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 180.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 208.9% higher than the Churston with Galmpton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elmsleigh Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Churston with Galmpton and the 58th highest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.1%.

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 | £160,359 |
| Flat 7 Elmsleigh Court Elmsleigh Road, Paignton, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-07-21 | £140,262 |
| Flat 9 Elmsleigh Court Elmsleigh Road, Paignton, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-07-20 | £145,241 |
| Flat 11 Elmsleigh Court Elmsleigh Road, Paignton, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-11-24 | £122,665 |
| Flat 14 Elmsleigh Court Elmsleigh Road, Paignton, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-10-22 | £110,619 |
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 | 91 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 | 288 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Cecil Road , TQ3 2SH | 3out of 4 | 863 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayes School Hayes Road , TQ4 5PJ | 2out of 4 | 880 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldway Primary School Higher Polsham Road , TQ3 2SY | 4out of 4 | 1,003 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 | 1,456 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy Greenway Road , Churston Ferrers TQ5 0LN | 4out of 4 | 4,519 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | 4out of 4 | 5,329 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 | 2,704 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 | 957 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| The Brunel Academy 170b Torquay Road , TQ3 2AL | - not rated | 1,237 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Devon School Intek House , 52 Borough Road TQ4 7DQ | - not rated | 2,044 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eat That Frog C.I.C 91 Union Street , TQ1 3DG | - not rated | 5,107 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EF Academy Torbay EF House, Castle Road , TQ1 3BG | - not rated | 5,153 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.