Kernou Road is in Paignton and in Torbay district. TQ4 6BA 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 Kernou Road, Paignton, TQ4 6BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ4 6AJ, TQ4 6AZ, TQ4 6AU, TQ4 6AY, TQ4 6BP, TQ4 6AA, TQ4 6AH, TQ4 6BQ, TQ4 6AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TQ4 6BA is primarily male, with 53.2% of the population 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 | 46.2% | 46.8% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 53.8% | 53.2% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around TQ4 6BA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.8% | 48.5% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30% | 24.8% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -19.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 6.4% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Divorced | 18% | 15.2% | -2.8% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (70.5%) 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 | 44.8% | 34.4% | -10.4% | 48.4% | -14.0% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 36.1% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 18.7% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 6.0% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 9.1% | 6.3% | 4.0% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.4% | 22.8% | 0.4% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 12.2% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 19.5% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 7.9% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 16.4% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.8% | 17.9% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 8.4% | 3.3% | -5.1% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.2% | 92.1% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 82.2% 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 | 84.3% | 82.2% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| European Union | 12.2% | 13.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.9% | 81.3% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 14.3% | 14.0% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.7% | 1.9% | -6.8% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 1.1% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 1.4% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.6% | 76.7% | -6.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.1% | 37.2% | 12.9% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kernou Road was 463.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 564.1% higher than the Clifton with Maidenway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kernou Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Clifton with Maidenway and the 18th highest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 189.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Clifton, 9 - 10 Kernou Road, Paignton, Torbay Other, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-02-02 | £316,346 |
| 5 Kernou Road, Paignton, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2019-04-26 | £396,338 |
| 2 Kernou Road, Paignton, Torbay Other, an established residential building | £377,000 | 2019-03-20 | £453,110 |
| 7 Kernou Road, Paignton, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2018-05-02 | £133,059 |
| 2 Kernou Road, Paignton, Torbay Other, an established residential building | £357,500 | 2017-11-21 | £409,817 |
TQ4 6BA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
TQ4 6BA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Other | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 53 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Other | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 590 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Cecil Road , TQ3 2SH | 3out of 4 | 639 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldway Primary School Higher Polsham Road , TQ3 2SY | 4out of 4 | 724 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 | 842 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayes School Hayes Road , TQ4 5PJ | 2out of 4 | 1,404 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 | 1,929 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | 4out of 4 | 4,857 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy Greenway Road , Churston Ferrers TQ5 0LN | 4out of 4 | 4,909 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY | 4out of 4 | 4,998 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 3,261 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 | 592 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| The Brunel Academy 170b Torquay Road , TQ3 2AL | - not rated | 760 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Devon School Intek House , 52 Borough Road TQ4 7DQ | - not rated | 2,557 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eat That Frog C.I.C 91 Union Street , TQ1 3DG | - not rated | 4,551 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EF Academy Torbay EF House, Castle Road , TQ1 3BG | - not rated | 4,598 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Local Cafe & Bar | 71 Torbay Road | 30 yd | |
| Players | 55 Torbay Road | 35 yd | |
| The Local Thai | 75 Torbay Road | 35 yd | |
| Caffe Tutto | 57 Torbay Road | 35 yd | |
| Jingles Pizza Parlour | 45-47 Torbay Road | 75 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henrys Bar | 53 Torbay Road | 35 yd | |
| Grand Central | 51 Torbay Road | 35 yd | |
| Hyde Dendy | 18 Esplanade Road | 71 yd | |
| Talk Of The Town | 42-52 Torbay Road | 93 yd | |
| The Spinning Wheel Inn | 19 Esplanade Road | 95 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Chippy | 49 Torbay Road | 69 yd | |
| Coffee 'n' Cone | 56 Torbay Road | 91 yd | |
| Geo Park Cafe | The Geo Play Park | 95 yd | |
| FnB's | 30 Torbay Road | 100 yd | |
| The Local Gastro Bar and Grill | 30 Torbay Road | 100 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proper Shop | 69 Torbay Road | 26 yd | |
| Sebastien’s Foods | 28 Hyde Road | 327 yd | |
| Tesco | 2-4 Victoria Street | 441 yd | |
| K A Mini Market | 10 Hyde Road | 449 yd | |
| Devon Mini Market | 33-35 Torquay Road | 493 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queens Park Sports Club QUEENS PARK QUEENS PARK QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches | 210 yd |
| Genisis Health Suite THE PALACE THE PALACE ESPLANADE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 340 yd |
| Victoria Park THE OLD BAKERY REAR OF 17 THE OLD BAKERY REAR OF 17 HYDE ROAD | tennis courts | 446 yd |
| Winners 2000 Fitness Limited (Paignton) (Closed) 6a 6a Dartmouth Road | health and fitness suite | 477 yd |
| Parkfield COLIN ROAD | cycling | 686 yd |
| St Paul'S Church Hall Torquay Road | 730 yd | |
| Tower House School (Closed) Fisher Street | 835 yd | |
| Oldway Primary School HIGHER POLSHAM ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 849 yd |
| Torbay School TORQUAY ROAD | 891 yd | |
| Oldway Public Park (Closed) Torquay Road | tennis courts | 926 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 | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| 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 | 72.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.