Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

FISHER STREET, TQ4 5EL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FISHER STREET, TQ4 5EL.

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Population

314

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 33,200 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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2/10
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6/10
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9/10
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7/10
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4/10
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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TQ4 5EL — age 45, 47% ownership, 53% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

TQ4 5EL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fisher Street, 0.3km from St. Michaels in Paignton. Administratively it sits within Roundham with Hyde ward and the Torbay constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £191k. 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 5EL are sourced from Output Area E00076964 (shared with 12 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 5EL. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.4%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 219,000

3 sales · Mean £ 216,333

Terraced

£ 176,250

4 sales · Mean £ 168,125

Flat

£ 115,000

3 sales · Mean £ 114,166

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

Crime around TQ4 5EL is above average at 92 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 offences273
Shoplifting145
Anti-social behaviour81
Criminal damage and arson51
Other theft45

school Local Schools

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Curledge Street Academy

Good474 pupils0.1 km
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St Michael's Church of England Academy

27 pupils0.2 km
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Hayes School

Good428 pupils0.6 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic School

Good230 pupils0.7 km
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Oldway Primary School

Outstanding685 pupils1.0 km
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Paignton Academy

Requires Improvement1448 pupils1.1 km
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The Brunel Academy

Requires Improvement47 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Fast food kiosk (near pier)0.6 km
  • Bengal Spice0.7 km
  • Chicoland Pizza0.3 km
  • Golden Dragon0.6 km
  • Golden Lily Chinese0.4 km
  • + 29 more
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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • £Stretcher0.6 km
  • Apples N Pears0.4 km
  • Aroma Grill0.5 km
  • Bellamys Fruit and Veg Shop0.6 km
  • Ben's Bakes0.6 km
  • + 26 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

56 nearby
  • Barclay Guest House0.8 km
  • Belle Dene Guest House0.8 km
  • Carrington Guest House0.7 km
  • Haldon Guest House0.8 km
  • Jacaranda Hotel0.8 km
  • + 51 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Five Walls Hop House0.2 km
  • Lucky 7 Club0.5 km
  • Oatlands Club0.9 km
  • Palace Place Social Club0.5 km
  • The Oldenburg Hotel0.3 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

46 nearby
  • Artisan Coffee Boutique0.5 km
  • Caffe Cosi0.3 km
  • Chandlers0.6 km
  • Frankies Breakfast bar and Coffee Shop0.6 km
  • Hammonds0.3 km
  • + 41 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Sebastien’s Foods0.6 km
  • K A Mini Market0.6 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Proper Shop0.7 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Paignton0.5 km
  • Torquay3.7 km
  • Torre4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Mayfield Doctors Surgery0.1 km
  • Winner Street0.1 km
  • Fisher Street0.2 km
  • Fisher Street0.2 km
  • Midvale Road0.2 km