Road0.0 km
- Victoria Park0.1 km
- Victoria Park0.1 km
- Victoria Park0.1 km
- Cecil Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ45BW · Data under Open Government Licence