TQ4 5AT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Elmsleigh Park, 0.4km from St. Michaels in Paignton. Administratively it sits within Goodrington with Roselands 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. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £208k, down 39.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ4 5AT are sourced from Output Area E00076912 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELMSLEIGH PARK, TQ4 5AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELMSLEIGH PARK, TQ4 5AT.
392
51
£ 40,600 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ4 5AT 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
No single demographic signal dominates TQ4 5AT — age 51, 44% ownership, 54% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 39.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ4 5AT. The average age is 50.8. 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
Flat
£ 157,500
21 sales · Mean £ 149,297
Semi-Detached
£ 465,000
3 sales · Mean £ 465,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TQ4 5AT is moderate at 67 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
Hayes School
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Oldway Primary School
The Brunel Academy
Paignton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Fast food kiosk (near pier)0.6 km
- Bengal Spice0.8 km
- Chicoland Pizza0.5 km
- Golden Dragon0.8 km
- Golden Lily Chinese0.6 km
- + 33 more
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- £Stretcher0.6 km
- Apples N Pears0.5 km
- Aroma Grill0.5 km
- Bellamys Fruit and Veg Shop0.5 km
- Ben's Bakes0.7 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
56 nearby- Barclay Guest House0.7 km
- Belle Dene Guest House0.8 km
- Carrington Guest House0.7 km
- Haldon Guest House0.7 km
- Jacaranda Hotel0.7 km
- + 51 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Five Walls Hop House0.5 km
- Lucky 7 Club0.6 km
- Palace Place Social Club0.6 km
- The Oldenburg Hotel0.5 km
- Ye Olde Wellhouse0.6 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- Artisan Coffee Boutique0.7 km
- Caffe Cosi0.3 km
- Chandlers0.5 km
- Frankies Breakfast bar and Coffee Shop0.5 km
- Hammonds0.5 km
- + 43 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sebastien’s Foods0.6 km
- K A Mini Market0.7 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Proper Shop0.6 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Paignton0.4 km
- Torquay3.7 km
- Torre4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Elmsleigh Road0.1 km
- Dartmouth Road0.1 km
- Fisher Street0.1 km
- Dartmouth Road0.2 km
- The Big Tree Fisher St0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ45AT · Data under Open Government Licence