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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

TQ58DA

New Road

TQ59HN

Greenswood Road

TQ59HP

Doctors Road

TQ59LT

Eden Close

TQ58JB

Prospect Steps

TQ58HW

Higher Street

TQ58PH

Lakes Road

TQ50AS

Milton Street

TQ58ER

Middle Street

TQ59DL

Bolton Street

TQ58RQ

The Close

TQ58HN

Higher Street

TQ58RS

Northfields Lane

TQ58RN

Northfields Lane

TQ58JA

South Furzeham Road

TQ59BX

Parkham Road

TQ59JG

Langley Avenue

TQ50RH

Rippon Close

TQ50RB

Summercourt Way

TQ50DP

Mathill Road

TQ58PW

Valletort Park

TQ58DH

Lichfield Drive

TQ50DB

Chestnut Drive

TQ59JT

Doctors Road

TQ58RW

Cumber Drive

TQ59LX

Greenover Road

TQ58DB

New Road

TQ50AG

Quentin Avenue

TQ59ND

Greenbank Road

TQ58JD

South Furzeham Road

TQ59HY

Wren Hill

TQ58AR

Overgang Road

TQ58HD

Sun Valley Close

TQ58PY

Wayside

TQ58BX

Fishcombe Road

TQ58ET

Market Street

TQ50EA

Summerlands Close

TQ59JN

Brookdale Close

TQ50DH

Elm Road

TQ58NN

Penpethy Road

TQ59BZ

Bolton Street

TQ58BJ

Walcot Place

TQ50EF

Cotmore Close

TQ58HS

Prospect Road

TQ58BD

North Furzeham Road

TQ50EB

Longcroft Drive

TQ58NT

Penpethy Road

TQ50DF

Sycamore Way

TQ50RN

Bourne Court

TQ58HE

Rocklands Terrace

TQ59LH

Dashpers

TQ58QR

Alma Road

TQ59JL

Brookdale Park

TQ59DW

Bolton Street

TQ59LP

Eden Cottages

TQ58QG

Copythorne Close

TQ50DR

Mathill Close

TQ58QN

Higher Furzeham Road

TQ59LG

Dashpers

TQ58BG

Queens Road

TQ59HX

Wren Hill

TQ50AR

Milton Street

TQ59AD

Bolton Street

TQ58LJ

Vittery Close

TQ58DG

Lichfield Drive

TQ50RJ

Huccaby Close

TQ58JU

North Boundary Road

TQ50AW

Nut Tree Orchard

TQ50DE

Chestnut Drive

TQ58DJ

Bradden Crescent

TQ58BH

Nelson Road

TQ50BZ

Milton Street

TQ59BA

Glenmore Road

TQ59NN

Garrow Close

TQ59LL

Dashpers

TQ59NH

Eden Park

TQ58QE

Copythorne Road

TQ58QU

Holborn Road

TQ50DG

Maple Road

TQ50RA

Coniston Close

TQ50BD

Milton Crescent

TQ58PZ

Wayside Close

TQ59NE

Holwell Road

TQ58PN

Pomeroy Avenue

TQ58RH

Northfields Lane

TQ50DL

Summer Lane

TQ58JP

Smardon Close

TQ59NB

Monksbridge Road

TQ58RE

The Close

TQ59JQ

Cudhill Road

TQ58TQ

Market Street

TQ50DX

Maple Close

TQ58NP

Penpethy Close

TQ50AT

Milton Park

TQ58DQ

Lichfield Close

TQ50BE

Ocean View Crescent

TQ59HR

Doctors Road

TQ58NY

Lindthorpe Way

TQ50ED

Westfield Close

TQ58RY

North Hill Close

Data Sources

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