TQ4 5AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dartmouth Road, 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ4 5AW are sourced from Output Area E00076912 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DARTMOUTH ROAD, TQ4 5AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DARTMOUTH ROAD, TQ4 5AW.
392
51
£ 40,600 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ4 5AW 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 5AW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 44% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ4 5AW. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TQ4 5AW is moderate at 50 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
St Michael's Church of England Academy
Curledge Street 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)0.7 km
- Bengal Spice0.9 km
- Chicoland Pizza0.6 km
- Golden Dragon0.9 km
- Golden Lily Chinese0.7 km
- + 33 more
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- £Stretcher0.6 km
- Apples N Pears0.6 km
- Aroma Grill0.5 km
- Bellamys Fruit and Veg Shop0.6 km
- Ben's Bakes0.7 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
54 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
- + 49 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Five Walls Hop House0.6 km
- Lucky 7 Club0.6 km
- Palace Place Social Club0.7 km
- The Oldenburg Hotel0.6 km
- Ye Olde Wellhouse0.6 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- Artisan Coffee Boutique0.8 km
- Caffe Cosi0.4 km
- Chandlers0.6 km
- Frankies Breakfast bar and Coffee Shop0.5 km
- Hammonds0.6 km
- + 43 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sebastien’s Foods0.7 km
- K A Mini Market0.8 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Proper Shop0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Paignton0.5 km
- Torquay3.7 km
- Torre4.9 km
Bus Stops
- The Big Tree Fisher St0.1 km
- Dartmouth Road0.1 km
- The Big Tree Fisher Street0.1 km
- Elmsleigh Road0.2 km
- Fisher Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ45AW · Data under Open Government Licence