| Council | Torbay |
| Crime Rate | ✓average |
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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 low crime rate of 96.9 crimes per 1,000 people, which is below the national average. Crime hotspots have been reported near Parking Area and Kernou Road, as reported by Devon & Cornwall Police.
What are the best schools in Paignton?
Paignton has 33 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools are Oldway Primary School and Torquay Girls' Grammar School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Galmpton Church of England Primary School and Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy. Note: 2 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.