Parkbay Avenue is in Paignton and in Torbay district. TQ4 7FJ is located in the Collaton St Mary electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Totnes. This postcode has been in use since 2014-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Parkbay Avenue, Paignton, TQ4 7FJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ4 7FL, TQ4 7FN, TQ4 7HU, TQ4 7FH, TQ4 7FE, TQ4 7BS, TQ4 7BA, TQ4 7BZ, TQ4 7BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TQ4 7FJ is primarily male, with 53.3% 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 | 56.3% | 46.7% | -9.6% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 43.7% | 53.3% | 9.6% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
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 | 23.4% | 32.7% | 9.3% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 46.5% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 2.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 5.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 9.9% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 13.1% | 5% | -8.1% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 30.6% | 51.1% | 20.5% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 29.2% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 22.4% | 16.1% | -6.3% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 10.4% | 3.6% | -6.8% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 41.1% | 17.8% | -23.3% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 14.9% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 11.9% | 2.1% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 24.8% | 13.1% | 16.9% | 7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.1% | 28.7% | 15.6% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.6% | 94.9% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 91.9% 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 | 98.1% | 91.9% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 91.9% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 18.4% | 13.5% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 63.2% | 37.2% | 26.0% |
| Christian | 33.1% | 46.2% | -13.1% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 0.7% | 6.0% | -5.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parkbay Avenue was 236.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 306.2% higher than the Churston with Galmpton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Parkbay Avenue has the 5th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Churston with Galmpton and the 43rd highest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 106.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Parkbay Avenue, Paignton, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-06-10 | £224,760 |
| 10 Parkbay Avenue, Paignton, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £189,950 | 2021-02-08 | £222,995 |
| 2 Parkbay Avenue, Paignton, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2021-02-05 | £231,859 |
| 8 Parkbay Avenue, Paignton, Torbay Terraced, a newly built property | £155,000 | 2015-02-27 | £234,122 |
| 10 Parkbay Avenue, Paignton, Torbay Terraced, a newly built property | £150,000 | 2015-02-12 | £226,570 |
TQ4 7FJ 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 | 41 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roselands Primary School Lynmouth Avenue , TQ4 7RQ | 4out of 4 | 506 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White Rock Primary School Davies Avenue , TQ4 7AW | 3out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayes School Hayes Road , TQ4 5PJ | 2out of 4 | 1,504 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School Blagdon Road , TQ3 3YA | 3out of 4 | 1,767 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Academy C/O Lal Language School , Conway Road , TQ4 5LH | - not rated | 1,989 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,366 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy Greenway Road , Churston Ferrers TQ5 0LN | 4out of 4 | 3,556 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 | 519 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 | 907 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Bridge School 1 Lower Polsham Road , TQ3 2AF | - not rated | 3,087 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| The Brunel Academy 170b Torquay Road , TQ3 2AL | - not rated | 3,425 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Devon College | South Devon College, Long Road | 519 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 7 Devonshire Retail Park | 530 yd | |
| The Range Coffee Shop | Unit 1, Devonshire Retail Park | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Devon School of Gymnastics | Unit 2, Alders Way | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Brixham Road | 562 yd | |
| Asda | Borough Close | 747 yd | |
| Lidl | Waddeton Close | 838 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, Yalberton Road | 929 yd | |
| WM Morrison Supermarket Ltd | Totnes Road | 1,037 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Winners 2000 Fitness Limited (Paignton) (Closed) Modus Business Park Modus Business Park Brixham Road | health and fitness suite | 372 yd |
| Roselands Primary School LYNMOUTH AVENUE | grass pitches | 435 yd |
| South Devon College Long Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 503 yd |
| White Rock 3G Pitch (North Site) PENNS PENNS WADDETON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 561 yd |
| Winners 2000 Fitness Limited (Paignton) ASPEN WAY | health and fitness suite | 1,004 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.