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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

TQ50RZ

Packhall Lane

TQ55DJ

Furzeham with Summercombe

TQ58RT

Elliott Grove

TQ59JR

Parkham Lane

TQ59LZ

Cross Park

TQ59NG

Brimlands

TQ58RF

The Close

TQ58DJ

Bradden Crescent

TQ58JG

Sun Valley Close

TQ50BA

Ocean View Drive

TQ59LY

Greenover Road

TQ50DH

Elm Road

TQ58BP

Manor Steps

TQ58HQ

Church Street

TQ58RB

Fishcombe Road

TQ59DL

Bolton Street

TQ59LJ

Dashpers

TQ58HR

Higher Street

TQ50AY

Elizabeth Avenue

TQ50ED

Westfield Close

TQ50RH

Rippon Close

TQ59BX

Parkham Road

TQ59JD

Burton Place

TQ59JG

Langley Avenue

TQ59LG

Dashpers

TQ50BB

Ocean View Drive

TQ58LG

Pillar Avenue

TQ50FA

Laywell Lane

TQ58HY

Overgang Road

TQ58QN

Higher Furzeham Road

TQ59JL

Brookdale Park

TQ50DZ

Deep Dene Close

TQ50EE

Polhearne Way

TQ59JA

Burton Street

TQ59LQ

Elder Cottages

TQ50DR

Mathill Close

TQ55BS

Market Street

TQ58ER

Middle Street

TQ58JD

South Furzeham Road

TQ58LF

Pillar Avenue

TQ58NL

New Road

TQ58QR

Alma Road

TQ58QZ

Higher Furzeham Road

TQ50AR

Milton Street

TQ50BD

Milton Crescent

TQ58PY

Wayside

TQ58QQ

Copythorne Road

TQ50RQ

Bala Brook Close

TQ58NR

Northfields Lane

TQ58QF

Rydons

TQ59NB

Monksbridge Road

TQ50DQ

Cedar Way

TQ58RD

Northfields Lane

TQ59BT

Glenmore Road

TQ59HT

Burton Street

TQ59LP

Eden Cottages

TQ59NF

Greenover Close

TQ50DA

Summer Lane

TQ50DP

Mathill Road

TQ50SB

Rowan Way

TQ50SD

Chestnut Drive

TQ58PQ

Lakes Road

TQ58DN

Lichfield Drive

TQ58LL

Wolston Close

TQ59FD

Greenswood Close

TQ59LT

Eden Close

TQ59LX

Greenover Road

TQ50AW

Nut Tree Orchard

TQ58JA

South Furzeham Road

TQ58PD

New Road

TQ58QB

Higher Copythorne

TQ59HU

Parkham Terrace

TQ58BG

Queens Road

TQ58DA

New Road

TQ58HA

Higher Manor Road

TQ58JB

Prospect Steps

TQ58QY

The Mount

TQ58RU

Fishcombe Road

TQ50BY

Milton Street

TQ58DB

New Road

TQ58PW

Valletort Park

TQ59AD

Bolton Street

TQ59JN

Brookdale Close

TQ50RL

Clyst Avenue

TQ58LT

New Road

TQ58UA

Northfields Industrial Estate

TQ50AF

Gramercy Fields

TQ58JP

Smardon Close

TQ58DL

Lichfield Drive

TQ58HN

Higher Street

TQ58BD

North Furzeham Road

TQ58HW

Higher Street

TQ58JQ

Vicarage Close

TQ59JF

Langley Avenue

TQ50DX

Maple Close

TQ50RB

Summercourt Way

TQ58BA

Blackball Lane

TQ58EY

Church Hill West

TQ58LA

North Boundary Road

TQ58RG

Furzeham Park

Data Sources

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