A379 Paignton, Teignbridge
92 addresses across 5 postcodes (EX2,EX6), about 3.4 km (2.1 miles) long, classed as a a road. USRN 39805429.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (D: 2, E: 3).
- Flood: 9 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Teignbridge costs £2,643 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 17% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Marsh Barton, about 3.1 km (1.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Bowling Green Park, is about 2.2 km (1.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 30 to 60 m above sea level.
- Noise: 85 of its 92 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ide Lane Surgery, about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away.
- People: About 800 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 67% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 9 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 113 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (3); Bungalow, detached (1); House, detached (1). Built: before 1900 (2); 1900-1929 (2); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (2).
Council tax
What each band costs in Teignbridge in 2026-27: Band D £2,643 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,762 | £2,056 | £2,349 | £2,643 | £3,230 | £3,818 | £4,405 | £5,286 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (33% of about 1,600 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 3.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- NOS 1-4 INCLUSIVE PEAMORE HOUSE, grade II
- PEAMORE COTTAGE AND ADJOINING GARDEN WALL, grade II
- The Peamore War Memorial, grade II
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 28 January 2027 to 29 January 2027: SOUTH WEST WATER, Permanent reinstatement, some carriageway incursion, on the carriageway, verge (minor works)
- 28 January 2027 to 29 January 2027: SOUTH WEST WATER, Permanent reinstatement, road closure, on the carriageway, verge (major (paa) works, permit applied for)
Finished in the last three months
- 29 October 2026: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, lane closure, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 29 October 2026: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, lane closure, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 1 September 2026 to 12 October 2026: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS, Works for road purposes, lane closure, on the carriageway, verge (major works)
- 10 August 2026 to 11 August 2026: SOUTH WEST WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the carriageway, verge (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 9 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| EX2 9SJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 4 / 2 | unlikely |
| EX2 9SL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 5 / 0 | unlikely |
| EX2 0AJ | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| EX6 7XD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| EX6 7YL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 92 addresses are between 30 m and 60 m above sea level (53 m on average); the ground rises about 31 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX2 0AJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| EX2 9SJ | 41% | 41% | 41% | 0% |
| EX2 9SL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| EX6 7XD | 33% | 33% | 33% | 0% |
| EX6 7YL | 17% | 17% | 17% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Marsh Barton 109,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Exeter St Thomas 329,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Topsham 300,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Peamore Lodge Shillingford St George | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | Railway Station Topsham | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Topsham Lock Ferry Landing Exminster | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Matford Park and Ride | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 10.5 km (6.5 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 81.1 km (50 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Ide Lane Surgery | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Alphington Pharmacy | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Matford Dental Clinic | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Franklyn Community Hospital | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Police station | Exeter Volunteer Police Cadets | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Bowling Green Park 6,270 m² | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 660 m² | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.4 ha | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 7,320 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Peamore Park (that part to the west of the A379), a registered park or garden (Grade II), 650 m (0.4 miles) north-west. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Peamore Park (that part to the west of the A379) | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 650 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Enclosures NE of Peamore Cottage | Scheduled monument | 920 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Earthwork enclosure S of Blackall's Copse | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Linear round barrow cemetery at Castle Park, Alphington | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Zachary's Copse | Wood | 460 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Kenbury Wood | Wood | 540 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Shillingford Plantation | Wood | 740 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Pearce's Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Haldon Ponds | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Duck's Marsh | Wetland | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 75 dB or more | 1 | 0 |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 69 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 92 |
85 of the street's 92 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Teignbridge: see them on the Teignbridge page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matford Brook Academy | All-through | 2–16 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Kenn Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Petrol Station (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 67% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 45% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 29% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 64% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Roadworks Street works permit: SOUTH WEST WATER: Permanent reinstatement, 28 January 2027 to 29 January 2027 (road closure) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: SOUTH WEST WATER: Permanent reinstatement, 28 January 2027 to 29 January 2027 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL: Highway repair and maintenance works, 29 October 2026 (lane closure) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL: Highway repair and maintenance works, 29 October 2026 (lane closure) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- EX2 9SJ: 70 addresses of 87 in the postcode
- EX2 9SL: 19 addresses of 22 in the postcode
- EX2 0AJ: 1 address of 34 in the postcode
- EX6 7XD: 1 address of 12 in the postcode
- EX6 7YL: 1 address of 17 in the postcode
Nearby streets
All the streets in EX2, EX6 and across Teignbridge.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.