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TQ4 7SX

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Collaton St Mary

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Overview

Postcode TQ4 7SX is located in an urban city, within the Collaton St Mary ward of Torbay in the South West region, and forms part of the Blatchcombe & Blagdon area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 129.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blatchcombe & Blagdon is £44,977 per year. The nearest station is Paignton, about 1.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
130
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
14.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Blatchcombe & Blagdon has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,882 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Blatchcombe & Blagdon has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.9%

Approximately 14.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Blatchcombe & Blagdon is £44,977 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TQ4 7SX.

Flood risk

No risk

Blatchcombe & Blagdon near TQ4 7SX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Paignton located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
220
Population density
1,206.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
79.96(+139%)
Anti-social behaviour
49.85(+234%)
Other theft
12.34(+119%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.35(+75%)
Public order
11.35(+74%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
217
98.64%
Indian
1
0.45%
Caribbean
1
0.45%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.45%
Total population: 220

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
44
29.53%
Level 4+ (Degree)
39
26.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
18.79%
No qualifications
18
12.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
10.07%
Total 16+ residents: 149

Housing

Housing tenure

Shared ownership
33
44.59%
Owns with a mortgage
21
28.38%
Other social rented
11
14.86%
Owns outright
5
6.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
4.05%
Total households: 74

Property prices in Collaton St Mary

Median price£277,000
Price per sq ft£313
Sales (last 12 months)49
Typical range (middle 50%)£238K – £325K

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £277,000 (about £313 per square foot) in Collaton St Mary area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £1,700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Collaton St Mary over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£346,500£318
Semi-Detached17£277,000£291
Terraced15£243,000£318
Flats1£130,000£318

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Collaton St Mary

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Collaton St Mary.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£274,950£61,000£235,000£194,995
2017£294,995£125,000£245,000£208,500
2018£289,950£140,000£242,000£195,000
2019£295,000£180,250£238,500£182,000
2020£324,750£143,625£218,000£210,000
2021£336,000£147,000£266,000£226,500
2022£375,000£106,500£309,995£230,000
2023£372,748£195,000£285,000£270,755
2024£375,000£227,000£275,245£237,500
2025£360,000£130,000£277,500£235,000
2026£317,500£277,000£250,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Collaton St Mary.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Collaton St Mary.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£249£142£189£254
2017£240£179£206£238
2018£247£194£211£264
2019£251£201£250£261
2020£266£224£256£265
2021£282£204£326£327
2022£330£180£310£307
2023£350£272£352£346
2024£322£285£331£327
2025£326£318£292£316
2026£314£289£334
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Collaton St Mary.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Collaton St Mary in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TQ4 7SX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TQ4 7SX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 20255, Little Clannon Way, Paignton, TQ4 7ATSemi-DetachedFreehold£299,250
29 May 2025Unit 36, Woodview Road, Paignton, TQ4 7HPOtherFreehold£250,000
01 Dec 202518, Eight Acre Drive, Paignton, TQ4 7FZSemi-DetachedFreehold£278,000
24 Nov 202516, Oathills Crescent, Paignton, TQ4 7GUTerracedLeasehold£150,000
28 Mar 20254, Castle Park Way, Paignton, TQ4 7GJDetachedFreehold£340,000

Schools

In the TQ4 7SX postcode area, located within Blatchcombe & Blagdon, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TQ4 7SX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 mi16 plusSouth Devon CollegeFurther education

Good

0.5 miPrimaryRoselands Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miPrimaryWhite Rock Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TQ4 7SX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TQ4 7SX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miThe Food WarehouseLong Road, Paignton, TQ4 7TQWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.4 miLidlWaddeton Close, Torbay, TQ4 7RZWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miAldiBrixham Road, Paignton, TQ4 7BDWalking directions to Aldi

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Torbay district (2025-26).

Band A£1,567
Band B£1,828
Band C£2,089
Band D£2,351
Band E£2,873
Band F£3,395
Band G£3,918
Band H£4,701

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for TQ4 7SX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Martin Brook

Collaton St Mary - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Caroline Voaden

South Devon - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictTorbayE06000027
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth DevonE14001484
WardCollaton St MaryE05012258
ParishTorbay, unparished areaE43000022
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Blatchcombe & BlagdonE02003166
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Torbay 013IE01034172
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1998-12-01

Frequently asked questions about TQ4 7SX

Is TQ4 7SX (Blatchcombe & Blagdon) safe?

The area around TQ4 7SX records about 130 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near TQ4 7SX?

The median sale price around TQ4 7SX in Blatchcombe & Blagdon is £277,000 (about £313 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TQ4 7SX?

There are 4 schools close to TQ4 7SX, including South Devon College (Good), Roselands Primary School (Good) and White Rock Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around TQ4 7SX?

TQ4 7SX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,882 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TQ4 7SX (Blatchcombe & Blagdon) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South Devon covering TQ4 7SX is Caroline Voaden (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Martin Brook (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.