Postcode TQ5 8BA is located in an urban city, within the Furzeham with Summercombe ward of Torbay in the South West region , and forms part of the Brixham Town area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Brixham Town is £38,100 per year. The nearest station is Paignton located about 3.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Battery Gardens.
Brixham Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,051 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Brixham Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 9.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Brixham Town is £38,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TQ5 8BA.
Brixham Town near TQ5 8BA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £287,500 in Furzeham with Summercombe area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,000 up to £800,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 44 | £400,000 |
| Flats | 25 | £132,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £281,000 |
| Terraced | 29 | £257,000 |
10 years price trend in Furzeham with Summercombe
In the TQ5 8BA postcode area, located within Brixham Town, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | 75 Fore Street, Brixham, TQ5 8AG | |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 18-20 Fore Street, Brixham, TQ5 8DS | |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | 14-16 Fore Street, Brixham, TQ5 8DS |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.