Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

SOUTHDOWN AVENUE, TQ5 0AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHDOWN AVENUE, TQ5 0AP.

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Population

278

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 38,000 /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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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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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TQ5 0AP — age 50, 84% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

home £385,666 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TQ5 0AP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Southdown Avenue, 0.8km 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 0AP offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 84% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £385k.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ5 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00077054 (shared with 5 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 0AP. The average age is 50.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 237,500

4 sales · Mean £ 241,625

Detached

£ 395,000

2 sales · Mean £ 395,000

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

TQ5 0AP has low crime rates — 16 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 offences30
Criminal damage and arson9
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft4
Public order4

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 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Spar1.0 km
  • Spar Brixham0.7 km
  • The Pantry0.8 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Brookside Guesthouse0.9 km
  • Fairwinds0.8 km
  • Anchorage Guest House0.9 km
  • Sunnybrook Guest House0.9 km
  • Trefoil Guest House0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Brixham Sea Anglers Club1.0 km
  • The Bell Inn0.6 km
  • The Three Elms1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Ming Garden0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Bombay Mix0.4 km
  • Fishionados0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Paignton6.4 km
  • Torquay8.9 km
  • Torre10.2 km

Bus Stops

  • South Down Avenue0.1 km
  • South Down Avenue0.1 km
  • Milton Park0.1 km
  • Milton Park0.1 km
  • Summer Lane0.2 km