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Brixham Town

England / South West / Torbay / Brixham Town

About

Brixham is a coastal town in Torbay, known for its working fishing harbour. The area has a mix of historic charm and maritime activity, with narrow streets lined with traditional cottages and independent shops. The harbour remains central to daily life, with fresh fish markets and boats unloading their catch.

The town offers coastal walks along the South West Coast Path, with views of Torbay and Berry Head Nature Reserve. Brixham also has a replica of Sir Francis Drake’s ship, the Golden Hind, highlighting its seafaring history. The area balances tourism with local industry, maintaining a strong connection to its fishing heritage.

Area overview

On average Brixham Town has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Brixham Town is £38,100 per year. There are 3 schools in Brixham Town: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
5.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Brixham Town Population
9,473
Population density
2,868.9 per km²

Demographics

British
9,028
95.24%
Other White
143
1.51%
Irish
62
0.65%
White and Asian (mixed)
34
0.36%
White and Black African (mixed)
31
0.33%
Total population: 9,479

Housing

Owns outright
2,324
50.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
950
20.47%
Owns with a mortgage
925
19.93%
Other social rented
253
5.45%
Other forms of private rent
131
2.82%
Total households: 4,641

Property prices in Brixham Town

Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £311,000 in Brixham Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £870,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached46£427,500
Flats21£167,000
Semi-Detached33£295,000
Terraced41£290,000

10 years price trend in Brixham Town

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.