Borough Park Road, Paignton, TQ3 3TZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TQ3 3TZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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	46.3%	49.7%	3.4%	51.0%	-1.3%
Male	53.7%	50.3%	-3.4%	49.0%	1.3%

Partnership Status

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 3TZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.6% 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	25.5%	26.9%	1.4%	37.9%	-11.0%
Married: Opposite sex	60.8%	55.6%	-5.2%	44.2%	11.4%
Separated	4.3%	2.2%	-2.1%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	5%	8%	3.0%	9.1%	-1.1%
Widowed	4.3%	7.3%	3.0%	6.1%	1.2%

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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	45.2%	45.9%	0.7%	48.4%	-2.5%
Good health	38.9%	39.8%	0.9%	33.6%	6.2%
Fair health	11.1%	11.4%	0.3%	12.7%	-1.3%
Bad health	4%	2.3%	-1.7%	4.0%	-1.7%
Very bad health	0.9%	0.6%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.6%

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.

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 22.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	21.6%	15.9%	-5.7%	18.2%	-2.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.7%	13.4%	-1.3%	9.6%	3.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.9%	13.8%	-7.1%	13.4%	0.4%
Apprenticeship	5%	8%	3.0%	5.3%	2.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.7%	23.6%	8.9%	16.9%	6.7%
Degree or Similar	18.7%	22.1%	3.4%	33.8%	-11.7%
Other	4.3%	3.3%	-1.0%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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)
Other Asian	1.1%	1.5%	0.4%	1.6%	-0.1%
Black Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	0.8%	0.4%
White	97.4%	97.1%	-0.3%	81.4%	15.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95% 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	96.9%	95%	-1.9%	83.2%	11.8%
European Union	1.4%	3.2%	1.8%	6.1%	-2.9%
Africa	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	0.9%	-0.5%	5.6%	-4.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.9%	95%	-1.9%	83.2%	11.8%
10+ Years	0%	4.4%	4.4%	9.8%	-5.4%
5-10 Years	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	2%	0%	-2.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.9%	76.7%	7.2%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
No passport held	15%	13.5%	1.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.1%	37.2%	4.9%
Christian	52.6%	46.2%	6.4%
Other religion	2%	0.6%	1.4%
Not answered	3.2%	6.0%	-2.8%

Safety

Is Borough Park Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Borough Park Road was 15.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.4% lower than the Churston with Galmpton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Borough Park Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Churston with Galmpton and the 55th lowest crime rate of 468 local areas in Torbay .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£40,200

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in TQ3 3TZ, 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
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 - 6/10 (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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Borough Park Road are based on 91 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 Borough Park Road, Paignton, TQ3 3TZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for TQ3 3TZ

Average Price
£335,564

Semi-Detached
£329,424

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£339,511

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Borough Park Road

Average Price
£327,181

Semi-Detached
£329,716

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£333,089

Flats/Maisonettes
£136,779

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Borough Park Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Borough Park Road, Paignton, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£385,000	2025-03-21	£385,823
29 Borough Park Road, Paignton, Torbay Detached, an established residential building	£269,950	2025-03-13	£269,950
41 Borough Park Road, Paignton, Torbay Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2024-09-26	£275,899
43 Borough Park Road, Paignton, Torbay Detached, an established residential building	£320,000	2023-10-27	£304,778
7 Borough Park Road, Paignton, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£395,000	2023-07-31	£385,146

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TQ3 3TZ

Employment

TQ3 3TZ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in TQ3 3TZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	92
Retired	91
Part-Time Employee	33
Self-Employed	26
Looking after home or family	12
Student (economically inactive)	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Other	2
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	35
Human health and social work activities	26
Education	18
Construction	17
Accommodation and food service activities	14
Manufacturing	10
Administrative and support service activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Other	7
Transport and storage	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Information and communication	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School Blagdon Road , TQ3 3YA	3out of 4	785 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School Blagdon Road , TQ3 3YA	- not rated	785 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hayes School Hayes Road , TQ4 5PJ	- not rated	1,079 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hayes School Hayes Road , TQ4 5PJ	- not rated	1,079 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Foxhole Infants' and Nursery School Fernicombe Road , TQ3 3UX	- not rated	1,384 yd	Community school	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	471 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Paignton Community and Sports College Waterleat Road , TQ3 3WA	- not rated	471 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy Greenway Road , Churston Ferrers TQ5 0LN	3out of 4	4,777 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Greenway Road , Churston Ferrers TQ5 0LN	- not rated	4,777 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	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	1,791 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cambian Devon School Intek House , 52 Borough Road TQ4 7DQ	- not rated	406 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tower House School Fisher Street , TQ4 5EW	- not rated	1,713 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Torbay PRU Higher Polsham Road , TQ3 2SZ	- not rated	2,255 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Torhill @ the Polsham Centre 25 Higher Polsham Road , TQ3 2SZ	- not rated	2,255 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Garage 19 Torbay Road , TQ4 6AA	- not rated	2,320 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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Paignton Zoo	Paignton Zoological & Botanical Gardens Ltd, Totnes Road		605 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Cattlemans at The Parkers Arms	343-347 Totnes Road		542 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
South Devon School of Gymnastics	Unit 2, Alders Way		791 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
WM Morrison Supermarket Ltd	Totnes Road		647 yd
Asda	Borough Close		652 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Paignton Community & Sports Academy (Borough Road) BOROUGH ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	243 yd
Paignton Community & Sports Academy (Waterleat Road) WATERLEAT ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	471 yd
Winners 2000 Fitness Limited (Paignton) ASPEN WAY	health and fitness suite	840 yd
Hayes School HAYES ROAD	grass pitches	1,053 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	201.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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