Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

TQ5 0AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TQ5 0AL.

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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TQ5 0AL spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

TQ5 0AL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.9km from Brixham, Higher in Brixham. Administratively it sits within Furzeham with Summercombe ward and the Totnes constituency.

For families considering a move, TQ5 0AL represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ5 0AL 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 0AL. 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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

TQ5 0AL has low crime rates — 6 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 offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft2
Other crime1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement69 pupils0.7 km
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Eden Park Primary & Nursery School

Good474 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Spar Brixham0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Bell Inn0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Ming Garden0.8 km
  • Rafters Refreshments0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Bombay Mix0.6 km
  • Chef's Corner0.9 km
  • Fishionados0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Paignton6.8 km
  • Torquay9.2 km
  • Torre10.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Milton Park0.4 km
  • Milton Park0.4 km
  • South Down Avenue0.4 km
  • South Down Avenue0.4 km
  • The Follies0.4 km