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Paignton, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Paignton is a mid-size city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 49,886. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
49,886 Population 1,011/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
37.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$42,536 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$42,536 median income, 5.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$297,740 home value, $1,063/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population49,886
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density1,011/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 4%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$42,536
Per Capita$42,536
Unemployment5.5%

Housing

C+
Home Value$297,740
Rent$1,063
Ownership65.1%
Housing Units19,954

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain37.3 in/yr
Sunny Days268/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.3%
High School+42.6%

Community

Population49,886
Population Density1,011 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates50.4357°, -3.5679°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation37.3 inches (947 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$42,536
Median Age49.0 years

About Paignton

Paignton is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 49,886. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Paignton has a population of 49,886 with a density of 1,011 people per square mile, spread across 49.3 square miles. The median age is 49.0 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.3% female and 48.7% male. The city is predominantly White (3.9%), with 1.9% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 96.4% of residents. 5.9% of the population are veterans. 7.3% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

49,886
Total Population
1,011
People / sq mi
49.0yrs
Median Age
26% above United Kingdom avg
49.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 96.4%
23% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 3.6%

Social Characteristics

Paignton vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Paignton is $42,536, which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,536. The average weekly wage is $818, 43% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 4,540 business establishments. 20.6% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Paignton vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$42,536
43% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$42,536
Avg Weekly Wage$818

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.5%
53% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)4,540

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone53.5%
Public Transit4.0%
Work from Home20.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Paignton is $297,740, 6% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,063 (9% below the national average of $1,163). 65.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 19,954 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$297,740
6% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,063
9% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.1%
Owner-Occupied65.1%
Renter-Occupied34.9%
Housing Units19,954

Property Tax

Climate in Paignton

Paignton has an average annual temperature of 11.5°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (17°C), the coldest is Jan (6.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1296 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.3°C / 43°F 0.4° / 12° 114.2
Feb 7.6°C / 46°F 1.5° / 12.5° 129.8
Mar 8°C / 46°F 1.9° / 13.9° 113.9
Apr 9.2°C / 49°F 2.5° / 16.4° 65.7
May 12°C / 54°F 5.3° / 18.9° 70.8
Jun 14.8°C / 59°F 8° / 22.3° 78.2
Jul 16.7°C / 62°F 10.7° / 24° 75.1
Aug 17°C / 63°F 11.1° / 23.8° 76.1
Sep 15.5°C / 60°F 9° / 22.9° 95.4
Oct 12.9°C / 55°F 6.8° / 17.6° 172.1
Nov 9.7°C / 50°F 3.1° / 15° 144.6
Dec 8°C / 46°F 1.6° / 12.9° 160.4
Paignton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 268 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below United Kingdom avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area49.3 sq mi (127.7 km²)
Population Density1,011/sq mi
Coordinates50.4357°N, 3.5679°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.3"
2% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.0 on May 19, 2019.

Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 145 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 111 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 100 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 84 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 84 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 53 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 96 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 127 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 142 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 130 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 84 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 142 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 54 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 9 km
Jan 19, 2001 53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M3.2 147 km
Nov 26, 1991 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France M3.0 137 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 121 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 136 km
Feb 8, 1998 18 km SW of Mullion, United Kingdom M2.9 145 km
Feb 11, 1998 4 km SE of Newport, United Kingdom M2.9 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2011 PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND Avalanche 0.4 m 41 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.5 in
February 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
April 47°F (9°C) 2.3 in
May 53°F (11°C) 2.4 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in
October 53°F (11°C) 3.7 in
November 47°F (9°C) 3.8 in
December 44°F (7°C) 4.5 in Wettest

Paignton has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 43°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (1.9").

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25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 25% below the national average of 33.7%. 42.6% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.3%
25% below United Kingdom avg
High School+42.6%
B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density1,011/sq mi
Total Area49.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone53.5%
Public Transit4.0%
Work from Home20.6%

Schools in Paignton

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hayes School
Brunel School
Paignton Academy - Borough Road Centre
Paignton Academy
Roselands Primary School
White Rock Primary School
Oldway Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Cambian Devon School
Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School
Curledge Street Academy
Preston Bridge School Harbourside
St Michael's Church of England Academy
Preston Bridge School
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Radio Stations near Paignton

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Soundart Radio diy, experimental MP3 128 kbps
Torbay Hospital Radio MP3 128 kbps
Hospital Radio Plymouth AAC 128 kbps
Sid Valley Radio local radio MP3 128 kbps
Phonic FM alternative, community MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Paignton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ashburton Museum
Bishopsteignton Museum
Bovey Tracey Heritage Centre
Britannia Museum
Brixham Battery
Brixham Heritage Museum
Church House
Cookworthy Museum
Dartmouth Museum
Dawlish Museum
Dinosaur World
Exmouth Museum
Fairlynch Musuem
History Box
Kelly Mine
Monastic Way Exhibition
Motor Museum
Newcomen Engine
Newton Abbot Museum
Overbeck's House
Pengelly Trust Museum
Rora House
Salcombe Maritime Museum
Site of Old Torbay Aircraft Museum
South Devon Railway Museum
St. Lawrence Chapel
Teign Heritage Centre
The Timehouse
The Valliant Soldier Museum & Heritage Centre
Topsham Museum
Torquay Museum
Totnes Fashions and Textiles Museum
Totnes Museum
Tuckers Maltings

Libraries in Paignton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ashburton Library0.0
Bovey Tracey Library0.0
Bovey Tracey Library0.0
Bowring Library0.0
Brixham Library0.0
Buckfastleigh Library0.0
Budleigh Salterton Library0.0
Chudleigh Library0.0
Churston Library0.0
Cliff House0.0
Dawlish Library0.0
Exmouth Public Library0.0
Kingskerswell Library0.0
Kingsteignton Library0.0
Newton Abbot Library0.0
Old Library0.0
Paignton Library & Information Centre0.0
Teignmouth Public Library0.0
Torquay Central Library0.0
Totnes Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Paignton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Churston Car Boot Sale
Farm Shop
Indoor market
Newton Abbot Indoor Market
Scala Hall
Stokeley Farm Shop

Hotels in Paignton

34 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bayside
Cambria Hotel
Channel View Hotel
Cherry Tree Hotel
Esplanade Hotel
Great Western Hotel
Hotel Bonair
Ibis Styles Hotel
KindaPlace Hotel
Lyndhurst Hotel
Marine Hotel
Mercure Hotel
Paignton Court Hotel
Premier Inn
Premier Inn
Redcliffe Hotel
Redcliffe Lodge
Russell Hotel
Seaford Hotel
Sealawn Hotel
Sefton Lodge
The Berry Hotel
The Briars
The Palace Hotel
The Queen's Hotel
The Redcliffe Hotel
The Sands
The Torland
Three Palms Hotel
Torbay Court Hotel
Torbay Sands Hotel
Travelodge
Twenty9 Hotel
Wilfruna Hotel

Restaurants in Paignton

24 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beefeater Grill
Crab & Hammer
Dining Nepal
Dragon Pearl
East in the West
Gurkha's Diner
Harley's American Bar and Grill
Island Restaurant
La Scala
Mollys Paignton
Orange Blossom
Pelican Cafe
Quo Vadis
Shoreline
Siam Garden
Squires
Tandoori Nights
The Avenue Bistro
The Honeymoon Restaurant
The Local
The Local Thai
TJ's Restaurant
Torbay Thai
Wabi Sabi Bay

Cafes in Paignton

30 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amore
Bayside Cafe
Cafe du Palais
Caffe Tutto
Cantina Kitchen and Bar
Chandlers
Coffee#1
Costa
Costa
Costa
Cupcake
Custom Coffee Co
Four Seasons Cafe
Frankies
Head of Steam
Hyde Park Cafe
Lily's Tea Rooms & Restaurant
Maisons Coffee Shop
Mediterraneo
Music Shop
Our Kalie's Cafe
Pukka Tukker
South Sands Beach Cafe/Bar
Steam Cafe & Discovery Centre
The Chippy
The Courtyard Café and Juice Bar
The Harbour Tearoom And Bistro
The Palm Tree
The Tea Shed
The Urban Edge Coffee Company

Cinemas in Paignton

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vue Torbay

Theatres in Paignton

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Palace Theatre

Zoos in Paignton

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Paignton Zoo

Clinics in Paignton

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Paignton Health and Welllbeing Centre

Dentists in Paignton

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cherrybrook Dental Surgery
Quay Health
South Devon Dental

Veterinaries in Paignton

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dart Vale Veterinary Group
GB #2178188081

Train Stations in Paignton

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Goodrington Sands
Paignton
Paignton Queens Park

Bus Stations in Paignton

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Paignton Depot

Gas Stations in Paignton

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Harvest Energy
Morrisons
Sainsbury's
Texaco

Banks in Paignton

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barclays
Chelsea Building Society
HSBC UK
Lloyds Bank
Nationwide
Santander

Gyms in Paignton

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Gym
Third Space Fitness

Golf Courses in Paignton

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Torbay Golf Centre (Pitch and Putt)

Breweries in Paignton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Barnaby's Brewhouse
Bays Brewery
Black Tor Brewery
Crossed Anchors Brewery
Hunters Brewery
Hunts Devon Cider
New Lion Brewery And Taproom
Platform 5 Brewing
Salcombe Brewery
South Hams Brewery & Taphouse
Teignmouth Brewery
Teignworthy Brewery
The Buckland Brewers
The Devil's Pleasure
Yarde Cider

Stadiums & Teams in Paignton

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Paignton

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Exeter International AirportEXTMedium Airport
Royal Marines Base ChivenorMedium Airport
Belle Vue AirfieldSmall Airport
Bolt Head AirfieldSmall Airport
Branscombe AirfieldSmall Airport
Brent Tor Glider FieldSmall Airport
Brookside Farm Private AirstripSmall Airport
Curry Rivel AirstripSmall Airport
Dunkeswell AirfieldSmall Airport
Eaglescott AirfieldSmall Airport
Eggesford AirfieldSmall Airport
Farway Common AirfieldSmall Airport
Glebe Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Halwell AirstripSmall Airport
Heywood Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Hunsdon Lea AirstripSmall Airport
Langport AirstripSmall Airport
Lower-Durston AirstripSmall Airport
Marldon AirstripSmall Airport
Middlezoy AerodromeSmall Airport
North Hill Glider FieldSmall Airport
RNAS MerryfieldSmall Airport
St Mellion AirstripSmall Airport
Stoodleigh Barton Private AirstripSmall Airport
Tinnel Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Tracy Island AirstripSmall Airport
Watchford Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Well Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Westacott Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Westonzoyland AirfieldSmall Airport
Westover Farm AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Paignton

7 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Broadsands Post Office
Goodrington Post Office
Kings Ash Post Office
Paignton Post Office
Preston Post Office
St Michaels Post Office
White Rock Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Paignton

16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christ Church
Collaton Saint Mary Church
Gerston Chapel
Goodrington Methodist Church
Great Parks Chapel
Paignton Baptist Church
Paignton SNU Spiritualist Centre
Palace Avenue Methodist Church
Preston Baptist Church
Sacred Heart and St. Teresa
Saint Andrew's Church
Southfield Methodist Church
St George
St. John the Baptist
St. Paul's Church
The Salvation Army - Paignton

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

Things to See Near Paignton

119 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (9)
  • • Ashhole Cavern
  • • Berry's Wood Hillfort
  • • Earthworks
  • • Enigmatic Stone
  • • Gallants Bower Fort (ruin)
  • + 4 more
🏖️ Beaches (44)
  • • Babbacombe Beach
  • • Beacon Cove
  • • Blackpool Sands
  • • Breakwater Beach
  • • Broad Sands
  • + 39 more
🏰 Castles (4)
  • • Compton Castle
  • • Dartmouth Castle
  • • Dartmouth Castle
  • • Kingswear Castle
🕳️ Caves (1)
  • • Afton Red Rift
🛡️ Forts (1)
  • • Denbury Camp
🖼️ Galleries (8)
  • • Atrizan Collective Gallery
  • • Birdwood House Gallery
  • • Cocklington Gallery
  • • Colours of Brixham
  • • Haddon Galleries
  • + 3 more
⛰️ Peaks (26)
  • • Ball Hill
  • • Beacon Hill
  • • Beacon Hill
  • • Blair Hill
  • • Brim Hill
  • + 21 more
🏛️ Ruins (19)
  • • Bath House
  • • Bayards Cove Fort
  • • Berry Head Northern Fort
  • • Berry Head Southern Fort
  • • Berry Pomeroy Castle
  • + 14 more
🌄 Viewpoints (6)
  • • Berry Head
  • • Fish Quay
  • • Hopes Nose Fishing
  • • Land's End
  • • New Quay
  • + 1 more
🦁 Zoos (1)
  • • Shaldon Zoo (Shaldon Wildlife Trust)

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Paignton

What is the population of Paignton?

Paignton has a population of 49,886 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1,011 people per square mile, spread across 49.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.3% female and 48.7% male.

Is Paignton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $42,536, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $297,740 (6% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,063 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Paignton?

Paignton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.3 inches.

How is the job market in Paignton?

The unemployment rate in Paignton is 5.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $818. There are 4,540 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Paignton?

The median home value in Paignton is $297,740. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,063. The homeownership rate is 65.1%.

How are the schools in Paignton?

25.3% of adults in Paignton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 42.6% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Paignton?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Paignton is 3.9% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 1.9% Asian. 96.4% of residents speak only English at home. 5.9% of the population are military veterans. 7.3% of residents have a disability.

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