Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

FISHER STREET, TQ4 5EJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FISHER STREET, TQ4 5EJ.

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Population

392

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 40,600 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TQ4 5EJ 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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2/10
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1/10
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5/10
workEmployment
2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TQ4 5EJ — age 51, 44% ownership, 54% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

TQ4 5EJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fisher Street, 0.3km 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 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £342k.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ4 5EJ are sourced from Output Area E00076912 (shared with 10 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 5EJ. 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

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 22%
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

£ 342,500

1 sales · Mean £ 342,500

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

Crime around TQ4 5EJ is moderate at 63 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.

Violence and sexual offences225
Anti-social behaviour72
Shoplifting58
Criminal damage and arson43
Other theft35

school Local Schools

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St Michael's Church of England Academy

27 pupils0.1 km
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Curledge Street Academy

Good474 pupils0.2 km
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Hayes School

Good428 pupils0.6 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic School

Good230 pupils0.9 km
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Oldway Primary School

Outstanding685 pupils1.1 km
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Paignton Academy

Requires Improvement1448 pupils1.2 km
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The Brunel Academy

Requires Improvement47 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • Fast food kiosk (near pier)0.6 km
  • Bengal Spice0.8 km
  • Chicoland Pizza0.4 km
  • Golden Dragon0.8 km
  • Golden Lily Chinese0.6 km
  • + 28 more
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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • £Stretcher0.7 km
  • Apples N Pears0.5 km
  • Aroma Grill0.5 km
  • Bellamys Fruit and Veg Shop0.6 km
  • Ben's Bakes0.7 km
  • + 26 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

54 nearby
  • Barclay Guest House0.8 km
  • Belle Dene Guest House0.8 km
  • Carrington Guest House0.8 km
  • Haldon Guest House0.8 km
  • Jacaranda Hotel0.8 km
  • + 49 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Five Walls Hop House0.4 km
  • Lucky 7 Club0.6 km
  • Palace Place Social Club0.6 km
  • The Oldenburg Hotel0.4 km
  • Ye Olde Wellhouse0.5 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

47 nearby
  • Artisan Coffee Boutique0.6 km
  • Caffe Cosi0.3 km
  • Chandlers0.6 km
  • Frankies Breakfast bar and Coffee Shop0.6 km
  • Hammonds0.4 km
  • + 42 more
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Paignton0.5 km
  • Torquay3.7 km
  • Torre4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Fisher Street0.0 km
  • St Michaels Road0.1 km
  • St Michaels Road0.1 km
  • Elmsleigh Road0.2 km
  • St Micheals Road0.2 km