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).
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| Population | 49,886 |
| Population Density | 1,011 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.4357°, -3.5679° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.3 inches (947 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $42,536 |
| Median Age | 49.0 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.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Paignton vs United Kingdom Average
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
| Unemployment | 5.5% |
| 53% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,540 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 53.5% |
| Public Transit | 4.0% |
| Work from Home | 20.6% |
Walkability
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
| Homeownership | 65.1% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.9% |
| Housing Units | 19,954 |
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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 49.3 sq mi (127.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,011/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.4357°N, 3.5679°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.3% |
| 25% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 42.6% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 1,011/sq mi |
| Total Area | 49.3 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 53.5% |
| Public Transit | 4.0% |
| Work from Home | 20.6% |
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 | — | — | — | — |
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
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashburton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bovey Tracey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bovey Tracey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bowring Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brixham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Buckfastleigh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Budleigh Salterton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chudleigh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Churston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cliff House | 0.0 | |||||
| Dawlish Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Exmouth Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingskerswell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingsteignton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newton Abbot Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Old Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Paignton Library & Information Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Teignmouth Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Torquay Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Totnes Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Paignton
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Restaurants in Paignton
24 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Paignton
30 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Paignton
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Paignton
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Paignton
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Paignton
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Paignton
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Paignton
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Paignton
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Paignton
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Paignton
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Paignton
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Paignton
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Paignton
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Paignton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Paignton
31 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter International Airport | EXT | Medium Airport |
| Royal Marines Base Chivenor | — | Medium Airport |
| Belle Vue Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bolt Head Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Branscombe Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brent Tor Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Brookside Farm Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Curry Rivel Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Dunkeswell Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Eaglescott Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Eggesford Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Farway Common Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Halwell Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Heywood Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hunsdon Lea Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Langport Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lower-Durston Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Marldon Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Middlezoy Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| North Hill Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| RNAS Merryfield | — | Small Airport |
| St Mellion Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Stoodleigh Barton Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tinnel Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tracy Island Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Watchford Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Well Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Westacott Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Westonzoyland Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Westover Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Paignton
7 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 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).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 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
Things to See Near Paignton
119 places within 15 km
- • Ashhole Cavern
- • Berry's Wood Hillfort
- • Earthworks
- • Enigmatic Stone
- • Gallants Bower Fort (ruin)
- + 4 more
- • Babbacombe Beach
- • Beacon Cove
- • Blackpool Sands
- • Breakwater Beach
- • Broad Sands
- + 39 more
- • Compton Castle
- • Dartmouth Castle
- • Dartmouth Castle
- • Kingswear Castle
- • Afton Red Rift
- • Denbury Camp
- • Atrizan Collective Gallery
- • Birdwood House Gallery
- • Cocklington Gallery
- • Colours of Brixham
- • Haddon Galleries
- + 3 more
- • Ball Hill
- • Beacon Hill
- • Beacon Hill
- • Blair Hill
- • Brim Hill
- + 21 more
- • Bath House
- • Bayards Cove Fort
- • Berry Head Northern Fort
- • Berry Head Southern Fort
- • Berry Pomeroy Castle
- + 14 more
- • Berry Head
- • Fish Quay
- • Hopes Nose Fishing
- • Land's End
- • New Quay
- + 1 more
- • Shaldon Zoo (Shaldon Wildlife Trust)
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Get ReportFrequently 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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