Postcode TQ5 8LT 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 67.4 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 3.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Furzeham Green Park.
Brixham Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,161 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Brixham Town has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 67.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 13.1% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 45 ft away from TQ5 8LT.
Brixham Town near TQ5 8LT has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Paignton located about 3.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Furzeham Green Park | Small | Walking directions to Furzeham Green Park |
| 0.2 mi | Parkham Field | Small | Walking directions to Parkham Field |
Based on 156 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Furzeham with Summercombe area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,000 up to £800,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 47 | £405,000 |
| Flats | 23 | £132,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £280,000 |
| Terraced | 37 | £257,000 |
10 year median price trend in Furzeham with Summercombe
In the TQ5 8LT postcode area, located within Brixham Town, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TQ5 8LT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 14-16 Fore Street, Brixham, TQ5 8DS | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 18-20 Fore Street, Brixham, TQ5 8DS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 75 Fore Street, Brixham, TQ5 8AG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 76 New Road, Brixham, TQ5 8NJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 16 Great Rea Road, Brixham, TQ5 9SW | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.