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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 very low crime levels, with around 37 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
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
22.97(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.98(-60%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.35(-33%)
Other theft
3.4(-40%)
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 95 recent sales, the median property price is £267,500 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
Flats9£114,000
Terraced24£240,000
Semi-Detached38£266,000
Detached24£435,000

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

TQ59JX

Weston Close

TQ59GU

The Crescent

TQ59NJ

Speedwell Close

TQ50EE

Polhearne Way

TQ59JJ

Durleigh Road

TQ59PQ

Peaseditch

TQ59LZ

Cross Park

TQ59PH

Edinburgh Road

TQ59NU

Castor Close

TQ50SJ

Summerlands Close

TQ50AG

Quentin Avenue

TQ59FJ

St Marys Drive

TQ59QD

Castor Road

TQ59FX

Castor Road

TQ50AP

Southdown Avenue

TQ59GS

Sharkham Court

TQ50DB

Chestnut Drive

TQ50DJ

Pine Close

TQ50DP

Mathill Road

TQ50RH

Rippon Close

TQ59LA

Drew Street

TQ50DL

Summer Lane

TQ59QW

St Mary's Road

TQ59JU

Drew Street

TQ59RQ

Pensilva Park

TQ59QR

Upton Hill Road

TQ59LD

Horsepool Street

TQ59PL

Penn Meadows

TQ59QT

Golden Close

TQ59NQ

Beverley Rise

TQ50SD

Chestnut Drive

TQ50ED

Westfield Close

TQ59FY

St Peter's with St Mary's

TQ50RE

Hartland Tor Close

TQ59HN

Greenswood Road

TQ59JZ

Home Close

TQ59RG

Upton Manor Road

TQ59HT

Burton Street

TQ59LG

Dashpers

TQ50SE

Yew Close

TQ59PB

Wishings Road

TQ59GT

Sharkham Court

TQ50BZ

Milton Street

TQ50DG

Maple Road

TQ50DE

Chestnut Drive

TQ59QF

St Marys Road

TQ59PE

Briseham Road

TQ50BD

Milton Crescent

TQ50AN

Southdown Avenue

TQ59QY

Milton Close

TQ59LE

Polhearne Lane

TQ50FA

Laywell Lane

TQ50AE

Southdown Hill

TQ59PP

Barnfield Road

TQ59QU

St Marys Close

TQ50RL

Clyst Avenue

TQ59JT

Doctors Road

TQ58DA

New Road

TQ59PN

Sellick Avenue

TQ50BT

Bakers Hill

TQ59RB

Upton Manor Road

TQ50BY

Milton Street

TQ59NT

Briseham Close

TQ59PF

Penn Meadows

TQ59NH

Eden Park

TQ59NG

Brimlands

TQ59FH

St Marys Drive

TQ59LQ

Elder Cottages

TQ50DR

Mathill Close

TQ50EB

Longcroft Drive

TQ50SB

Rowan Way

TQ50AD

Follafield Park

TQ50RD

Thrushel Close

TQ59JD

Burton Place

TQ50BU

St Marys Square

TQ59NF

Greenover Close

TQ59LR

Knick Knack Lane

TQ50BB

Ocean View Drive

TQ59GZ

St Marys Hill

TQ50RQ

Bala Brook Close

TQ59AD

Bolton Street

TQ59QH

St Marys Road

TQ59LW

Knick Knack Lane

TQ59NN

Garrow Close

TQ59QG

St Marys Road

TQ59LP

Eden Cottages

TQ59RE

Vicarage Road

TQ59HS

Eveleigh Close

TQ59QL

Metherell Avenue

TQ59FB

St Marys Drive

TQ50RN

Bourne Court

TQ59LH

Dashpers

TQ50AH

Southdown Hill

TQ50DF

Sycamore Way

TQ50DZ

Deep Dene Close

TQ59RJ

Hanover Close

TQ59PG

Penn Meadows

TQ59JY

Drew Street

TQ59LX

Greenover Road

TQ59LS

Eden Park

Data Sources

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