Postcode TQ5 9SS is located in an urban city, within the St Peter's with St Mary's area of Torbay in the South West region, and forms part of the Brixham Town area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 162.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brixham Town is £40,372 per year. The median sale price in St Peter's with St Mary's is £280,000 (around £329 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £223,750 and £465,175. The nearest station is Paignton, about 3.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Furzeham Green Park.
Brixham Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,472 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Brixham Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 162.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.9% 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 9SS.
Brixham Town near TQ5 9SS 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 3.7 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Parkham Field | Small | Walking directions to Parkham Field |
Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £329 per square foot) in St Peter's with St Mary's area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,294,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £522,600 | £373 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £271,000 | £319 |
| Terraced | 26 | £231,500 | £292 |
| Flats | 15 | £209,000 | £298 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £339,950 | £123,000 | £199,950 | £192,000 |
| 2017 | £360,000 | £172,000 | £250,975 | £195,000 |
| 2018 | £343,725 | £124,000 | £239,950 | £188,000 |
| 2019 | £394,975 | £146,000 | £227,500 | £197,000 |
| 2020 | £358,750 | £149,000 | £240,000 | £224,975 |
| 2021 | £438,670 | £186,500 | £267,000 | £247,500 |
| 2022 | £540,000 | £182,475 | £324,975 | £284,750 |
| 2023 | £542,500 | £211,750 | £290,500 | £270,000 |
| 2024 | £558,750 | £156,500 | £285,000 | £255,000 |
| 2025 | £471,000 | £185,500 | £266,250 | £267,000 |
| 2026 | £485,000 | £252,500 | £275,000 | £222,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £262 | £181 | £214 | £203 |
| 2017 | £255 | £241 | £215 | £209 |
| 2018 | £258 | £222 | £243 | £226 |
| 2019 | £255 | £233 | £289 | £228 |
| 2020 | £301 | £252 | £240 | £252 |
| 2021 | £343 | £275 | £293 | £259 |
| 2022 | £409 | £293 | £362 | £323 |
| 2023 | £407 | £325 | £343 | £291 |
| 2024 | £417 | £258 | £320 | £292 |
| 2025 | £350 | £315 | £331 | £310 |
| 2026 | £379 | £309 | £330 | £263 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TQ5 9SS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 2026 | 10, Rea Drive, Brixham, TQ5 9SS | Terraced | Freehold | £233,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2026 | 12, Lytes Road, Brixham, TQ5 9SN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 06 Jan 2026 | 38, Garlic Rea, Brixham, TQ5 9UB | Terraced | Freehold | £344,000 | |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 41, North View Road, Brixham, TQ5 9TS | Terraced | Freehold | £247,500 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 17, Windmill Road, Brixham, TQ5 9SJ | Detached | Freehold | £290,000 |
In the TQ5 9SS postcode area, located within Brixham Town, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | Brixham College | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 31 Mar 2026. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Brixham Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Jul 2023. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Furzeham Primary School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 6 Jan 2026. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TQ5 9SS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 16 Great Rea Road, Brixham, TQ5 9SW | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 75 Fore Street, Brixham, TQ5 8AG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 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 |
Annual council tax rates for Torbay district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for TQ5 9SS, 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
The area around TQ5 9SS records about 163 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 9SS in St Peter's with St Mary's is £280,000 (about £329 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to TQ5 9SS, including Brixham College (Requires improvement), Brixham Church of England Primary School (Good) and Furzeham Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
TQ5 9SS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,472 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 9SS is Caroline Voaden (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Anna Joan Tolchard (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Steve Bryant (Conservative and Unionist Party).