Categories in Paignton
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Paignton
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 294 | 45 years |
| Shopping | 267 | 29 years |
| Shopping other | 242 | 29 years |
| Restaurants | 192 | 26 years |
| Corporate management | 164 | 22 years |
| General contractors | 154 | 21 years |
| Construction of buildings | 121 | 24 years |
| Health and medical | 114 | 21 years |
| Car repair | 112 | 19 years |
| Other construction | 106 | 23 years |
| Beauty salons | 103 | — |
| Electrical installation | 101 | 19 years |
| Hotels and motels | 96 | 32 years |
| Real estate | 94 | 29 years |
Paignton Facts
| Area | 29.5 km² |
| Population | 50,929 |
| Male Population | 24,263 (47.6%) |
| Female Population | 26,666 (52.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +0.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +10.4% |
| Median Age | 49.2 years (Male: 47.3, Female: 50.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $30,960 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Town Centre, Marldon, Paignton, Preston, Paignton, The Harbour, Paignton |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 50.43565, -3.56789 |
| Postal Codes | TQ1, TQ3, TQ4, TQ5 |
Map of Paignton
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Paignton Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 50,831 | 47,507 | 46,143 | 46,169 | 50,929 | 51,203 | 51,436 |
| Population Density | 1,723.1 / km² | 1,610.4 / km² | 1,564.2 / km² | 1,565.1 / km² | 1,726.4 / km² | 1,735.7 / km² | 1,743.6 / km² |
Paignton Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 10.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paignton | +0.2% | +7.2% | +10.4% |
| United Kingdom | — | — | — |
Paignton Median Age
Median Age: 49.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paignton | 49.2 yrs | 50.9 yrs | 47.3 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Paignton Population Density
Population Density: 1,726 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paignton | 50,929 | 29.5 km² | 1,726 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Paignton Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1975 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Paignton
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Paignton
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Paignton
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Paignton
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Paignton Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $22,719 | $24,215 | $27,992 | $31,587 | $30,603 | $31,030 | $27,296 | $30,960 |
| Total GDP | $2.2B | $2.3B | $2.7B | $3B | $3B | $3B | $2.6B | $2.9B |
Paignton CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paignton | 593,383 tn | 11.65 tn | 20,114.7 tons/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 593,383 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.65 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 20,114.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24/05 | 2:32 PM | 3.6 | 76.5 km | 11,900 m | English Channel | usgs.gov |
| 1/29/04 | 8:23 PM | 3.7 | 83.7 km | 6,500 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/29/04 | 10:56 AM | 3.6 | 83.7 km | 6,500 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/29/04 | 10:56 AM | 3.3 | 83.7 km | 6,500 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/16/97 | 12:19 AM | 3.2 | 8.7 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 8/17/95 | 4:01 PM | 3.6 | 52.7 km | 10,000 m | English Channel | usgs.gov |
| 1/1/94 | 3:17 AM | 3.6 | 95.7 km | 10,000 m | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 9/23/92 | 10:47 AM | 3.3 | 54.1 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 4/3/84 | 2:27 PM | 3.8 | 67.5 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
Paignton
/ˈpeɪntən/ is a seaside town on the coast of Tor Bay in Devon, England. Together with Torquay and Brixham it forms the unitary authority of Torbay which was created in 1998. The Torbay area is a holiday destination known as the English Riviera. Pai..
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