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.
SUMMER LANE, TQ5 0DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUMMER LANE, TQ5 0DA.
240
51
£ 38,000 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ5 0DA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
Eden Park Primary & Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Spar0.9 km
- Spar Brixham0.7 km
- The Pantry0.7 km
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
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Brixham Sea Anglers Club0.9 km
- The Bell Inn0.5 km
- The Three Elms0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Ming Garden0.6 km
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
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Postcode Profile: TQ50DA · Data under Open Government Licence