Clifton & Maidenway

Clifton & Maidenway is a ward in Torbay, covering an inland section of Paignton. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of terraced streets, semi‑detached housing and small estates. Local roads link the neighbourhood to Paignton town centre and the broader Torbay road network. Several bus routes serve the area, providing regular connections to Paignton seafront and Torquay. The ward returns councillors to Torbay Council and is used as a local government division for planning and services.

Day-to-day life centres on short parades of shops, a community centre and primary schools, with green spaces and play areas scattered between housing. There are allotments and pocket parks that provide outdoor space close to homes. The built edge includes some post‑war terraces alongside later infill, reflecting stages of local development. Community groups and school events shape activity here, and routes for walking and cycling link to nearby neighbourhoods without crossing the seafront.