| Council | Torbay |
| Crime Rate | High for a South West town About the national average. |
The average house price in Paignton is £265,356, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Paignton house price trends over the last 30 years.
£265,356
£389,412
£168,486
£284,871
£239,319
Is Paignton a nice place to live?
Paignton is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Devon.
How safe is Paignton?
Paignton has a high crime rate for a South West town, with around 73 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is about the national average, and 15% above the Devon average.
What are the best schools in Paignton?
Paignton has 33 schools nearby. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include St Michael's Church of England Academy and Curledge Street Academy. Note: 3 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Paignton?
The majority of residents in Paignton identify as White (British) (94%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (95%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.