Is Paignton a good place to live?

Paignton is a good 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 low crime rate of 96.9 crimes per 1,000 people, which is below the national average.

Paignton - Best areas to live in 2025 (and areas to avoid map)

Name: Paignton
Address: England, GB

Good Area

Outdoor Spaces

B+

Amenities

B+

Transport

B+

Schools

Council	Torbay
Crime Rate	✓average

C+

B+

A+

Crime hotspots

(off)

Nearby Places

Oldway

suburb

0.7 km away

Preston

suburb

1.4 km away

Goodrington

suburb

1.5 km away

Shorton

suburb

1.5 km away

Tweenaways

suburb

C+

2.0 km away

Collaton St Mary

suburb

2.8 km away

Oldway

suburb

0.7 km away

Preston

suburb

1.4 km away

Outdoor Spaces

Allotments

Adequate

Play Space

Adequate

Golf Course

Adequate

Public Park

Adequate

Tennis Court

Adequate

Bowling Green

Adequate

Playing Field

Sparse

Local Amenities

Pubs & Bars

Adequate

Restaurants & Cafes

Adequate

Retail Shopping

Ample

Supermarkets

Adequate

Takeaways

Adequate

Transport Links

Paignton

Train

Torquay

Train

Torre

Train

Schools

Outstanding

2 Schools

Good

27 Schools

Requires Improvement

2 Schools

Oldway Primary School

Outstanding

Torquay Girls' Grammar School

Outstanding

Galmpton Church of England Primary School

House Prices

all dwelling types

£268,324

detached houses

£395,136

flats and maisonettes

£179,406

semi detached houses

£288,524

terraced houses

£243,978