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Higher Brixham

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About

Higher Brixham is a residential area situated on the hills overlooking the main town and harbour of Brixham. It is characterised by terraced housing and narrow, winding streets that climb the slopes. The area provides extensive views across Torbay towards Torquay.

The local landscape is marked by steep inclines and a network of public stairways connecting different levels of the neighbourhood. A notable local landmark is the permanently grounded former lightship, the *MV Brixham Trader*, which serves as a distinctive residence visible from many points in the area.

Area overview

On average Higher Brixham has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Higher Brixham is £44,560 per year. There are 2 schools in Higher Brixham: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Higher Brixham is home to around 7,358 people, with a population density of about 2,533.3 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
7.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Higher Brixham Population
7,358
Population density
2,533.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.33(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.39(-58%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.3(-19%)
Other theft
3.53(-37%)
Public order
2.04(-69%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,084
96.22%
Other White
102
1.39%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
33
0.45%
Irish
25
0.34%
White and Asian (mixed)
22
0.3%
Total population: 7,362

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,521
24.19%
No qualifications
1,233
19.61%
Level 3 (A level)
1,103
17.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
957
15.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
731
11.63%
Total 16+ residents: 6,287

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,591
48.2%
Owns with a mortgage
800
24.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
539
16.33%
Other social rented
234
7.09%
Other forms of private rent
81
2.45%
Total households: 3,301

Property prices in Higher Brixham

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Higher Brixham 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 Higher Brixham 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 Higher Brixham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£455,000
Flats11£120,000
Semi-Detached37£260,000
Terraced25£240,000

10 years median price trend in Higher Brixham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Higher Brixham.

All postcodes in Higher Brixham

TQ50BN

Bakers Hill

TQ50BZ

Milton Street

TQ50EF

Cotmore Close

TQ59JY

Drew Street

TQ59GZ

St Marys Hill

TQ59PQ

Peaseditch

TQ59PX

Castor Road

TQ59JZ

Home Close

TQ59NN

Garrow Close

TQ50AX

Packhall Lane

TQ50DY

Summercourt Way

TQ59RH

Orchard Grove

TQ50AE

Southdown Hill

TQ50AP

Southdown Avenue

TQ50DN

Laywell Close

TQ50RA

Coniston Close

TQ59PD

Wishings Road

TQ59QG

St Marys Road

TQ59RF

Upton Manor Road

TQ50DE

Chestnut Drive

TQ59DZ

Rea Barn Road

TQ50AT

Milton Park

TQ59NY

Briseham Road

TQ59RA

The Drive

TQ59FU

Sharkham Drive

TQ59LS

Eden Park

TQ59NU

Castor Close

TQ59JT

Doctors Road

TQ50AG

Quentin Avenue

TQ50BH

Milton Fields

TQ50DB

Chestnut Drive

TQ59LR

Knick Knack Lane

TQ59QR

Upton Hill Road

TQ59HR

Doctors Road

TQ59NJ

Speedwell Close

TQ59QD

Castor Road

TQ59QH

St Marys Road

TQ59JB

Burton Villa Close

TQ59RJ

Hanover Close

TQ59QQ

St Marys Road

TQ50DG

Maple Road

TQ50DF

Sycamore Way

TQ50DS

Longcroft Avenue

TQ59LN

Burton Street

TQ50AH

Southdown Hill

TQ50AQ

Southdown Close

TQ50RD

Thrushel Close

TQ59FA

St Marys Hill

TQ50AL

Southdown Hill

TQ59GY

St Marys Hill

TQ59LU

Mayflower Drive

TQ59PF

Penn Meadows

TQ50AU

Milton Street

TQ50RF

Shapley Tor Close

TQ59HP

Doctors Road

TQ59LD

Horsepool Street

TQ59HW

Greenswood Road

TQ59NS

Briseham Road

TQ59PZ

Metherell Avenue

TQ59LB

Drew Street

TQ59NE

Holwell Road

TQ50DJ

Pine Close

TQ59PT

Penn Meadows

TQ50AN

Southdown Avenue

TQ50AS

Milton Street

TQ59FH

St Marys Drive

TQ59HZ

Burton Street

TQ59GQ

Marcent Row

TQ59GU

The Crescent

TQ50AB

Milton Street

TQ50BT

Bakers Hill

TQ50EG

Milton Street

TQ50RZ

Packhall Lane

TQ59LZ

Cross Park

TQ59NG

Brimlands

TQ59QE

Castor Road

TQ59RQ

Pensilva Park

TQ50BA

Ocean View Drive

TQ59LY

Greenover Road

TQ59PL

Penn Meadows

TQ50DH

Elm Road

TQ59LJ

Dashpers

TQ59QB

Metherell Avenue

TQ59EJ

Mudstone Lane

TQ59PU

Bon Air Close

TQ50AY

Elizabeth Avenue

TQ50ED

Westfield Close

TQ50RH

Rippon Close

TQ59JD

Burton Place

TQ59LG

Dashpers

TQ50BB

Ocean View Drive

TQ50FA

Laywell Lane

TQ50DZ

Deep Dene Close

TQ50EE

Polhearne Way

TQ59JA

Burton Street

TQ59LQ

Elder Cottages

TQ50DR

Mathill Close

TQ59QT

Golden Close

TQ50AR

Milton Street

TQ50BD

Milton Crescent

Data Sources

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