Barnfield Road is in Paignton and in Torbay district. TQ3 2JU is located in the Clifton with Maidenway electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torbay. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barnfield Road, Paignton, TQ3 2JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ3 2LB, TQ3 2LA, TQ3 3QZ, TQ3 2JY, TQ3 2JZ, TQ3 3QA, TQ3 2JT, TQ3 2LD, TQ3 3NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TQ3 2JU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents 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 | 51% | 49.2% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 49% | 50.8% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of TQ3 2JU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.3% | 27.6% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.9% | 54.7% | -0.2% | 44.2% | 10.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 14% | 6.3% | -7.7% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 8.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 45.6% | 52.8% | 7.2% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 31.9% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 12.1% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.5% | 15.5% | -12.0% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 8.8% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 15% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 9.8% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.2% | 19.2% | -1.0% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 29% | 13.5% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.8% | 98% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 99.2% | 96.8% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.2% | 96.8% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.8% | 37.2% | 12.6% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barnfield Road was 53.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.4% lower than the Clifton with Maidenway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barnfield Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Clifton with Maidenway and the 193rd lowest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Barnfield Road, Paignton, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £222,500 | 2024-09-11 | £223,932 |
| 64 Barnfield Road, Paignton, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2024-05-31 | £290,659 |
| 65 Barnfield Road, Paignton, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-01-17 | £188,800 |
| 49 Barnfield Road, Paignton, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-11-11 | £310,954 |
| 74 Barnfield Road, Paignton, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-06-24 | £352,615 |
TQ3 2JU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Cecil Road , TQ3 2SH | 3out of 4 | 575 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldway Primary School Higher Polsham Road , TQ3 2SY | 4out of 4 | 614 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Ash Academy Pimm Road , TQ3 3XA | 2out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curledge Street Academy Curledge Street , TQ4 5BA | 3out of 4 | 1,048 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 | 1,162 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,408 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | 4out of 4 | 4,635 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY | 4out of 4 | 4,833 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 3,208 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 | 779 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| The Brunel Academy 170b Torquay Road , TQ3 2AL | - not rated | 1,077 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Devon School Intek House , 52 Borough Road TQ4 7DQ | - not rated | 2,084 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eat That Frog C.I.C 91 Union Street , TQ1 3DG | - not rated | 4,884 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EF Academy Torbay EF House, Castle Road , TQ1 3BG | - not rated | 4,927 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army Lunch Club | The Salvation Army, Princes Street | 440 yd | |
| Honeymoon Restaurant | 31 Church Street | 464 yd | |
| Artisan Coffee Boutique | 38 Church Street | 492 yd | |
| East in the West | 75 Torquay Road | 597 yd | |
| Nepalese Gurkha Restaurant | 77 Winner Street | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oatlands Club | 37 Woodland Park | 482 yd | |
| Palace Place Social Club | 1-2 Palace Place | 552 yd | |
| The Oldenburg Hotel | 46-48 Winner Street | 628 yd | |
| Paignton Conservative Club | 34 Palace Avenue | 706 yd | |
| Ye Olde Wellhouse | 3-5 Torquay Road | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Borough Road | 264 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 29 Colley End Road | 284 yd | |
| Golden Lily Chinese | 137 Winner Street | 510 yd | |
| Bengal Spice | 71 Torquay Road | 603 yd | |
| Winner Kebab House | 63 Winner Street | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Mini Market | 33-35 Torquay Road | 660 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Foodstore | 118 Foxhole Road | 694 yd | |
| K A Mini Market | 10 Hyde Road | 699 yd | |
| Tesco | 2-4 Victoria Street | 767 yd | |
| Sebastien’s Foods | 28 Hyde Road | 822 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oldway Primary School HIGHER POLSHAM ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 580 yd |
| St Paul'S Church Hall Torquay Road | 699 yd | |
| Victoria Park THE OLD BAKERY REAR OF 17 THE OLD BAKERY REAR OF 17 HYDE ROAD | tennis courts | 746 yd |
| Winners 2000 Fitness Limited (Paignton) (Closed) 6a 6a Dartmouth Road | health and fitness suite | 789 yd |
| Oldway Public Park (Closed) Torquay Road | tennis courts | 841 yd |
| Torbay Indoor Bowls Association TORQUAY ROAD | indoor bowls | 937 yd |
| Torbay School TORQUAY ROAD | 948 yd | |
| Foxhole Community Centre 11 BROOKMAN COURT 11 BROOKMAN COURT SMALLCOMBE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,041 yd |
| Tower House School (Closed) Fisher Street | 1,063 yd | |
| Foxhole Infants School (Closed) Fernicombe Road | grass pitches | 1,090 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 99 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 215.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.