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.
FISHER STREET, TQ4 5EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FISHER STREET, TQ4 5EL.
314
45
£ 33,200 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
Curledge Street Academy
St Michael's Church of England Academy
Hayes School
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Oldway Primary School
Paignton Academy
The Brunel Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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, 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
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
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Postcode Profile: TQ45EL · Data under Open Government Licence