Conway Road is in Paignton and in Torbay district. TQ4 5LF is located in the Roundham with Hyde electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torbay. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Conway Road, Paignton, TQ4 5LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ4 5LG, TQ4 5LQ, TQ4 5UB, TQ4 5EL, TQ4 5EW, TQ3 3RE, TQ4 5LX, TQ4 5LY, TQ4 5LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TQ4 5LF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.6% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.4% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 36.1% | 35.6% | -0.5% | 37.9% | -2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.8% | 33.5% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -10.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 5.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 16.4% | 17.6% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 40.1% | 39.5% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -8.9% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 33.4% | 3.1% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 21.7% | 17.5% | -4.2% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 6.4% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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 | 25.2% | 17.3% | -7.9% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 12.4% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 13.1% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 7.8% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 18.4% | 3.4% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.6% | 27.9% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -5.9% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.1% | 90.5% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 9.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 85% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93% | 85% | -8.0% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 6.4% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 85% | -7.4% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.5% | 76.7% | -6.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 20.2% | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Conway Road was 39.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.4% lower than the Clifton with Maidenway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Conway Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Clifton with Maidenway and the 144th lowest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor Flat 15 Conway Road, Paignton, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2025-02-10 | £145,076 |
| Flat 2 Conway Court Conway Road, Paignton, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £64,500 | 2023-10-13 | £59,812 |
| 24 Conway Road, Paignton, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-09-20 | £314,278 |
| 19 Conway Road, Paignton, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-03-01 | £323,615 |
| 24 Conway Road, Paignton, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2022-09-09 | £324,259 |
TQ4 5LF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England Academy C/O Lal Language School , Conway Road , TQ4 5LH | - not rated | 220 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curledge Street Academy Curledge Street , TQ4 5BA | 3out of 4 | 307 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayes School Hayes Road , TQ4 5PJ | 2out of 4 | 539 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Cecil Road , TQ3 2SH | 3out of 4 | 915 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldway Primary School Higher Polsham Road , TQ3 2SY | 4out of 4 | 1,062 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 | 1,079 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy Greenway Road , Churston Ferrers TQ5 0LN | 4out of 4 | 4,571 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | 4out of 4 | 5,424 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 | 2,480 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 | 1,081 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| The Brunel Academy 170b Torquay Road , TQ3 2AL | - not rated | 1,411 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Devon School Intek House , 52 Borough Road TQ4 7DQ | - not rated | 1,690 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eat That Frog C.I.C 91 Union Street , TQ1 3DG | - not rated | 5,350 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EF Academy Torbay EF House, Castle Road , TQ1 3BG | - not rated | 5,396 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaia Coffee | 39 Winner Street | 206 yd | |
| Hammonds | 67-69 Winner Street | 338 yd | |
| Nepalese Gurkha Restaurant | 77 Winner Street | 339 yd | |
| The Oasis Plant Based Eatery | 66 Palace Avenue | 361 yd | |
| Siam Garden | 30-32 Palace Avenue | 407 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Walls Hop House | 43 Winner Street | 209 yd | |
| The Torbay Inn | 34 Fisher Street | 259 yd | |
| The Oldenburg Hotel | 46-48 Winner Street | 357 yd | |
| Paignton Conservative Club | 34 Palace Avenue | 398 yd | |
| Palace Place Social Club | 1-2 Palace Place | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lung Sing Chinese Takeaway | 33 Elmbank Road | 206 yd | |
| Tang Xuan Chinese Takeaway | 42 St Michaels Road | 211 yd | |
| Kings Chinese Takeaway | 65 Winner Street | 326 yd | |
| Winner Kebab House | 63 Winner Street | 339 yd | |
| Chic O Land | 62 Palace Avenue | 362 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Convenience | 31 St Michaels Road | 255 yd | |
| Tesco | 2-4 Victoria Street | 537 yd | |
| Devon Mini Market | 33-35 Torquay Road | 652 yd | |
| Sebastien’s Foods | 28 Hyde Road | 702 yd | |
| K A Mini Market | 10 Hyde Road | 738 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tower House School (Closed) Fisher Street | 118 yd | |
| Winners 2000 Fitness Limited (Paignton) (Closed) 6a 6a Dartmouth Road | health and fitness suite | 462 yd |
| Hayes School HAYES ROAD | grass pitches | 608 yd |
| Queens Park Sports Club QUEENS PARK QUEENS PARK QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches | 722 yd |
| Victoria Park THE OLD BAKERY REAR OF 17 THE OLD BAKERY REAR OF 17 HYDE ROAD | tennis courts | 871 yd |
| Torbay Leisure Centre TORBAY LEISURE CENTRE TORBAY LEISURE CENTRE PENWILL WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,018 yd |
| Clennon Valley Playing Fields BRANTWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,038 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 | 98.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.2% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.