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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 92 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-Detached36£261,500
Terraced22£239,000

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

TQ59GT

Sharkham Court

TQ50SA

Poplar Close

TQ59PW

Penn Meadows

Data Sources

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