Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

VICTORIA STREET, TQ4 5DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA STREET, TQ4 5DD.

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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 5DD 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

74% of homes in TQ4 5DD 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.

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

TQ4 5DD is an up-and-coming urban area on Victoria Street, 0.4km from Polsham in Paignton. Administratively it sits within Roundham with Hyde ward and the Torbay constituency.

For renters and young professionals, TQ4 5DD offers 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. Outside of residential hours, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (142 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £337k. 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 5DD 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 5DD. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 300,000

1 sales · Mean £ 300,000

Terraced

£ 421,250

2 sales · Mean £ 421,250

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

Crime rates near TQ4 5DD are high at 142 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 offences348
Shoplifting168
Anti-social behaviour145
Criminal damage and arson68
Other theft62

school Local Schools

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Curledge Street Academy

Good474 pupils0.4 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic School

Good230 pupils0.4 km
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Oldway Primary School

Outstanding685 pupils0.6 km
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St Michael's Church of England Academy

27 pupils0.6 km
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The Brunel Academy

Requires Improvement47 pupils0.8 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

41 nearby
  • Fast food kiosk (near pier)0.1 km
  • Bengal Spice0.3 km
  • Chicoland Pizza0.3 km
  • Golden Dragon0.5 km
  • Golden Lily Chinese0.4 km
  • + 36 more
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Retailers - Other

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

65 nearby
  • Barclay Guest House0.3 km
  • Belle Dene Guest House0.3 km
  • Carrington Guest House0.3 km
  • Haldon Guest House0.3 km
  • Jacaranda Hotel0.3 km
  • + 60 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Five Walls Hop House0.5 km
  • Lucky 7 Club0.0 km
  • Oatlands Club0.5 km
  • Palace Place Social Club0.3 km
  • The Oldenburg Hotel0.4 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

48 nearby
  • Artisan Coffee Boutique0.3 km
  • Caffe Cosi0.2 km
  • Chandlers0.3 km
  • Frankies Breakfast bar and Coffee Shop0.2 km
  • Hammonds0.4 km
  • + 43 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Sebastien’s Foods0.1 km
  • K A Mini Market0.2 km
  • Lidl0.2 km
  • Proper Shop0.3 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Hyde Road0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km