Postcode TQ5 9RQ is located in an urban city, within the St Peter's with St Mary's ward of Torbay in the South West region, and forms part of the Higher Brixham area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39.2 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 4.0 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 11,651 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Higher Brixham has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.6% 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 9RQ.
Higher Brixham near TQ5 9RQ 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 4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | St. Marys Park | Medium | Walking directions to St. Marys Park |
| 0.5 mi | Parkham Field | Small | Walking directions to Parkham Field |
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 in St Peter's with St Mary's area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,200,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £267,500 |
| Terraced | 22 | £297,500 |
| Detached | 29 | £495,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £195,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Peter's with St Mary's
In the TQ5 9RQ postcode area, located within Higher Brixham, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TQ5 9RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Drew Street, Torbay, TQ5 9LA | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 25 Castor Road, Brixham, TQ5 9PY | 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.
Elected local representatives for TQ5 9RQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Anna Joan Tolchard
St Peter's with St Mary's - Elected 4 May 2023
Steve Bryant
St Peter's with St Mary's - Elected 4 May 2023
Caroline Voaden
South Devon - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.