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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 69 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
69
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
39.49(+18%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.71(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.19(+42%)
Public order
5.55(-15%)
Other theft
5.45(-3%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,477
95.74%
Other White
150
1.52%
Irish
48
0.48%
White and Asian (mixed)
33
0.33%
White and Black African (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 146 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 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
Semi-Detached43£275,000
Flats19£130,000
Terraced41£240,000
Detached43£385,000

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

TQ50BA

Ocean View Drive

TQ58NQ

New Road

TQ58AU

Sea View Terrace

TQ58PD

New Road

TQ58QB

Higher Copythorne

TQ58HR

Higher Street

TQ58QQ

Copythorne Road

TQ50AY

Elizabeth Avenue

TQ58JN

Smardon Avenue

TQ58LB

Pillar Avenue

TQ50AX

Packhall Lane

TQ58RR

Cumber Drive

TQ58HL

Higher Street

TQ59HT

Burton Street

TQ59LD

Horsepool Street

TQ59HU

Parkham Terrace

TQ58NF

Torbay Trading Estate

TQ58EZ

Church Street

TQ50DT

Park Avenue

TQ58UA

Northfields Industrial Estate

TQ50RD

Thrushel Close

TQ50DY

Summercourt Way

TQ59LW

Knick Knack Lane

TQ58QY

The Mount

TQ58EW

Furzeham with Summercombe

TQ50EQ

Chestnut Drive

TQ50DQ

Cedar Way

TQ58NE

New Road

TQ58QP

Higher Furzeham Road

TQ58HP

Higher Steps

TQ58RG

Furzeham Park

TQ58JZ

Gollands Close

TQ50AZ

Milton Street

TQ58JQ

Vicarage Close

TQ59LB

Drew Street

TQ59NW

Garrow Close

TQ58RU

Fishcombe Road

TQ58LP

Lavender Close

TQ58EY

Church Hill West

TQ58PX

Copythorne Road

TQ58DD

Churston Way

TQ50EE

Polhearne Way

TQ59JR

Parkham Lane

TQ58NX

Meadow Park

TQ59JH

Belmont Road

TQ59JF

Langley Avenue

TQ50DS

Longcroft Avenue

TQ58LZ

New Road

TQ58HU

Westcliffe Terrace

TQ58LL

Wolston Close

TQ50SJ

Summerlands Close

TQ58BQ

Bella Vista Road

TQ58HF

Lower Manor Road

TQ50RF

Shapley Tor Close

TQ58RX

North Hill Close

TQ58TA

New Road

TQ55BQ

Market Street

TQ58DN

Lichfield Drive

TQ50AU

Milton Street

TQ50EG

Milton Street

TQ58JY

Gollands

TQ50AP

Southdown Avenue

TQ50BU

St Marys Square

TQ58HH

Church Hill East

TQ59NF

Greenover Close

TQ58HQ

Church Street

TQ58AY

Blackball Lane

TQ59BU

Parkham Road

TQ50DD

Chestnut Drive

TQ58HZ

Harbour View Close

TQ58JG

Sun Valley Close

TQ58AX

Blackball Lane

TQ58PA

Treefields

TQ58DF

Churston Way

TQ58BN

Station Hill

TQ50BY

Milton Street

TQ58DL

Lichfield Drive

TQ58RD

Northfields Lane

TQ59LJ

Dashpers

TQ58JR

Smardon Avenue

TQ58LD

Pillar Close

TQ59LN

Burton Street

TQ59FD

Greenswood Close

TQ58AW

The Quay

TQ50BH

Milton Fields

TQ59LS

Eden Park

TQ58NZ

Lindthorpe Way

TQ50AN

Southdown Avenue

TQ59LE

Polhearne Lane

TQ58LE

Pillar Crescent

TQ58BB

North Furzeham Road

TQ59LQ

Elder Cottages

TQ58NR

Northfields Lane

TQ58PJ

Lakes Close

TQ50AF

Gramercy Fields

TQ58RF

The Close

TQ58JS

North Boundary Road

TQ58BY

New Road

TQ58LG

Pillar Avenue

TQ59JB

Burton Villa Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.