Area Analysis Torbay, South West

TQ5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the TQ5 postcode area.

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Population

19,093

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 37,825 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
workEmployment
1/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TQ5 — age 52, 72% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £286k. Property prices are trending down 12.1% year-on-year.

home £286,117 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TQ5 is a postcode district in Torbay, South West, covering 648 active and 191 retired postcodes.

The largest share of TQ5 (18%) is characterised by a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied, alongside a former rural industrial area with older, long-settled residents (9%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes TQ5 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in TQ5 are around £286k, down 12.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across TQ5 at 116 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 52 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full TQ5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences994
Anti-social behaviour395
Criminal damage and arson236
Other theft141
Public order133

school Local Schools

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Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy

Good1033 pupils
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Eden Park Primary & Nursery School

Good474 pupils
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Brixham College

Good1058 pupils
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St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement69 pupils
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Galmpton Church of England Primary School

Good220 pupils
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Brixham Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement232 pupils
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Furzeham Primary School

Good

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

17 nearby
  • Anchorage Guest House
  • Beacon House Bed & Breakfast
  • Berry Head Hotel
  • Brookside Guesthouse
  • Driftwood
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Bayview Bar
  • Brixham AFC
  • Brixham Catering @ Brixham Cricket Club
  • Brixham Sea Anglers Club
  • Brixham United AFC
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsbury's
  • The Co-operative
  • Spar - Wessex Retail
  • Tesco
  • The Co-Operative Foodstore
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Mambos
  • The Dutchy
  • Bombay Mix
  • Brixham Grill & Fish Bar
  • Chef's Corner
  • + 12 more
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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Cambridge Road Post Office & Store
  • Serious Shrimp (Kiosk)
  • Torbay Fruit Supplies
  • Galmpton Touring Park
  • Ari’s international
  • + 33 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

49 nearby
  • Bluebells Catering
  • Cafe Greenway House
  • Ella's
  • Albero
  • At Thai
  • + 44 more