Mead Close, Paignton, TQ3 2PS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TQ3 2PS has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.6% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	60.2%	58.6%	-1.6%	51.0%	7.6%
Male	39.8%	41.4%	1.6%	49.0%	-7.6%

Partnership Status

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	28.2%	28.1%	-0.1%	37.9%	-9.8%
Married: Opposite sex	34.2%	37.9%	3.7%	44.2%	-6.3%
Separated	1.9%	2.8%	0.9%	2.2%	0.6%
Divorced	10.2%	11.2%	1.0%	9.1%	2.1%
Widowed	25.6%	20%	-5.6%	6.1%	13.9%

Health

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (59%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	27.4%	30.8%	3.4%	48.4%	-17.6%
Good health	42.8%	28.2%	-14.6%	33.6%	-5.4%
Fair health	22.4%	30.1%	7.7%	12.7%	17.4%
Bad health	6.4%	7.7%	1.3%	4.0%	3.7%
Very bad health	1%	3.2%	2.2%	1.2%	2.0%

Education and Qualifications

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 2PS this area, 33.7% 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 15.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	35.7%	33.7%	-2.0%	18.2%	15.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.4%	12.3%	2.9%	9.6%	2.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.7%	14.7%	-6.0%	13.4%	1.3%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	7%	3.2%	5.3%	1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.3%	11.6%	3.3%	16.9%	-5.3%
Degree or Similar	17.3%	15.8%	-1.5%	33.8%	-18.0%
Other	4.9%	4.9%	0.0%	2.8%	2.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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%	2.3%	2.3%	0.7%	1.6%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.8%	0.8%
Mixed Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	99.7%	94.9%	-4.8%	81.4%	13.5%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.8% 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	96.7%	94.8%	-1.9%	83.2%	11.6%
European Union	1%	2.9%	1.9%	6.1%	-3.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	1.6%	1.3%	5.6%	-4.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.3%	94.8%	-1.5%	83.2%	11.6%
10+ Years	0%	4.5%	4.5%	9.8%	-5.3%
5-10 Years	1.3%	0.3%	-1.0%	2.9%	-2.6%
Less than 2 years	2.3%	0.3%	-2.0%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	65.6%	76.7%	-11.1%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Poland	1%	1.3%	-0.3%
North Africa	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	32.5%	13.5%	19.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.2%	37.2%	-2.0%
Christian	52.3%	46.2%	6.1%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Other religion	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Not answered	10.6%	6.0%	4.6%

Safety

Is Mead Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mead Close was 142.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 111.5% higher than the Clifton with Maidenway average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Mead Close has the 12th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Clifton with Maidenway and the 86th highest crime rate of 468 local areas in Torbay .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£33,200

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in TQ3 2PS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Mead Close are based on 34 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Torbay.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Mead Close, Paignton, TQ3 2PS

Estimated Average Property Prices for TQ3 2PS

Average Price
£214,853

Semi-Detached
£235,349

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£206,069

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Mead Close

Average Price
£163,814

Semi-Detached
£228,463

Terraced
£161,860

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£157,414

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Mead CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Mead Close, Paignton, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£185,000	2025-12-17	£183,542
9 Mead Close, Paignton, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£160,000	2025-06-06	£160,182
5 Mead Close, Paignton, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£210,000	2022-05-10	£195,985
10 Mead Close, Paignton, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£165,000	2021-07-27	£166,131
5 Mead Close, Paignton, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£168,000	2021-02-04	£178,538

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TQ3 2PS

Employment

TQ3 2PS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in TQ3 2PS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	135
Full-Time Employee	52
Part-Time Employee	24
Self-Employed	22
Long-Term Sick or disabled	17
Looking after home or family	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Unemployed	6
Other	5
Student (economically inactive)	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Human health and social work activities	17
Education	16
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Manufacturing	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Construction	5
Other	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Information and communication	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oldway Primary School Higher Polsham Road , TQ3 2SY	- not rated	315 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oldway Primary School Higher Polsham Road , TQ3 2SY	3out of 4	315 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic School Cecil Road , TQ3 2SH	- not rated	388 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic School Cecil Road , TQ3 2SH	3out of 4	388 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Curledge Street Academy Curledge Street , TQ4 5BA	3out of 4	1,045 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Paignton Academy Waterleat Road , TQ3 3WA	- not rated	2,129 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Paignton Community and Sports College Waterleat Road , TQ3 3WA	- not rated	2,129 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL	3out of 4	4,271 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL	- not rated	4,271 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY	- not rated	4,425 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
South Devon College Vantage Point , Long Road TQ4 7EJ	- not rated	3,699 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Preston Bridge School 1 Lower Polsham Road , Paignton TQ3 2AF	- not rated	163 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brunel School 170b Torquay Road , TQ3 2AL	2out of 4	193 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Torbay School 170b Torquay Road , TQ3 2AL	- not rated	194 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Brunel Academy 170b Torquay Road , TQ3 2AL	- not rated	194 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Torbay PRU Higher Polsham Road , TQ3 2SZ	- not rated	334 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Big Baps	30-32 Manor Road	400 yd
East in the West	75 Torquay Road	418 yd
The Boathouse	Marine Drive	433 yd
Hyde Park Cafe	23 Hyde Road	464 yd
Jingles	29 Hyde Road	555 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Oatlands Club	37 Woodland Park	374 yd
8 Ball Bar & Sports	3 Manor Corner, Manor Road	380 yd
Ship Inn	26 Manor Road	401 yd
Inn on the Green	27 Esplanade Road	451 yd
The Old Manor Inn	10 Old Torquay Road	525 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
House Of Wong	118 Torquay Road	64 yd
Oldway Tearooms	Oldway Mansion, Torquay Road	322 yd
Poolside Kiosk	Victoria Park, Kingsley Road	432 yd
Nads Baps	36 Upper Manor Road	433 yd
Ocean Wild Fish Bar	1c Old Torquay Road	458 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
K A Mini Market	10 Hyde Road	505 yd
Sebastien’s Foods	28 Hyde Road	581 yd
Devon Mini Market	33-35 Torquay Road	589 yd
Tesco	Pembroke House, 266-268 Torquay Road	621 yd
Tesco	2-4 Victoria Street	716 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Paul'S Church Hall Torquay Road		156 yd
Torbay School TORQUAY ROAD		195 yd
Oldway Public Park (Closed) Torquay Road	tennis courts	215 yd
Oldway Primary School HIGHER POLSHAM ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	289 yd
Torbay Indoor Bowls Association TORQUAY ROAD	indoor bowls	293 yd
Parkfield COLIN ROAD	cycling	353 yd
Victoria Park THE OLD BAKERY REAR OF 17 THE OLD BAKERY REAR OF 17 HYDE ROAD	tennis courts	377 yd
Genisis Health Suite THE PALACE THE PALACE ESPLANADE ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	446 yd
Winners 2000 Fitness Limited (Paignton) (Closed) 6a 6a Dartmouth Road	health and fitness suite	793 yd
Preston Gym (Closed) Seaway Road	health and fitness suite	837 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	48.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	44.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	59.75 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	59.75 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of TQ3 2PS