Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

MILTON STREET, TQ5 0BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILTON STREET, TQ5 0BP.

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Population

258

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Avg Age

49

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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 0BP 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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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. TQ5 0BP's 67% ownership and 49-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

TQ5 0BP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Milton Street, 0.5km from Brixham, Higher in Brixham. Administratively it sits within Furzeham with Summercombe ward and the Totnes constituency.

For families considering a move, TQ5 0BP represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 67% 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.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ5 0BP are sourced from Output Area E00077049 (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 0BP. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

TQ5 0BP has low crime rates — 15 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 offences31
Criminal damage and arson12
Other theft5
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour3

school Local Schools

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St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement69 pupils0.1 km
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Eden Park Primary & Nursery School

Good474 pupils0.3 km
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Furzeham Primary School

Good1.4 km
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Brixham College

Good1058 pupils1.4 km
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Brixham Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement232 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Spar0.6 km
  • Spar Brixham0.4 km
  • The Pantry1.0 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Brookside Guesthouse0.7 km
  • Fairwinds0.6 km
  • The Burton Hotel0.7 km
  • Anchorage Guest House0.7 km
  • Sunnybrook Guest House0.7 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Brixham Sea Anglers Club0.6 km
  • The Bell Inn0.2 km
  • The Three Elms0.6 km
  • The Golden Lion1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Ming Garden0.3 km
  • Rafters Refreshments0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Bombay Mix0.0 km
  • Chef's Corner0.8 km
  • Fishionados0.6 km
  • Doughy's Pizza0.9 km
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Paignton6.3 km
  • Torquay8.6 km
  • Torre9.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Central Garage0.0 km
  • Central Garage0.0 km
  • Upton Manor Road0.1 km
  • The Follies0.2 km
  • St Marys Square0.2 km