Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

OCEAN VIEW DRIVE, TQ5 0BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OCEAN VIEW DRIVE, TQ5 0BB.

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Population

289

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Avg Age

40

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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: TQ5 0BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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4/10
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2/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 63% owner-occupation and average age 40, TQ5 0BB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

home £230,000 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TQ5 0BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ocean View Drive, 0.7km from Hillhead in Brixham. Administratively it sits within Furzeham with Summercombe ward and the Totnes constituency.

For families considering a move, TQ5 0BB represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ5 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00077033 (shared with 9 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 0BB. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 211,250

4 sales · Mean £ 213,875

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

TQ5 0BB has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences16
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement69 pupils1.0 km
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Eden Park Primary & Nursery School

Good474 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • The Pantry0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Bombay Mix1.0 km
  • Fishionados0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Paignton6.6 km
  • Torquay9.2 km
  • Torre10.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Milton Street0.0 km
  • Elizabeth Avenue0.1 km
  • Maple Road0.2 km
  • Mayfield School0.3 km
  • Maple Road0.3 km