Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

TQ4 5BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TQ4 5BX.

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Population

435

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 33,200 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: TQ4 5BX 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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1/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

At 74% private renter occupancy, TQ4 5BX is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

TQ4 5BX is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Polsham in Paignton. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Roundham with Hyde ward and the Torbay constituency.

Day-to-day life in TQ4 5BX has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 129 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 5BX are sourced from Output Area E00076982 (shared with 317 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 5BX. 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

White / British90.7%
Asian / British Asian6.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around TQ4 5BX is above average at 129 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.

Violence and sexual offences360
Shoplifting168
Anti-social behaviour150
Other theft67
Criminal damage and arson66

school Local Schools

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Sacred Heart Catholic School

Good230 pupils0.3 km
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Curledge Street Academy

Good474 pupils0.5 km
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Oldway Primary School

Outstanding685 pupils0.5 km
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St Michael's Church of England Academy

27 pupils0.7 km
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The Brunel Academy

Requires Improvement47 pupils0.7 km
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Hayes School

Good428 pupils1.1 km
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Paignton Academy

Requires Improvement1448 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

44 nearby
  • Fast food kiosk (near pier)0.1 km
  • Bengal Spice0.2 km
  • Chicoland Pizza0.3 km
  • Golden Dragon0.4 km
  • Golden Lily Chinese0.3 km
  • + 39 more
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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • £Stretcher0.3 km
  • Apples N Pears0.2 km
  • Aroma Grill0.2 km
  • Bellamys Fruit and Veg Shop0.3 km
  • Ben's Bakes0.1 km
  • + 28 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

62 nearby
  • Barclay Guest House0.4 km
  • Belle Dene Guest House0.4 km
  • Carrington Guest House0.4 km
  • Haldon Guest House0.4 km
  • Jacaranda Hotel0.4 km
  • + 57 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Five Walls Hop House0.5 km
  • Lucky 7 Club0.1 km
  • Oatlands Club0.4 km
  • Palace Place Social Club0.2 km
  • The Oldenburg Hotel0.4 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

47 nearby
  • Artisan Coffee Boutique0.2 km
  • Caffe Cosi0.3 km
  • Chandlers0.4 km
  • Frankies Breakfast bar and Coffee Shop0.3 km
  • Hammonds0.4 km
  • + 42 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Sebastien’s Foods0.1 km
  • Devon Mini Market0.0 km
  • K A Mini Market0.1 km
  • Lidl0.3 km
  • Proper Shop0.4 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Paignton0.3 km
  • Torquay3.2 km
  • Torre4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Hyde Road0.1 km
  • Palace Avenue0.2 km
  • Victoria Park0.2 km
  • Hyde Road0.2 km
  • Victoria Park0.2 km