TQ5 0DL 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.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in TQ5, TQ5 0DL offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £485k, down 39.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TQ5 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00077048 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SUMMER LANE, TQ5 0DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUMMER LANE, TQ5 0DL.
321
54
£ 38,000 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
TQ5 0DL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £485k, 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £485k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 39.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ5 0DL. The average age is 53.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 485,000
10 sales · Mean £ 523,800
Semi-Detached
£ 285,000
3 sales · Mean £ 301,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TQ5 0DL has low crime rates — 22 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
Furzeham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Spar1.0 km
- Spar Brixham0.7 km
- The Pantry0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Brookside Guesthouse0.5 km
- Fairwinds0.5 km
- The Burton Hotel0.9 km
- Anchorage Guest House0.6 km
- Sunnybrook Guest House0.6 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Brixham Sea Anglers Club1.0 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
- Fishionados0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Paignton6.1 km
- Torquay8.5 km
- Torre9.8 km
Bus Stops
- Summercourt0.1 km
- Laywell House0.1 km
- Summer Lane0.1 km
- Summercourt Way0.1 km
- 3 Chestnut Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TQ50DL · Data under Open Government Licence