Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

NUT TREE ORCHARD, TQ5 0AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NUT TREE ORCHARD, TQ5 0AW.

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Population

278

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Avg Age

50

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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: 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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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

TQ5 0AW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £340k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

TQ5 0AW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Nut Tree Orchard, 0.8km from Brixham, Higher in Brixham. Administratively it sits within Furzeham with Summercombe ward and the Totnes constituency.

For serious buyers, TQ5 0AW is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 84% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ5 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00077054 (shared with 5 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 0AW. The average age is 50.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 250,000

5 sales · Mean £ 249,000

Detached

£ 358,750

2 sales · Mean £ 358,750

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

TQ5 0AW has low crime rates — 15 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 offences25
Criminal damage and arson8
Other theft4
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour3

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 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Spar0.9 km
  • Spar Brixham0.7 km
  • The Pantry0.8 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Brookside Guesthouse0.9 km
  • Fairwinds0.9 km
  • Anchorage Guest House0.9 km
  • Sunnybrook Guest House0.9 km
  • Trefoil Guest House1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Brixham Sea Anglers Club0.9 km
  • The Bell Inn0.5 km
  • The Three Elms0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Ming Garden0.6 km
  • Rafters Refreshments0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Bombay Mix0.4 km
  • Chef's Corner0.9 km
  • Fishionados0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Paignton6.5 km
  • Torquay8.9 km
  • Torre10.2 km

Bus Stops

  • South Down Avenue0.1 km
  • South Down Avenue0.2 km
  • Summer Lane0.2 km
  • The Follies0.2 km
  • Milton Park0.2 km