TQ4 — PAIGNTON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in TQ4

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in TQ4 is £299,527, which is 22% below the Devon average of £385,452.

Property values in TQ4 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in TQ4 have fallen 4.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£423,297	314
Semi-detached	£289,162	256
Terraced	£248,376	280
Flat	£158,110	231
All types	£299,527	1161

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in TQ4

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 64.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, TQ4 has a crime rate well 21% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

25.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

1.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

11.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

12.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in TQ4

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

TQ4 has 7 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
White Rock Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
South Devon College	Post-16	Not inspected	mi
Cambian Devon School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Hayes School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Curledge Street Academy	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

140,126

Population

Median Age

25%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

25.0%

Private rent

24.0%

Social rent

8.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in TQ4 are 327.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

327.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

81%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in TQ4 is collected by Torquay Council. The Band D rate is £2,387/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

TQ4 — PAIGNTON

Area Summary

TQ4 (PAIGNTON) offers property prices near the national average (£299,527), low crime (21% below national average), 7 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (327 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in TQ4?

The average house price in TQ4 (PAIGNTON) is £299,527, based on 1161 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 4% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 4.9% over the past year.

Is TQ4 a safe area to live?

Crime in TQ4 is significantly below the national average (64.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (25.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (11.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in TQ4?

There are 7 schools in or near TQ4. 29% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in TQ4?

Council tax in TQ4 is collected by Torquay Council. The Band D rate is £2,387 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in TQ4?

The average broadband download speed in TQ4 is 327 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 81%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in TQ4 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 25% of homes in TQ4 are owner-occupied. 24% are privately rented and 8% are social housing. The total population is approximately 140,126.