TQ4 5DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fisher Street, 0.4km from St. Michaels in Paignton. Administratively it sits within Goodrington with Roselands ward and the Torbay constituency.
For families considering a move, TQ4 5DU represents a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 58) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 19.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ4 5DU are sourced from Output Area E00076914 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FISHER STREET, TQ4 5DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FISHER STREET, TQ4 5DU.
280
58
£ 40,600 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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 5DU — age 58, 59% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 19.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ4 5DU. The average age is 58.2. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 122,000
41 sales · Mean £ 125,068
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TQ4 5DU has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Michael's Church of England Academy
Curledge Street Academy
Hayes School
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Oldway Primary School
Paignton Academy
The Brunel Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Fast food kiosk (near pier)0.7 km
- Bengal Spice0.9 km
- Chicoland Pizza0.6 km
- Golden Lily Chinese0.8 km
- Kings Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- + 27 more
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- £Stretcher0.7 km
- Apples N Pears0.7 km
- Aroma Grill0.6 km
- Bellamys Fruit and Veg Shop0.6 km
- Ben's Bakes0.8 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
51 nearby- Barclay Guest House0.8 km
- Belle Dene Guest House0.9 km
- Carrington Guest House0.8 km
- Haldon Guest House0.8 km
- Jacaranda Hotel0.8 km
- + 46 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Five Walls Hop House0.6 km
- Lucky 7 Club0.7 km
- Palace Place Social Club0.8 km
- The Oldenburg Hotel0.7 km
- Ye Olde Wellhouse0.7 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- Artisan Coffee Boutique0.8 km
- Caffe Cosi0.4 km
- Chandlers0.6 km
- Frankies Breakfast bar and Coffee Shop0.6 km
- Hammonds0.7 km
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sebastien’s Foods0.7 km
- K A Mini Market0.8 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Proper Shop0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Paignton0.5 km
- Torquay3.8 km
- Torre4.9 km
Bus Stops
- The Big Tree Fisher St0.0 km
- The Big Tree Fisher Street0.1 km
- Dartmouth Road0.2 km
- Elmsleigh Road0.2 km
- Fisher Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ45DU · Data under Open Government Licence