Elmsleigh Road is in Paignton and in Torbay district. TQ4 5AB is located in the Goodrington with Roselands electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torbay. This postcode has been in use since 2001-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elmsleigh Road, Paignton, TQ4 5AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ4 5AL, TQ4 5AS, TQ4 5AJ, TQ4 5AX, TQ4 5AN, TQ4 6HB, TQ4 5AE, TQ4 5AU, TQ4 5AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TQ4 5AB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 51.3% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 46.7% | 48.7% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 30.6% | 31% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.5% | 31.6% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -12.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 17.8% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Widowed | 15.3% | 15.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 9.7% |
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 (62.3%) 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 | 33.6% | 33.2% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -15.2% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 29.1% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 22.1% | 22.4% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 9.7% |
| Bad health | 9.8% | 11.5% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 7.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
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 19.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.8% | 20.6% | -3.2% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 10.5% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 16% | -4.3% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 8.4% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 17.4% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 19.8% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -14.0% |
| Other | 10.3% | 7.3% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 4.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.6% | 96.7% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 92.6% 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% | 92.6% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 92.4% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.3% | 76.7% | -10.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 29.9% | 13.5% | 16.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.1% | 37.2% | 8.9% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elmsleigh Road was 138.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 137.8% higher than the Churston with Galmpton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elmsleigh Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Churston with Galmpton and the 91st highest crime rate of 468 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% 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 12 Elmsleigh Court Elmsleigh Road, Paignton, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-05-30 | £157,321 |
| Flat 7 Elmsleigh Court Elmsleigh Road, Paignton, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-07-21 | £138,377 |
| Flat 9 Elmsleigh Court Elmsleigh Road, Paignton, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-07-20 | £143,290 |
| Flat 11 Elmsleigh Court Elmsleigh Road, Paignton, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-11-24 | £121,016 |
| Flat 14 Elmsleigh Court Elmsleigh Road, Paignton, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-10-22 | £109,133 |
The percentage of retired residents living in TQ4 5AB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 120 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curledge Street Academy Curledge Street , TQ4 5BA | 3out of 4 | 204 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curledge Street Primary School Curledge Street , TQ4 5BA | - not rated | 204 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Academy Fisher Street , TQ4 5EW | 3out of 4 | 335 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayes School Hayes Road , TQ4 5PJ | - not rated | 939 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayes School Hayes Road , TQ4 5PJ | - not rated | 939 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paignton Academy Waterleat Road , TQ3 3WA | - not rated | 1,532 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paignton Community and Sports College Waterleat Road , TQ3 3WA | - not rated | 1,532 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy Greenway Road , Churston Ferrers TQ5 0LN | 3out of 4 | 4,436 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churston Ferrers Grammar School Greenway Road , Churston Ferrers TQ5 0LN | - not rated | 4,436 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | 3out of 4 | 5,385 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 2,702 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tower House School Fisher Street , TQ4 5EW | - not rated | 289 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greylands School Belle Vue Road , St Briavel's TQ4 6ES | - not rated | 431 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Garage 19 Torbay Road , TQ4 6AA | - not rated | 458 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Bridge School 1 Lower Polsham Road , Paignton TQ3 2AF | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torbay PRU Higher Polsham Road , TQ3 2SZ | - not rated | 1,048 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Cosi | Paignton Library & Information Centre, Great Western Road | 185 yd | |
| Jades Coffee House | Regent House, Gerston Road | 324 yd | |
| La Scala Trattoria | 26-28 Queens Road | 329 yd | |
| The Lions Monocle | 56 Victoria Street | 376 yd | |
| Head of Steam | Queens Park Station, Torbay Road | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Torbay Inn | 34 Fisher Street | 222 yd | |
| Paignton Cricket Club | Queens Road | 329 yd | |
| Paignton Rugby Club | Queens Road | 329 yd | |
| The Upside Bar Com | 56 Victoria Street | 381 yd | |
| Paignton Conservative Club | 34 Palace Avenue | 423 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molly's | West Quay | 279 yd | |
| Yankees Takeaway | 70 Victoria Street | 376 yd | |
| Tang Xuan Chinese Takeaway | 42 St Michaels Road | 401 yd | |
| Mediterraneo | 12 Torbay Road | 408 yd | |
| The Ice Hut | 7 Torbay Road | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Convenience | 31 St Michaels Road | 359 yd | |
| Tesco | 2-4 Victoria Street | 432 yd | |
| Sebastien’s Foods | 28 Hyde Road | 534 yd | |
| Proper Shop | 69 Torbay Road | 545 yd | |
| Devon Mini Market | 33-35 Torquay Road | 583 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tower House School (Closed) Fisher Street | 307 yd | |
| Winners 2000 Fitness Limited (Paignton) (Closed) 6a 6a Dartmouth Road | health and fitness suite | 371 yd |
| Queens Park Sports Club QUEENS PARK QUEENS PARK QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches | 372 yd |
| Victoria Park THE OLD BAKERY REAR OF 17 THE OLD BAKERY REAR OF 17 HYDE ROAD | tennis courts | 742 yd |
| Genisis Health Suite THE PALACE THE PALACE ESPLANADE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 871 yd |
| Torbay Leisure Centre TORBAY LEISURE CENTRE TORBAY LEISURE CENTRE PENWILL WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 927 yd |
| Hayes School HAYES ROAD | grass pitches | 970 yd |
| Torbay Velo Park TORBAY VELOPARK TORBAY VELOPARK PENWILL WAY | cycling | 1,026 yd |
| Splashdown Quaywest TANNERS ROAD | swimming pool | 1,051 yd |
| St Paul'S Church Hall Torquay Road | 1,057 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 7.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.