Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

FOLLAFIELD PARK, TQ5 0AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOLLAFIELD PARK, TQ5 0AD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

308

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 38,000 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TQ5 0AD spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. £302k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 17.3% year-on-year.

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

TQ5 0AD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Follafield Park, 0.6km from Brixham, Higher in Brixham. Administratively it sits within Furzeham with Summercombe ward and the Totnes constituency.

For serious buyers, TQ5 0AD is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. 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 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £302k, down 17.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ5 0AD are sourced from Output Area E00077053 (shared with 11 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 0AD. The average age is 49.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 300,000

3 sales · Mean £ 282,666

Terraced

£ 305,000

3 sales · Mean £ 305,000

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

TQ5 0AD has low crime rates — 14 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 offences22
Criminal damage and arson11
Other theft4
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour2

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 pupils0.5 km
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Brixham College

Good1058 pupils1.5 km
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Brixham Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement232 pupils1.5 km
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Furzeham Primary School

Good1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Spar0.7 km
  • Spar Brixham0.5 km
  • The Pantry1.0 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Brookside Guesthouse0.8 km
  • Fairwinds0.8 km
  • The Burton Hotel0.9 km
  • Anchorage Guest House0.8 km
  • Sunnybrook Guest House0.8 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Brixham Sea Anglers Club0.7 km
  • The Bell Inn0.4 km
  • The Three Elms0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Ming Garden0.5 km
  • Rafters Refreshments0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Bombay Mix0.2 km
  • Chef's Corner0.8 km
  • Fishionados0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Paignton6.5 km
  • Torquay8.8 km
  • Torre10.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Upton Manor Road0.1 km
  • The Follies0.2 km
  • Central Garage0.2 km
  • Summer Lane0.2 km
  • Central Garage0.2 km