Postcode TQ5 9LH is located in an urban city, within the Furzeham with Summercombe ward of Torbay in the South West region, and forms part of the Higher Brixham area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Higher Brixham is £44,560 per year. The nearest station is Paignton, about 3.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is St. Marys Park.
Higher Brixham has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,171 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Higher Brixham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Higher Brixham is £44,560 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TQ5 9LH.
Higher Brixham near TQ5 9LH 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 3.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | St. Marys Park | Medium | Walking directions to St. Marys Park |
| 0.3 mi | Parkham Field | Small | Walking directions to Parkham Field |
Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £267,000 (about £303 per square foot) in Furzeham with Summercombe area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £750,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 49 | £355,000 | £351 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £272,000 | £305 |
| Terraced | 43 | £240,000 | £278 |
| Flats | 22 | £130,000 | £228 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £259,500 | £115,000 | £191,000 | £176,000 |
| 2017 | £262,500 | £118,000 | £200,000 | £165,000 |
| 2018 | £277,500 | £120,000 | £217,000 | £184,000 |
| 2019 | £285,000 | £127,250 | £231,000 | £180,000 |
| 2020 | £313,750 | £168,000 | £239,950 | £199,000 |
| 2021 | £357,000 | £155,000 | £262,000 | £227,000 |
| 2022 | £418,000 | £166,000 | £312,500 | £265,000 |
| 2023 | £401,250 | £179,000 | £305,000 | £262,500 |
| 2024 | £370,000 | £148,000 | £270,000 | £250,400 |
| 2025 | £390,000 | £130,000 | £285,000 | £238,800 |
| 2026 | £345,000 | £127,000 | £280,000 | £237,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £264 | £185 | £232 | £207 |
| 2017 | £270 | £187 | £243 | £187 |
| 2018 | £286 | £205 | £266 | £227 |
| 2019 | £280 | £199 | £295 | £229 |
| 2020 | £301 | £242 | £275 | £239 |
| 2021 | £343 | £227 | £298 | £271 |
| 2022 | £407 | £253 | £372 | £283 |
| 2023 | £403 | £283 | £326 | £301 |
| 2024 | £348 | £249 | £360 | £277 |
| 2025 | £351 | £232 | £312 | £277 |
| 2026 | £357 | £223 | £320 | £291 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TQ5 9LH.
In the TQ5 9LH postcode area, located within Higher Brixham, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TQ5 9LH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Drew Street, Torbay, TQ5 9LA | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 25 Castor Road, Brixham, TQ5 9PY | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 76 New Road, Brixham, TQ5 8NJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Downfield Close, Torbay, TQ5 0RX | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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.
Elected local representatives for TQ5 9LH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andrew Paul Strang
Furzeham with Summercombe - Elected 4 May 2023
Hannah Emily Stevens
Furzeham with Summercombe - Elected 4 May 2023
Jason Richard Hutchings
Furzeham with Summercombe - Elected 4 May 2023
Caroline Voaden
South Devon - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TQ5 9LH records about 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around TQ5 9LH in Higher Brixham is £267,000 (about £303 per square foot) based on 153 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to TQ5 9LH, including Eden Park Primary & Nursery School (Good), St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School (Good) and Furzeham Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
TQ5 9LH scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,171 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for South Devon covering TQ5 9LH is Caroline Voaden (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Andrew Paul Strang (Conservative and Unionist Party), Hannah Emily Stevens (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Jason Richard Hutchings (Conservative and Unionist Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.