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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

TQ50SD

Chestnut Drive

TQ59LA

Drew Street

TQ58JF

South Furzeham Road

TQ58BP

Manor Steps

TQ58PQ

Lakes Road

TQ59JU

Drew Street

TQ59NG

Brimlands

TQ58PG

Carlile Road

TQ58NS

Northfields Lane

TQ58PB

Lindthorpe Way

TQ58AP

Overgang

TQ58PP

Oxford Lane

TQ50AH

Southdown Hill

TQ59JP

Langley Close

TQ50RZ

Packhall Lane

TQ58NL

New Road

TQ58LT

New Road

TQ58LF

Pillar Avenue

TQ59JD

Burton Place

TQ58LH

North Boundary Road

TQ58PU

Copythorne Road

TQ50SB

Rowan Way

TQ58DP

New Road

TQ55BS

Market Street

TQ58RB

Fishcombe Road

TQ59JJ

Durleigh Road

TQ50RL

Clyst Avenue

TQ50DA

Summer Lane

TQ58QA

Highfield Close

TQ59JW

Brookdale Close

TQ58QZ

Higher Furzeham Road

TQ58PR

Copythorne Park

TQ58JE

South Furzeham Road

TQ58LA

North Boundary Road

TQ58BA

Blackball Lane

TQ58NJ

New Road

TQ58HG

Church Street

TQ58RJ

Northfields Lane

TQ58QF

Rydons

TQ50SA

Poplar Close

TQ50SE

Yew Close

TQ58AT

Overgang Road

TQ59BY

Parkham Road

TQ58QD

Higher Rydons

TQ58HY

Overgang Road

TQ58HJ

Higher Street

TQ58HT

North Furzeham Road

TQ58JT

North Boundary Road

TQ59JE

Hillside Road

TQ58RT

Elliott Grove

TQ59NA

Greenover Road

TQ50DJ

Pine Close

TQ59LY

Greenover Road

TQ59LZ

Cross Park

TQ50RQ

Bala Brook Close

TQ58RP

Cumber Close

TQ58GA

Overgang

TQ58BW

Station Hill

TQ58LQ

North Boundary Road

TQ58LN

Pillar Avenue

TQ59NJ

Speedwell Close

TQ59DJ

Bolton Street

TQ58PL

Sanders Road

TQ58HB

Manor Terrace

TQ58NH

New Road

TQ58BU

Pavilions Close

TQ50AL

Southdown Hill

TQ58EU

Market Street

TQ59LR

Knick Knack Lane

TQ50DN

Laywell Close

TQ58PT

Copythorne Road

TQ55AP

Market Street

TQ50FA

Laywell Lane

TQ58DE

Churston Way

TQ55DJ

Furzeham with Summercombe

TQ58BL

Higher Furzeham Road

TQ58LR

Heather Way

TQ50BB

Ocean View Drive

TQ58BZ

New Road

TQ58HX

Bay View West

TQ58QX

Victoria Place

TQ59JA

Burton Street

TQ59JS

Parkham Glade

TQ59LF

Horsepool Street

TQ58NW

Penpethy Road

TQ59BT

Glenmore Road

TQ58NB

New Road

TQ58QT

Trafalgar Terrace

TQ50RX

Downfield Close

TQ59HS

Eveleigh Close

TQ55DL

Furzeham with Summercombe

TQ58JX

Gollands

TQ58RL

Cumberland Green

TQ58EJ

Middle Street

TQ50RE

Hartland Tor Close

TQ58EP

Apters Hill

TQ55DN

Furzeham with Summercombe

TQ58HA

Higher Manor Road

TQ59HZ

Burton Street

TQ59DN

Bolton Street

Data Sources

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