Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

SOUTHDOWN HILL, TQ5 0AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHDOWN HILL, TQ5 0AE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

308

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 38,000 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

TQ5 0AE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £475k, 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £475k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 81.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TQ5 0AE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Southdown Hill, 0.6km from Brixham, Higher in Brixham. Administratively it sits within Furzeham with Summercombe ward and the Totnes constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TQ5, TQ5 0AE offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £475k, up 81.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ5 0AE are sourced from Output Area E00077053 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ5 0AE. The average age is 49.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 475,000

5 sales · Mean £ 453,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

TQ5 0AE has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences17
Criminal damage and arson10
Other theft4
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement69 pupils0.4 km
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Eden Park Primary & Nursery School

Good474 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Spar0.8 km
  • Spar Brixham0.6 km
  • The Pantry1.0 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Brookside Guesthouse0.9 km
  • Fairwinds0.9 km
  • The Burton Hotel0.9 km
  • Anchorage Guest House0.9 km
  • Sunnybrook Guest House0.9 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Brixham Sea Anglers Club0.8 km
  • The Bell Inn0.4 km
  • The Three Elms0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Ming Garden0.5 km
  • Rafters Refreshments0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Bombay Mix0.3 km
  • Chef's Corner0.8 km
  • Fishionados0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Paignton6.5 km
  • Torquay8.9 km
  • Torre10.2 km

Bus Stops

  • The Follies0.2 km
  • Summer Lane0.2 km
  • Upton Manor Road0.2 km
  • Central Garage0.2 km
  • South Down Avenue0.2 km