Postcode TQ5 9LU 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Higher Brixham is £44,560 per year. The nearest station is Paignton located about 3.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is St. Marys Park.
Higher Brixham has a moderate 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 25.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 9LU.
Higher Brixham near TQ5 9LU 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 3.9 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 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 9LU 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 9LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Castor Road, Torbay, TQ5 9PY | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Bakers Hill, Torbay, TQ5 0BS | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 76 New Road, Brixham, TQ5 8NJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | 14-16 Fore Street, Brixham, TQ5 8DS | Walking directions to Spar |
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.