TQ4 5AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sands Road, 0.5km 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 dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 94 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £329k. 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 5AS are sourced from Output Area E00076989 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SANDS ROAD, TQ4 5AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDS ROAD, TQ4 5AS.
302
48
£ 33,200 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ4 5AS 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 5AS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 5AS. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 329,000
2 sales · Mean £ 329,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TQ4 5AS is above average at 94 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
Curledge Street Academy
St Michael's Church of England Academy
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Hayes School
Oldway Primary School
The Brunel Academy
Paignton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Fast food kiosk (near pier)0.5 km
- Bengal Spice0.7 km
- Chicoland Pizza0.5 km
- Golden Dragon0.8 km
- Golden Lily Chinese0.6 km
- + 33 more
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- £Stretcher0.5 km
- Apples N Pears0.5 km
- Aroma Grill0.4 km
- Bellamys Fruit and Veg Shop0.4 km
- Ben's Bakes0.6 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
58 nearby- Barclay Guest House0.6 km
- Belle Dene Guest House0.6 km
- Carrington Guest House0.6 km
- Haldon Guest House0.6 km
- Jacaranda Hotel0.6 km
- + 53 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Five Walls Hop House0.5 km
- Lucky 7 Club0.5 km
- Oatlands Club1.0 km
- Palace Place Social Club0.6 km
- The Oldenburg Hotel0.5 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- Artisan Coffee Boutique0.6 km
- Caffe Cosi0.2 km
- Chandlers0.4 km
- Frankies Breakfast bar and Coffee Shop0.4 km
- Hammonds0.5 km
- + 43 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sebastien’s Foods0.5 km
- K A Mini Market0.6 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Proper Shop0.5 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Paignton0.3 km
- Torquay3.6 km
- Torre4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Dartmouth Road0.0 km
- Dartmouth Road0.1 km
- Elmsleigh Road0.1 km
- Fisher Street0.2 km
- Great Western Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ45AS · Data under Open Government Licence