Hayes Gardens is in Paignton and in Torbay district. TQ4 5PH 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 Hayes Gardens, Paignton, TQ4 5PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ4 5PQ, TQ4 5JQ, TQ4 5PF, TQ4 5PJ, TQ4 5PG, TQ4 5JG, TQ3 3RU, TQ4 5PE, TQ4 5PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TQ4 5PH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.5% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.5% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 28.4% | 41.4% | 13.0% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.3% | 36.6% | -11.7% | 44.2% | -7.6% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 15.9% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 5.2% | -1.9% | 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 | 39.1% | 46.2% | 7.1% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 34.8% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 13.3% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 4.7% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 20.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28% | 22.5% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.7% | 16.5% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 16.1% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 19.9% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.5% | 20.3% | 10.8% | 33.8% | -13.5% |
| Other | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.6% | 95.3% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 95.6% | 96.8% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 97.1% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.4% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.5% | 37.2% | 12.3% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hayes Gardens was 34.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.8% lower than the Clifton with Maidenway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hayes Gardens has the 11th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Clifton with Maidenway and the 123rd lowest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Hayes Gardens, Paignton, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £204,000 | 2024-04-26 | £210,277 |
| 21 Hayes Gardens, Paignton, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2023-11-16 | £239,345 |
| 14 Hayes Gardens, Paignton, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-04-05 | £229,376 |
| 28 Hayes Gardens, Paignton, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2022-12-06 | £251,118 |
| 18 Hayes Gardens, Paignton, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-12-02 | £221,575 |
TQ4 5PH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayes School Hayes Road , TQ4 5PJ | 2out of 4 | 45 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 | 576 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curledge Street Academy Curledge Street , TQ4 5BA | 3out of 4 | 801 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roselands Primary School Lynmouth Avenue , TQ4 7RQ | 4out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Cecil Road , TQ3 2SH | 3out of 4 | 1,397 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 | 661 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy Greenway Road , Churston Ferrers TQ5 0LN | 4out of 4 | 4,328 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 1,984 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambian Devon School Intek House , 52 Borough Road TQ4 7DQ | - not rated | 1,189 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Bridge School 1 Lower Polsham Road , TQ3 2AF | - not rated | 1,584 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| The Brunel Academy 170b Torquay Road , TQ3 2AL | - not rated | 1,924 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paignton Zoo | Paignton Zoological & Botanical Gardens Ltd, Totnes Road | 603 yd | |
| Gaia Coffee | 39 Winner Street | 634 yd | |
| Hammonds | 67-69 Winner Street | 777 yd | |
| Nepalese Gurkha Restaurant | 77 Winner Street | 778 yd | |
| The Oasis Plant Based Eatery | 66 Palace Avenue | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Walls Hop House | 43 Winner Street | 638 yd | |
| The Torbay Inn | 34 Fisher Street | 646 yd | |
| The Oldenburg Hotel | 46-48 Winner Street | 808 yd | |
| Paignton Conservative Club | 34 Palace Avenue | 903 yd | |
| Palace Place Social Club | 1-2 Palace Place | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lung Sing Chinese Takeaway | 33 Elmbank Road | 325 yd | |
| Tang Xuan Chinese Takeaway | 42 St Michaels Road | 461 yd | |
| Kings Chinese Takeaway | 65 Winner Street | 766 yd | |
| Winner Kebab House | 63 Winner Street | 778 yd | |
| Molly's | West Quay | 809 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Convenience | 31 St Michaels Road | 521 yd | |
| WM Morrison Supermarket Ltd | Totnes Road | 683 yd | |
| Tesco | 2-4 Victoria Street | 1,057 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hayes School HAYES ROAD | grass pitches | 172 yd |
| Tower House School (Closed) Fisher Street | 554 yd | |
| Paignton Community & Sports Academy (Waterleat Road) WATERLEAT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Clennon Valley Playing Fields BRANTWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches | 820 yd |
| Winners 2000 Fitness Limited (Paignton) (Closed) 6a 6a Dartmouth Road | health and fitness suite | 984 yd |
| Torbay Leisure Centre TORBAY LEISURE CENTRE TORBAY LEISURE CENTRE PENWILL WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,008 yd |
| Torbay Velo Park TORBAY VELOPARK TORBAY VELOPARK PENWILL WAY | cycling | 1,082 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 158.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.