TQ4 5DR is an up-and-coming urban area on Commercial Road, 0.5km from Polsham in Paignton. Administratively it sits within Roundham with Hyde ward and the Torbay constituency.
For renters and young professionals, TQ4 5DR offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 110 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 5DR are sourced from Output Area E00076989 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COMMERCIAL ROAD, TQ4 5DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMMERCIAL ROAD, TQ4 5DR.
302
48
£ 33,200 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ4 5DR 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 5DR — age 48, 46% ownership, 50% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ4 5DR. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TQ4 5DR is above average at 110 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
Sacred Heart Catholic School
St Michael's Church of England Academy
Oldway Primary School
The Brunel Academy
Hayes School
Paignton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Fast food kiosk (near pier)0.2 km
- Bengal Spice0.3 km
- Chicoland Pizza0.2 km
- Golden Dragon0.5 km
- Golden Lily Chinese0.3 km
- + 36 more
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- £Stretcher0.3 km
- Apples N Pears0.2 km
- Aroma Grill0.1 km
- Bellamys Fruit and Veg Shop0.2 km
- Ben's Bakes0.2 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
63 nearby- Barclay Guest House0.4 km
- Belle Dene Guest House0.4 km
- Carrington Guest House0.4 km
- Haldon Guest House0.4 km
- Jacaranda Hotel0.4 km
- + 58 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Five Walls Hop House0.4 km
- Lucky 7 Club0.1 km
- Oatlands Club0.6 km
- Palace Place Social Club0.2 km
- The Oldenburg Hotel0.3 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- Artisan Coffee Boutique0.3 km
- Caffe Cosi0.2 km
- Chandlers0.3 km
- Frankies Breakfast bar and Coffee Shop0.3 km
- Hammonds0.3 km
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sebastien’s Foods0.2 km
- K A Mini Market0.2 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- Proper Shop0.4 km
- Tesco0.0 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Paignton0.2 km
- Torquay3.3 km
- Torre4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Palace Avenue0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ45DR · Data under Open Government Licence