Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

SUMMER LANE, TQ5 0DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUMMER LANE, TQ5 0DA.

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Population

240

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 38,000 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: TQ5 0DA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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8/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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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 0DA's 69% ownership and 51-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. Property prices are trending up 17.8% year-on-year.

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

TQ5 0DA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Summer Lane, 0.8km from Brixham, Higher in Brixham. Administratively it sits within Furzeham with Summercombe ward and the Totnes constituency.

For families considering a move, TQ5 0DA 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 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £318k, up 17.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ5 0DA are sourced from Output Area E00077031 (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 0DA. The average age is 50.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 318,000

1 sales · Mean £ 318,000

Semi-Detached

£ 310,000

2 sales · Mean £ 310,000

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

TQ5 0DA has low crime rates — 17 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 offences32
Criminal damage and arson9
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order4

school Local Schools

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St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement69 pupils0.3 km
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Eden Park Primary & Nursery School

Good474 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Spar0.9 km
  • Spar Brixham0.7 km
  • The Pantry0.7 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Brookside Guesthouse0.7 km
  • Fairwinds0.7 km
  • The Burton Hotel1.0 km
  • Anchorage Guest House0.7 km
  • Sunnybrook Guest House0.7 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Brixham Sea Anglers Club0.9 km
  • The Bell Inn0.5 km
  • The Three Elms0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Ming Garden0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Bombay Mix0.4 km
  • Fishionados0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Paignton6.3 km
  • Torquay8.7 km
  • Torre10.0 km

Bus Stops

  • 4 Chestnut Drive0.1 km
  • South Down Avenue0.1 km
  • South Down Avenue0.1 km
  • 3 Chestnut Drive0.1 km
  • Summer Lane0.1 km