Postcode Analysis Torbay, South West

OCEAN VIEW DRIVE, TQ5 0BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OCEAN VIEW DRIVE, TQ5 0BA.

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

302

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 38,000 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TQ5 0BA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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9/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

TQ5 0BA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

TQ5 0BA is a safe, established residential area on Ocean View Drive, 0.8km from Hillhead in Brixham. Administratively it sits within Furzeham with Summercombe ward and the Totnes constituency.

For families considering a move, TQ5 0BA represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £249k.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ5 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00077035 (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 0BA. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 185,000

15 sales · Mean £ 194,996

Semi-Detached

£ 238,000

11 sales · Mean £ 236,272

Flat

£ 150,750

2 sales · Mean £ 150,750

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

TQ5 0BA has low crime rates — 13 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.

Violence and sexual offences21
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement69 pupils0.8 km
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Eden Park Primary & Nursery School

Good474 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • The Pantry0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Bombay Mix0.9 km
  • Fishionados0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Paignton6.6 km
  • Torquay9.1 km
  • Torre10.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Elizabeth Avenue0.1 km
  • Maple Road0.1 km
  • Milton Street0.1 km
  • Maple Road0.2 km
  • Packhall Lane0.3 km