TQ5 0DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Elm Road, 1.0km from Brixham, Higher in Brixham. Administratively it sits within Furzeham with Summercombe ward and the Totnes constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £252k, up 5.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ5 0DH are sourced from Output Area E00077051 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELM ROAD, TQ5 0DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELM ROAD, TQ5 0DH.
254
46
£ 38,000 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TQ5 0DH 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.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. TQ5 0DH'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. Property prices are trending up 5.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ5 0DH. 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
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 231,000
8 sales · Mean £ 229,500
Semi-Detached
£ 205,000
21 sales · Mean £ 215,130
Detached
£ 265,000
1 sales · Mean £ 265,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TQ5 0DH has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
2 nearby- Spar Brixham0.9 km
- The Pantry0.5 km
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
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Bell Inn0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Ming Garden0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Bombay Mix0.6 km
- Fishionados0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Paignton6.2 km
- Torquay8.7 km
- Torre10.0 km
Bus Stops
- Sycamore Way0.1 km
- Chestnut Drive0.2 km
- 3 Chestnut Drive0.2 km
- Summercourt Way0.2 km
- Summercourt Way Shops0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ50DH · Data under Open Government Licence