TQ5 0AH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Southdown Hill, 0.8km from Brixham, Higher in Brixham. Administratively it sits within Furzeham with Summercombe ward and the Totnes constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ5 0AH are sourced from Output Area E00077053 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTHDOWN HILL, TQ5 0AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHDOWN HILL, TQ5 0AH.
308
50
£ 38,000 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates TQ5 0AH — age 50, 86% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ5 0AH. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TQ5 0AH has low crime rates — 11 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.
school Local Schools
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
Eden Park Primary & Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Spar Brixham0.8 km
- The Pantry1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Bell Inn0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Ming Garden0.8 km
- Rafters Refreshments0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Bombay Mix0.5 km
- Chef's Corner0.9 km
- Fishionados0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Paignton6.7 km
- Torquay9.1 km
- Torre10.4 km
Bus Stops
- Milton Park0.3 km
- South Down Avenue0.3 km
- Milton Park0.3 km
- South Down Avenue0.3 km
- Summer Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ50AH · Data under Open Government Licence