# TQ3, Paignton: Market Overview Paignton (TQ3) has experienced modest price appreciation over the past five years, with property values growing at a compound annual rate of 1.8%, below the national average trajectory. Rental growth has substantially outpaced capital growth, reaching 4.6% annually over the same period, indicating a rental-focused market dynamic. The district shows a trajectory score of 42.7 out of 100, positioning it in the lower half of national performance rankings. Population growth remains marginal at 0.7% over five years, suggesting limited demographic expansion. The postcode is currently classified as latent for gentrification, meaning there are no clear indicators of accelerating renewal activity at present.
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- 1Property prices up 1.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.6% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.7% per year
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What's changing in Paignton · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.2 points this month to 43/100, driven mainly by safety.
Paignton (TQ3) common questions
Is Paignton up and coming?
Paignton (TQ3) has a trajectory score of 43/100 (Average), placing it in the top 86% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 2.6 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Paignton safe?
Paignton has a safety score of 58/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Paignton?
The average property price in Paignton (TQ3) is £267k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Paignton?
The median monthly rent in Paignton (TQ3) is £937 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Paignton?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Torquay (TQ2), Torquay (TQ1), Brixham (TQ5), Totnes (TQ9), Paignton (TQ4). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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