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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

TQ58PZ

Wayside Close

TQ58QU

Holborn Road

TQ59BA

Glenmore Road

TQ59BZ

Bolton Street

TQ50SA

Poplar Close

TQ58NS

Northfields Lane

TQ58RX

North Hill Close

Data Sources

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