Postcode TQ5 8HS 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 moderate crime levels, with around 65.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Brixham Town is £40,372 per year. The nearest station is Paignton located about 3.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 65.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.2% 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 per household in Brixham Town is £40,372 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TQ5 8HS.
Brixham Town near TQ5 8HS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Paignton located about 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Battery Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Battery Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Furzeham Green Park | Small | Walking directions to Furzeham Green Park |
| 0.4 mi | Parkham Field | Small | Walking directions to Parkham Field |
Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Furzeham with Summercombe area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,000 up to £750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 44 | £397,500 |
| Flats | 23 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £276,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £239,400 |
10 year median price trend in Furzeham with Summercombe
In the TQ5 8HS postcode area, located within Brixham Town, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TQ5 8HS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 75 Fore Street, Brixham, TQ5 8AG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 18-20 Fore Street, Brixham, TQ5 8DS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 14-16 Fore Street, Brixham, TQ5 8DS | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 16 Great Rea Road, Brixham, TQ5 9SW | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 76 New Road, Brixham, TQ5 8NJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
Annual council tax rates for Torbay district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.