Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

CURLEDGE STREET, TQ4 5BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CURLEDGE STREET, TQ4 5BB.

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Population

294

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 33,200 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TQ4 5BB 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

TQ4 5BB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 55% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (53) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

TQ4 5BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Curledge Street, 0.4km from St. Michaels in Paignton. Administratively it sits within Roundham with Hyde ward and the Torbay constituency.

For renters and young professionals, TQ4 5BB offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 44% 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: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 5BB are sourced from Output Area E00076988 (shared with 6 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 5BB. The average age is 53.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 120,000

1 sales · Mean £ 120,000

Flat

£ 120,000

1 sales · Mean £ 120,000

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

Crime around TQ4 5BB is above average at 94 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 offences300
Shoplifting162
Anti-social behaviour87
Criminal damage and arson60
Other theft48

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 pupils0.9 km
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Paignton Academy

Requires Improvement1448 pupils1.2 km
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The Brunel Academy

Requires Improvement47 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

39 nearby
  • Fast food kiosk (near pier)0.5 km
  • Bengal Spice0.6 km
  • Chicoland Pizza0.2 km
  • Golden Dragon0.6 km
  • Golden Lily Chinese0.4 km
  • + 34 more
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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • £Stretcher0.6 km
  • Apples N Pears0.3 km
  • Aroma Grill0.4 km
  • Bellamys Fruit and Veg Shop0.5 km
  • Ben's Bakes0.6 km
  • + 27 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

58 nearby
  • Barclay Guest House0.7 km
  • Belle Dene Guest House0.7 km
  • Carrington Guest House0.7 km
  • Haldon Guest House0.7 km
  • Jacaranda Hotel0.7 km
  • + 53 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Five Walls Hop House0.2 km
  • Lucky 7 Club0.4 km
  • Oatlands Club0.8 km
  • Palace Place Social Club0.4 km
  • The Oldenburg Hotel0.3 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

46 nearby
  • Artisan Coffee Boutique0.4 km
  • Caffe Cosi0.2 km
  • Chandlers0.6 km
  • Frankies Breakfast bar and Coffee Shop0.5 km
  • Hammonds0.3 km
  • + 41 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Sebastien’s Foods0.5 km
  • K A Mini Market0.5 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Proper Shop0.6 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Paignton0.4 km
  • Torquay3.6 km
  • Torre4.7 km

Bus Stops

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