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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 141 recent sales, the median property price is £272,000 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
Detached43£400,000
Flats23£130,000
Semi-Detached42£276,000
Terraced33£238,800

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

TQ59DW

Bolton Street

TQ59JE

Hillside Road

TQ50EB

Longcroft Drive

TQ50RN

Bourne Court

TQ58BX

Fishcombe Road

TQ58EW

Furzeham with Summercombe

TQ58QT

Trafalgar Terrace

TQ59LL

Dashpers

TQ50BE

Ocean View Crescent

TQ50SE

Yew Close

TQ58BL

Higher Furzeham Road

TQ58NB

New Road

TQ58QP

Higher Furzeham Road

TQ59NQ

Beverley Rise

TQ50BU

St Marys Square

TQ58HP

Higher Steps

TQ59DN

Bolton Street

TQ59JQ

Cudhill Road

TQ50EQ

Chestnut Drive

TQ58JX

Gollands

TQ59HN

Greenswood Road

TQ58HF

Lower Manor Road

TQ58HL

Higher Street

TQ58LJ

Vittery Close

TQ58QE

Copythorne Road

TQ58RQ

The Close

TQ59JW

Brookdale Close

TQ59LF

Horsepool Street

TQ59NH

Eden Park

TQ50RE

Hartland Tor Close

TQ58HD

Sun Valley Close

TQ58HZ

Harbour View Close

TQ58LE

Pillar Crescent

TQ59HY

Wren Hill

TQ59LW

Knick Knack Lane

TQ50DL

Summer Lane

TQ58LZ

New Road

TQ58NN

Penpethy Road

TQ58RE

The Close

TQ59BY

Parkham Road

TQ59ND

Greenbank Road

TQ59HS

Eveleigh Close

TQ50EA

Summerlands Close

TQ58DE

Churston Way

TQ58EZ

Church Street

TQ58HU

Westcliffe Terrace

TQ58JE

South Furzeham Road

TQ58JS

North Boundary Road

TQ58AR

Overgang Road

TQ58AY

Blackball Lane

TQ58BW

Station Hill

TQ58HG

Church Street

TQ58NH

New Road

TQ59LH

Dashpers

TQ55AP

Market Street

TQ58BU

Pavilions Close

TQ58NF

Torbay Trading Estate

TQ58PN

Pomeroy Avenue

TQ58PP

Oxford Lane

TQ59JJ

Durleigh Road

TQ58EU

Market Street

TQ58NZ

Lindthorpe Way

TQ59NW

Garrow Close

TQ58DP

New Road

TQ58HX

Bay View West

TQ58JU

North Boundary Road

TQ58NP

Penpethy Close

TQ58BZ

New Road

TQ58DG

Lichfield Drive

TQ58GA

Overgang

TQ58HT

North Furzeham Road

TQ58LQ

North Boundary Road

TQ50AZ

Milton Street

TQ58AW

The Quay

TQ58JW

Cambridge Road

TQ59NA

Greenover Road

TQ50SJ

Summerlands Close

TQ58PU

Copythorne Road

TQ58RH

Northfields Lane

TQ59HX

Wren Hill

TQ50RJ

Huccaby Close

TQ58BN

Station Hill

TQ58JF

South Furzeham Road

TQ58NU

Northfields Lane

TQ58NX

Meadow Park

TQ58PA

Treefields

TQ58RW

Cumber Drive

TQ59LE

Polhearne Lane

TQ50DD

Chestnut Drive

TQ50DT

Park Avenue

TQ55BQ

Market Street

TQ58NQ

New Road

TQ58RR

Cumber Drive

TQ59JU

Drew Street

TQ59LA

Drew Street

TQ50RX

Downfield Close

TQ55DN

Furzeham with Summercombe

TQ58HH

Church Hill East

TQ58LB

Pillar Avenue

TQ58PX

Copythorne Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.