Waddeton Close is in Paignton and in Torbay district. TQ4 7RZ is located in the Churston with Galmpton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Totnes. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Waddeton Close, Paignton, TQ4 7RZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ4 7TH, TQ4 7AF, TQ4 7AR, TQ4 7HW, TQ4 7FX, TQ4 7FP, TQ4 7HS, TQ4 7FU, TQ4 7HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TQ4 7RZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.3% | 51.3% | -5.0% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 43.7% | 48.7% | 5.0% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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% | 41.8% | 18.4% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 45.1% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 7.2% | -4.9% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 13.1% | 2.6% | -10.5% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 30.6% | 57.9% | 27.3% | 48.4% | 9.5% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 31.3% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 22.4% | 7.9% | -14.5% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 10.4% | 3% | -7.4% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| 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% | 14.1% | -27.0% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 12.1% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 21.2% | 11.4% | 13.4% | 7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 5.9% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 21.9% | 10.2% | 16.9% | 5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.1% | 23.2% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -10.6% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.6% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.6% | 93.6% | -6.0% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 95.1% 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% | 95.1% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 94.7% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 20.6% | 13.5% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.8% | 37.2% | 16.6% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waddeton Close was 109.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.1% higher than the Churston with Galmpton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Waddeton Close has the 24th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Churston with Galmpton and the 139th highest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 43.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Great Tree Close, Paignton, Torbay Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £225,000 | 2015-08-28 | £331,875 |
| 6 Waddeton Close, Paignton, Torbay Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2001-01-16 | £519,863 |
TQ4 7RZ 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.
The percentage of student residents living in TQ4 7RZ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 120 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Rock Primary School Davies Avenue , TQ4 7AW | 3out of 4 | 491 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roselands Primary School Lynmouth Avenue , TQ4 7RQ | 4out of 4 | 751 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayes School Hayes Road , TQ4 5PJ | 2out of 4 | 1,984 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 | 2,279 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curledge Street Academy Curledge Street , TQ4 5BA | 3out of 4 | 2,527 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 | 2,083 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy Greenway Road , Churston Ferrers TQ5 0LN | 4out of 4 | 2,666 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 | 660 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 | 1,770 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Bridge School 1 Lower Polsham Road , TQ3 2AF | - not rated | 3,450 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| The Brunel Academy 170b Torquay Road , TQ3 2AL | - not rated | 3,755 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Range Coffee Shop | Unit 1, Devonshire Retail Park | 333 yd | |
| South Devon College | South Devon College, Long Road | 377 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 7 Devonshire Retail Park | 608 yd | |
| Beverley Park | Beverley Park, Goodrington Road | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Waddeton Close | 107 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Brixham Road | 382 yd | |
| Co-op | 5-6 Cherry Brook Square, Hookhills Road | 990 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| White Rock 3G Pitch (North Site) PENNS PENNS WADDETON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 332 yd |
| White Rock Playing Field (South) DAVIES AVENUE | grass pitches | 336 yd |
| White Rock Primary School DAVIES AVENUE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 379 yd |
| Winners 2000 Fitness Limited (Paignton) (Closed) Modus Business Park Modus Business Park Brixham Road | health and fitness suite | 530 yd |
| Oasis Centre GOODRINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 797 yd |
| Roselands Primary School LYNMOUTH AVENUE | grass pitches | 839 yd |
| South Devon College Long Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 873 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.