Alta Vista Road is in Paignton and in Torbay district. TQ4 6DP is located in the Roundham with Hyde electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torbay. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alta Vista Road, Paignton, TQ4 6DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ4 6DY, TQ4 6BH, TQ4 6BZ, TQ4 6DA, TQ4 6DN, TQ4 6BT, TQ4 6DB, TQ4 6BY, TQ4 6DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TQ4 6DP is primarily male, with 53.1% 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 | 49.6% | 46.9% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 50.4% | 53.1% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 | 18.7% | 32.5% | 13.8% | 37.9% | -5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.8% | 42% | -14.8% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 12.4% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 12.5% | 11.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 29.1% | 39% | 9.9% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 41.1% | 37% | -4.1% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 21.6% | 14.7% | -6.9% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 6% | 7.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 28.8% | 18.7% | -10.1% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.8% | 7.3% | -12.5% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 13.9% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 10.3% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 14.3% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 30.8% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -3.0% |
| Other | 5.4% | 4.8% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 97.9% | 95.2% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 94.5% 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% | 94.5% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 93.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4.5% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 1.4% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 15.1% | 13.5% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.6% | 37.2% | -0.6% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alta Vista Road was 133.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 97.4% higher than the Clifton with Maidenway average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Alta Vista Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Clifton with Maidenway and the 98th highest crime rate of 468 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5 Seaborne Court Alta Vista Road, Paignton, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £297,500 | 2025-11-25 | £299,198 |
| Flat 5 Seaborne Court Alta Vista Road, Paignton, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-12-14 | £246,792 |
| Flat 12 Seaborne Court Alta Vista Road, Paignton, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-10-06 | £311,049 |
| Flat 14 Seaborne Court Alta Vista Road, Paignton, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-09-27 | £275,600 |
| Flat 15 Seaborne Court Alta Vista Road, Paignton, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-03-17 | £271,355 |
TQ4 6DP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 6DP 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in TQ4 6DP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 114 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curledge Street Academy Curledge Street , TQ4 5BA | 3out of 4 | 918 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curledge Street Primary School Curledge Street , TQ4 5BA | - not rated | 918 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Academy Fisher Street , TQ4 5EW | 3out of 4 | 935 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayes School Hayes Road , TQ4 5PJ | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayes School Hayes Road , TQ4 5PJ | - not rated | 1,448 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 | 2,069 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paignton Community and Sports College Waterleat Road , TQ3 3WA | - not rated | 2,069 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy Greenway Road , Churston Ferrers TQ5 0LN | 3out of 4 | 3,935 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churston Ferrers Grammar School Greenway Road , Churston Ferrers TQ5 0LN | - not rated | 3,935 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 2,769 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greylands School Belle Vue Road , St Briavel's TQ4 6ES | - not rated | 397 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clennon Valley C.O.YMCA Dartmouth Road , TQ4 6NX | - not rated | 907 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower House School Fisher Street , TQ4 5EW | - not rated | 919 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Garage 19 Torbay Road , TQ4 6AA | - not rated | 922 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Bridge School 1 Lower Polsham Road , Paignton TQ3 2AF | - not rated | 1,587 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cantina Kitchen and Bar | Youngs Park Road | 240 yd | |
| TJ's | 44 Cliff Road | 346 yd | |
| Pelican Cafe | 61 Roundham Road | 479 yd | |
| Rickshaw Boy | 53 Roundham Road | 479 yd | |
| Splashdown @ Quay West | Tanners Road | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inn On The Quay | Tanners Road | 392 yd | |
| Paignton Sea Anglers Assoc | 26 Cliff Road | 392 yd | |
| Paignton Amateur Rowing Club | South Quay | 444 yd | |
| The Paignton Club | 1 Esplanade Road | 650 yd | |
| Paignton Cricket Club | Queens Road | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylors | Refreshment Kiosk, 2 The Esplanade | 536 yd | |
| Molly's | West Quay | 541 yd | |
| Coffee 'n' Cone | 56 Torbay Road | 823 yd | |
| FnB's | 30 Torbay Road | 829 yd | |
| The Local Gastro Bar and Grill | 30 Torbay Road | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Convenience | 31 St Michaels Road | 836 yd | |
| Proper Shop | 69 Torbay Road | 887 yd | |
| Tesco | 2-4 Victoria Street | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Splashdown Quaywest TANNERS ROAD | swimming pool | 495 yd |
| Torbay Leisure Centre TORBAY LEISURE CENTRE TORBAY LEISURE CENTRE PENWILL WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 648 yd |
| Torbay Velo Park TORBAY VELOPARK TORBAY VELOPARK PENWILL WAY | cycling | 706 yd |
| Queens Park Sports Club QUEENS PARK QUEENS PARK QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches | 737 yd |
| Ymca (South Devon) DARTMOUTH ROAD | 906 yd | |
| Tower House School (Closed) Fisher Street | 915 yd | |
| Clennon Valley Playing Fields BRANTWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,023 yd |
| Winners 2000 Fitness Limited (Paignton) (Closed) 6a 6a Dartmouth Road | health and fitness suite | 1,050 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 266.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.