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Paignton Central

England / South West / Torbay / Paignton Central

About

Paignton Central is a key area in Torbay, located between Torquay and Brixham. The area includes the seafront, Paignton Pier, and the town centre, which serves as a hub for shopping and dining. The pier offers amusements and views of the bay, while the seafront features a sandy beach popular with families. The nearby Paignton Green provides open space for events and leisure.

The town centre has a mix of independent shops, cafes, and chain stores, along with a market selling local produce. Public transport links, including a train station and bus routes, make it easily accessible. The area also has historical landmarks like the Oldway Mansion and Paignton Parish Church. With its blend of coastal and urban features, Paignton Central caters to both residents and visitors.

Area overview

On average Paignton Central has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 185 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 of residents in Paignton Central is £33,200 per year. There are 5 schools in Paignton Central: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
185
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Paignton Central Population
9,851
Population density
5,642.3 per km²

Demographics

British
8,983
91.19%
Other White
347
3.52%
Other Asian
137
1.39%
Other
58
0.59%
Irish
51
0.52%
Total population: 9,851

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 126 recent sales, the median property price is £174,000 in Paignton Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,500 up to £595,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£370,000
Flats67£140,000
Semi-Detached8£302,500
Terraced42£198,000

10 years price trend in Paignton Central

All postcodes in Paignton Central

TQ45BD

Midvale Road

TQ45DS

Victoria Street

TQ45LA

Totnes Road

TQ46AH

Queen's Park Road

TQ46DW

Roundham Road

TQ32HZ

Manor Avenue

TQ32JD

Brookfield Close

TQ33AA

Torquay Road

TQ33RF

Ebenezer Road

TQ45AY

Grosvenor Road

TQ45EU

Fisher Street

TQ46AB

Paignton Central

TQ46AG

Paignton Central

TQ46BE

Paignton Central

TQ46DN

Braeside Road

TQ46EN

Cleveland Road

TQ49FW

Paignton Central

TQ32AT

Mead Lane

TQ32HJ

Langs Road

TQ33RW

Merritt Road

TQ33AU

Millbrook Road

TQ33ED

Palace Avenue

TQ45DR

Commercial Road

TQ45EN

Fisher Street

TQ46BA

Kernou Road
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.