Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

CHESTNUT DRIVE, TQ5 0DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTNUT DRIVE, TQ5 0DB.

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Population

254

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 38,000 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TQ5 0DB 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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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. TQ5 0DB's 57% ownership and 46-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

TQ5 0DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chestnut Drive, 0.9km from Brixham, Higher in Brixham. Administratively it sits within Furzeham with Summercombe ward and the Totnes constituency.

For families considering a move, TQ5 0DB 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. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £273k.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ5 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00077051 (shared with 8 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 0DB. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 240,000

11 sales · Mean £ 253,631

Detached

£ 267,500

5 sales · Mean £ 264,230

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

TQ5 0DB has low crime rates — 18 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 arson9
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order4

school Local Schools

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St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement69 pupils0.4 km
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Eden Park Primary & Nursery School

Good474 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Spar Brixham0.8 km
  • The Pantry0.6 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Brookside Guesthouse0.8 km
  • Fairwinds0.7 km
  • Anchorage Guest House0.8 km
  • Sunnybrook Guest House0.8 km
  • Trefoil Guest House0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Bell Inn0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Ming Garden0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Bombay Mix0.5 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
  • 3 Chestnut Drive0.1 km
  • South Down Avenue0.1 km
  • Summer Lane0.1 km
  • South Down Avenue0.1 km