TQ4 5EF is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.6km from Polsham in Paignton. Administratively it sits within Roundham with Hyde ward and the Torbay constituency.
For renters and young professionals, TQ4 5EF offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 125 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 5EF are sourced from Output Area E00076989 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TQ4 5EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TQ4 5EF.
302
48
£ 33,200 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ4 5EF 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
TQ4 5EF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ4 5EF. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TQ4 5EF is above average at 125 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
Curledge Street Academy
St Michael's Church of England Academy
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Oldway Primary School
The Brunel Academy
Hayes School
Paignton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Fast food kiosk (near pier)0.3 km
- Bengal Spice0.5 km
- Chicoland Pizza0.4 km
- Golden Dragon0.7 km
- Golden Lily Chinese0.5 km
- + 35 more
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- £Stretcher0.2 km
- Apples N Pears0.3 km
- Aroma Grill0.1 km
- Bellamys Fruit and Veg Shop0.2 km
- Ben's Bakes0.3 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
64 nearby- Barclay Guest House0.4 km
- Belle Dene Guest House0.4 km
- Carrington Guest House0.3 km
- Haldon Guest House0.4 km
- Jacaranda Hotel0.4 km
- + 59 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Five Walls Hop House0.5 km
- Lucky 7 Club0.2 km
- Oatlands Club0.7 km
- Palace Place Social Club0.4 km
- The Oldenburg Hotel0.5 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- Artisan Coffee Boutique0.5 km
- Caffe Cosi0.1 km
- Chandlers0.2 km
- Frankies Breakfast bar and Coffee Shop0.2 km
- Hammonds0.5 km
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sebastien’s Foods0.3 km
- K A Mini Market0.4 km
- Lidl0.2 km
- Proper Shop0.3 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Paignton0.1 km
- Torquay3.3 km
- Torre4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Great Western Road0.0 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Paignton Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ45EF · Data under Open Government Licence