Paignton's TQ4 postcode district shows modest market dynamics compared to national benchmarks. Over five years, property prices have grown at 2.6% compound annual rate, whilst rental yields have expanded faster at 4.2%, suggesting relatively stronger income-generation opportunities than capital appreciation. Population growth remains flat at 0.2% over the same period, indicating limited demographic expansion. With a trajectory score of 37.5 out of 100 and ranking in the 2nd percentile nationally, TQ4 sits well below average growth expectations. The district currently sits at the latent stage of gentrification, implying limited visible regeneration activity or property-led development momentum at present. These metrics suggest a mature, stable market rather than one experiencing significant economic or residential transformation.
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- 1Property prices up 1.7% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.2% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.2% per year
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What's changing in Paignton · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 1.2 points this month to 39/100, driven mainly by safety.
Paignton (TQ4) common questions
Is Paignton up and coming?
Paignton (TQ4) has a trajectory score of 39/100 (Average), placing it in the top 96% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 4.9 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Paignton safe?
Paignton has a safety score of 45/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Paignton?
The average property price in Paignton (TQ4) is £267k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.7% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Paignton?
The median monthly rent in Paignton (TQ4) is £892 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Paignton?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Newton Abbot (TQ12), Torquay (TQ2), Torquay (TQ1), Paignton (TQ3), Newton Abbot (TQ13). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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