TQ5 0BL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Ferrymans View, 0.5km from Hillhead in South Hams. Administratively it sits within Dartmouth & East Dart ward and the Totnes constituency.
For serious buyers, TQ5 0BL is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 79% 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £320k, up 45.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ5 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00102060 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FERRYMANS VIEW, TQ5 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERRYMANS VIEW, TQ5 0BL.
240
54
£ 47,000 /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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates TQ5 0BL — age 54, 79% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £320k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 45.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ5 0BL. The average age is 53.9. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 268,750
10 sales · Mean £ 282,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
TQ5 0BL has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and bicycle theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Paignton7.0 km
- Torquay9.7 km
- Torre11.0 km
Bus Stops
- Brixham Cross0.0 km
- Brixham Cross0.1 km
- Raddicombe Drive Hillhead0.4 km
- Caravan Club Site0.4 km
- Raddicombe Drive0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ50BL · Data under Open Government Licence