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Furzeham with Summercombe

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About

Furzeham with Summercombe is a residential ward situated on the southern side of Torbay, overlooking Brixham harbour. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, from traditional terraces to more modern developments, spread across its sloping terrain. Its streets offer clear views across the water to the Breakwater and the open sea beyond, defining its coastal character.

A notable local landmark is the permanently moosed *M.V. Vigilance*, a former fisheries patrol vessel that serves as the clubhouse for Brixham Yacht Club. The area includes the residential enclave of Summercombe, with its own small valley, and provides pedestrian access to the coastal path leading to the Berry Head National Nature Reserve, a significant limestone headland.

Area overview

On average Furzeham with Summercombe has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Furzeham with Summercombe is £41,941 per year. There are 3 schools in Furzeham with Summercombe: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Furzeham with Summercombe is home to around 9,902 people, with a population density of about 3,774.6 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Furzeham with Summercombe Population
9,902
Population density
3,774.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.5(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.72(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.5(+61%)
Public order
5.25(-20%)
Other theft
5.25(-7%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,477
95.74%
Other White
150
1.52%
Irish
48
0.48%
White and Black African (mixed)
33
0.33%
White and Asian (mixed)
33
0.33%
Total population: 9,899

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,233
25.68%
No qualifications
1,755
20.19%
Level 3 (A level)
1,426
16.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,287
14.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
986
11.34%
Total 16+ residents: 8,694

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,399
50.86%
Owns with a mortgage
1,029
21.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
872
18.49%
Other social rented
244
5.17%
Other forms of private rent
121
2.57%
Total households: 4,717

Property prices in Furzeham with Summercombe

Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Furzeham with Summercombe area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,000 up to £750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Furzeham with Summercombe in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Furzeham with Summercombe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached44£397,500
Flats23£130,000
Semi-Detached44£276,000
Terraced34£239,400

10 years median price trend in Furzeham with Summercombe

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Furzeham with Summercombe.

All postcodes in Furzeham with Summercombe

TQ58EP

Apters Hill

TQ58PH

Lakes Road

TQ50BZ

Milton Street

TQ50EF

Cotmore Close

TQ58JT

North Boundary Road

TQ58QD

Higher Rydons

TQ58TA

New Road

TQ58RS

Northfields Lane

TQ59DJ

Bolton Street

TQ58BY

New Road

TQ58NJ

New Road

TQ59NN

Garrow Close

TQ50AX

Packhall Lane

TQ50DY

Summercourt Way

TQ58AT

Overgang Road

TQ58RN

Northfields Lane

TQ50AP

Southdown Avenue

TQ50DN

Laywell Close

TQ50RA

Coniston Close

TQ58BH

Nelson Road

TQ58LH

North Boundary Road

TQ50DE

Chestnut Drive

TQ58HJ

Higher Street

TQ58JR

Smardon Avenue

TQ58NE

New Road

TQ58QG

Copythorne Close

TQ50AT

Milton Park

TQ58DF

Churston Way

TQ58JN

Smardon Avenue

TQ58LP

Lavender Close

TQ58NY

Lindthorpe Way

TQ58PR

Copythorne Park

TQ58TQ

Market Street

TQ58HE

Rocklands Terrace

TQ58PT

Copythorne Road

TQ58RP

Cumber Close

TQ59BU

Parkham Road

TQ59LS

Eden Park

TQ59JT

Doctors Road

TQ50AG

Quentin Avenue

TQ50BH

Milton Fields

TQ50DB

Chestnut Drive

TQ58DD

Churston Way

TQ58HS

Prospect Road

TQ58JY

Gollands

TQ58JZ

Gollands Close

TQ58RJ

Northfields Lane

TQ58RL

Cumberland Green

TQ59LR

Knick Knack Lane

TQ59HR

Doctors Road

TQ59NJ

Speedwell Close

TQ58DQ

Lichfield Close

TQ58PS

Lakes Road

TQ59JB

Burton Villa Close

TQ59JH

Belmont Road

TQ58BJ

Walcot Place

TQ50DG

Maple Road

TQ50DF

Sycamore Way

TQ50DS

Longcroft Avenue

TQ58BQ

Bella Vista Road

TQ58ET

Market Street

TQ59LN

Burton Street

TQ50AH

Southdown Hill

TQ50AQ

Southdown Close

TQ50RD

Thrushel Close

TQ58EJ

Middle Street

TQ58LN

Pillar Avenue

TQ50AL

Southdown Hill

TQ58HB

Manor Terrace

TQ58LR

Heather Way

TQ58NT

Penpethy Road

TQ58QX

Victoria Place

TQ59LU

Mayflower Drive

TQ50AU

Milton Street

TQ50RF

Shapley Tor Close

TQ58PJ

Lakes Close

TQ59HP

Doctors Road

TQ59LD

Horsepool Street

TQ58BB

North Furzeham Road

TQ58PG

Carlile Road

TQ58QA

Highfield Close

TQ59LB

Drew Street

TQ59NE

Holwell Road

TQ50DJ

Pine Close

TQ58AX

Blackball Lane

TQ58NW

Penpethy Road

TQ58PL

Sanders Road

TQ58RY

North Hill Close

TQ50AN

Southdown Avenue

TQ50AS

Milton Street

TQ55DL

Furzeham with Summercombe

TQ58DH

Lichfield Drive

TQ58PB

Lindthorpe Way

TQ59HZ

Burton Street

TQ59JS

Parkham Glade

TQ58AP

Overgang

TQ58AU

Sea View Terrace

TQ58LD

Pillar Close

TQ59JP

Langley Close

TQ50EG

Milton Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.