Sturcombe Avenue is in Paignton and in Torbay district. TQ4 7TD is located in the Goodrington with Roselands electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torbay. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sturcombe Avenue, Paignton, TQ4 7TD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ4 7EE, TQ4 7EG, TQ4 7EF, TQ4 7TB, TQ4 7TE, TQ4 7EB, TQ4 7ED, TQ4 7BY, TQ4 7RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TQ4 7TD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.3% | 53.1% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 44.7% | 46.9% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 | 32.3% | 31.4% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.3% | 41.2% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 14.8% | 14.4% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 9% | 8.2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 40.6% | 36.6% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -11.8% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 39.6% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 14.5% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 5% | 8.4% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 24.3% | 16.9% | -7.4% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 13.8% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 16.4% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 9.2% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 19% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.4% | 23.1% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -10.7% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.5% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.7% | 98.2% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 95.9% | 95.6% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 95.6% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 26.5% | 13.5% | 13.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 37.2% | 8.0% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sturcombe Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Churston with Galmpton average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 Sturcombe Avenue, Paignton, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2025-08-11 | £163,183 |
| 41 Sturcombe Avenue, Paignton, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £293,000 | 2024-01-26 | £291,456 |
| 41 Sturcombe Avenue, Paignton, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £293,000 | 2024-01-26 | £291,456 |
| 71 Sturcombe Avenue, Paignton, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-08-30 | £120,425 |
| 59 Sturcombe Avenue, Paignton, Torbay Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2022-09-30 | £273,313 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roselands Primary School Lynmouth Avenue , TQ4 7RQ | 4out of 4 | 432 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayes School Hayes Road , TQ4 5PJ | 2out of 4 | 945 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 | 1,433 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| White Rock Primary School Davies Avenue , TQ4 7AW | 3out of 4 | 1,587 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curledge Street Academy Curledge Street , TQ4 5BA | 3out of 4 | 1,688 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 | 915 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy Greenway Road , Churston Ferrers TQ5 0LN | 4out of 4 | 3,770 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 | 1,049 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 | 745 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Bridge School 1 Lower Polsham Road , TQ3 2AF | - not rated | 2,525 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| The Brunel Academy 170b Torquay Road , TQ3 2AL | - not rated | 2,862 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 | 821 yd | |
| South Devon College | South Devon College, Long Road | 827 yd | |
| The Range Coffee Shop | Unit 1, Devonshire Retail Park | 876 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 7 Devonshire Retail Park | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Devon School of Gymnastics | Unit 2, Alders Way | 781 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrison Supermarket Ltd | Totnes Road | 584 yd | |
| Asda | Borough Close | 651 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Brixham Road | 788 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roselands Primary School LYNMOUTH AVENUE | grass pitches | 329 yd |
| Winners 2000 Fitness Limited (Paignton) (Closed) Modus Business Park Modus Business Park Brixham Road | health and fitness suite | 796 yd |
| White Rock 3G Pitch (North Site) PENNS PENNS WADDETON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 899 yd |
| Clennon Valley Playing Fields BRANTWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches | 945 yd |
| Hayes School HAYES ROAD | grass pitches | 948 yd |
| Paignton Community & Sports Academy (Waterleat Road) WATERLEAT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,005 yd |
| Paignton Community & Sports Academy (Borough Road) BOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,006 yd |
| South Devon College Long Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,065 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 | 54.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.