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Meet people in Paignton

Members from Paignton and towns within 30 miles who make their profile public will appear here.

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About Paignton

  • About 68,000 people live in Paignton.
  • It's part of England.
  • London, the largest city in the United Kingdom, is about 167 miles away.
  • For a bigger city, Plymouth is about 26 miles away.
  • Towns nearby: Torquay (3 miles), Newton Abbot (7 miles) and Exmouth (15 miles).

A first date in Paignton

Paignton is small enough that you may have friends in common, so start with a relaxed coffee in the centre. If you would rather meet away from familiar faces, Torquay is close by.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Paignton: questions and answers

How far around Paignton can I search?

More than 770,000 people live within 30 miles of Paignton, in 24 towns and cities including Plymouth, Exeter and Torquay. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 5 miles to 300 miles, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Paignton free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Paignton or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Paignton real?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Paignton?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in the United Kingdom or abroad.

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