Norman Road is in Paignton and in Torbay district. TQ3 2BE is located in the Roundham with Hyde electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torbay. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Norman Road, Paignton, TQ3 2BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ3 2BG, TQ4 6BL, TQ3 2BD, TQ4 6BJ, TQ3 2UA, TQ3 2BQ, TQ3 2BH, TQ3 2BA, TQ4 6BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TQ3 2BE is primarily male, with 57.4% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 42.6% | -10.2% | 51.0% | -8.4% |
| Male | 47.2% | 57.4% | 10.2% | 49.0% | 8.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.1% | 33.9% | -1.2% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.1% | 36.7% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -7.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 3.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 16.9% | 19% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 9.9% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 6.6% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 28% | 36.7% | 8.7% | 48.4% | -11.7% |
| Good health | 41.5% | 34.6% | -6.9% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 20.7% | 17.3% | -3.4% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 6.8% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 4.6% | 3.0% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around TQ3 2BE this area, 29.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.9% | 29.9% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 11.7% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 12% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 7.6% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 14.1% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 20.6% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -13.2% |
| Other | 5.3% | 4.1% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.4% | 98.1% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.9% | 93.2% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 93.2% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 54.8% | 46.2% | 8.6% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norman Road was 68.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.8% lower than the Clifton with Maidenway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Norman Road has the 26th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Clifton with Maidenway and the 215th highest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 Seacroft Court Norman Road, Paignton, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-07-30 | £157,290 |
| 17 Norman Road, Paignton, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-10-18 | £247,624 |
| 8 Norman Road, Paignton, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-09-02 | £322,060 |
| 10 Norman Road, Paignton, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2018-08-31 | £120,990 |
| Flat 4 Seacroft Court Norman Road, Paignton, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2018-08-29 | £161,525 |
The percentage of retired residents living in TQ3 2BE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 89 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldway Primary School Higher Polsham Road , TQ3 2SY | 4out of 4 | 541 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Cecil Road , TQ3 2SH | 3out of 4 | 545 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curledge Street Academy Curledge Street , TQ4 5BA | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Academy C/O Lal Language School , Conway Road , TQ4 5LH | - not rated | 1,199 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayes School Hayes Road , TQ4 5PJ | 2out of 4 | 1,711 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paignton Academy Waterleat Road , TQ3 3WA | 3out of 4 | 2,173 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | 4out of 4 | 4,451 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY | 4out of 4 | 4,592 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Torquay Academy Cricketfield Road , TQ2 7NU | 3out of 4 | 5,131 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spires College Westlands Lane , TQ1 3PE | 3out of 4 | 5,285 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Devon College Vantage Point , Long Road TQ4 7EJ | - not rated | 3,629 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Bridge School 1 Lower Polsham Road , TQ3 2AF | - not rated | 364 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| The Brunel Academy 170b Torquay Road , TQ3 2AL | - not rated | 369 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Devon School Intek House , 52 Borough Road TQ4 7DQ | - not rated | 2,831 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eat That Frog C.I.C 91 Union Street , TQ1 3DG | - not rated | 4,183 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EF Academy Torbay EF House, Castle Road , TQ1 3BG | - not rated | 4,230 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boathouse | Marine Drive | 287 yd | |
| Paignton Pier Chippy Co | Paignton Pier, Esplanade Road | 309 yd | |
| Bayside Cafe | Kiosk 2, Eastern Esplanade | 394 yd | |
| The Local Cafe & Bar | 71 Torbay Road | 430 yd | |
| Jingles | 29 Hyde Road | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inn on the Green | 27 Esplanade Road | 158 yd | |
| The Spinning Wheel Inn | 19 Esplanade Road | 335 yd | |
| Hyde Dendy | 18 Esplanade Road | 389 yd | |
| Henrys Bar | 53 Torbay Road | 442 yd | |
| Grand Central | 51 Torbay Road | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Cream Kiosk | Paignton Pier, Esplanade Road | 309 yd | |
| Donut and Sundae Kiosk | Paignton Pier, Esplanade Road | 309 yd | |
| Waffle Hut | Paignton Pier, Esplanade Road | 309 yd | |
| The Rugga Shack | Paignton Pier, Esplanade Road | 309 yd | |
| The Proper coffee kiosk | North Beach Managers Office | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proper Shop | 69 Torbay Road | 430 yd | |
| Sebastien’s Foods | 28 Hyde Road | 481 yd | |
| K A Mini Market | 10 Hyde Road | 507 yd | |
| Devon Mini Market | 33-35 Torquay Road | 598 yd | |
| Tesco | 2-4 Victoria Street | 651 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Genisis Health Suite THE PALACE THE PALACE ESPLANADE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 67 yd |
| Parkfield COLIN ROAD | cycling | 280 yd |
| Victoria Park THE OLD BAKERY REAR OF 17 THE OLD BAKERY REAR OF 17 HYDE ROAD | tennis courts | 397 yd |
| St Paul'S Church Hall Torquay Road | 495 yd | |
| Torbay School TORQUAY ROAD | 538 yd | |
| Oldway Public Park (Closed) Torquay Road | tennis courts | 607 yd |
| Queens Park Sports Club QUEENS PARK QUEENS PARK QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches | 615 yd |
| Oldway Primary School HIGHER POLSHAM ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 643 yd |
| Torbay Indoor Bowls Association TORQUAY ROAD | indoor bowls | 656 yd |
| Winners 2000 Fitness Limited (Paignton) (Closed) 6a 6a Dartmouth Road | health and fitness suite | 720 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 33.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.