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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 low crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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

Median price£267,000
Price per sq ft£303
Sales (last 12 months)153
Typical range (middle 50%)£205K – £341K

Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £267,000 (about £303 per square foot) in Furzeham with Summercombe area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Furzeham with Summercombe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached49£355,000£351
Semi-Detached39£272,000£305
Terraced43£240,000£278
Flats22£130,000£228

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Furzeham with Summercombe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Furzeham with Summercombe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£259,500£115,000£191,000£176,000
2017£262,500£118,000£200,000£165,000
2018£277,500£120,000£217,000£184,000
2019£285,000£127,250£231,000£180,000
2020£313,750£168,000£239,950£199,000
2021£357,000£155,000£262,000£227,000
2022£418,000£166,000£312,500£265,000
2023£401,250£179,000£305,000£262,500
2024£370,000£148,000£270,000£250,400
2025£390,000£130,000£285,000£238,800
2026£345,000£127,000£280,000£237,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Furzeham with Summercombe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Furzeham with Summercombe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£264£185£232£207
2017£270£187£243£187
2018£286£205£266£227
2019£280£199£295£229
2020£301£242£275£239
2021£343£227£298£271
2022£407£253£372£283
2023£403£283£326£301
2024£348£249£360£277
2025£351£232£312£277
2026£357£223£320£291
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Furzeham with Summercombe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Furzeham with Summercombe in the last year.

All postcodes in Furzeham with Summercombe

TQ50DZ

Deep Dene Close

TQ59NQ

Beverley Rise

TQ58NU

Northfields Lane

TQ59LU

Mayflower Drive

TQ58PS

Lakes Road

TQ58JW

Cambridge Road

TQ50AQ

Southdown Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.