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Paignton Central

About

Paignton Central serves as the main commercial and transport hub for the wider town. The area is anchored by its pedestrianised shopping streets, including Victoria Street and Hyde Road, which contain a mix of national chain stores and independent retailers. The prominent Paignton Bus Station and the nearby railway station provide key transport links across Torbay and beyond, making this a consistently busy focal point for daily activity and commuting.

Immediately to the south, the landscape opens towards the seafront and the green expanse of Paignton Green. The area is directly connected to the sands of Paignton Beach and the historic pier, which extends over the shoreline. A notable local feature is the compact, ornamental boating lake located on the Green, often used for model yacht sailing. This central zone effectively bridges the town's practical amenities with its primary leisure and coastal attractions.

Area overview

On average Paignton Central has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 138 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Paignton Central is £32,449 per year. There are 5 schools in Paignton Central: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Paignton Central is home to around 9,851 people, with a population density of about 5,642.3 per km2.

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

138

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Paignton Central Population

9,851

Population density

5,642.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

72.78(+121%)

Anti-social behaviour

38.98(+158%)

Shoplifting

25.07(+276%)

Criminal damage and arson

16.75(+157%)

Other theft

13.4(+138%)

South West average

Demographics

British

8,983

91.19%

Other White

347

3.52%

Other Asian

137

1.39%

Other

0.59%

Irish

0.52%

Total population: 9,851

Economics

No qualifications

2,282

26.32%

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,784

20.58%

Level 3 (A level)

1,342

15.48%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,319

15.21%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

1,030

11.88%

Total 16+ residents: 8,670

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

2,069

41.23%

Owns outright

1,597

31.83%

Owns with a mortgage

772

15.38%

Other social rented

346

6.9%

Other forms of private rent

179

3.57%

Total households: 5,018

Property prices in Paignton Central

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Paignton Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,500 up to £530,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Paignton Central over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	6	£392,467	£261,250	£333,750	£451,233	£493,750
Flats	65	£140,000	£63,400	£92,000	£195,000	£319,700
Semi-Detached	14	£310,000	£149,300	£195,500	£414,375	£491,000
Terraced	35	£195,000	£121,500	£172,500	£220,000	£258,250

10 years median price trend in Paignton Central

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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