TQ5 — BRIXHAM | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in TQ5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in TQ5 is £345,183, which is 10% below the Devon average of £385,452.

Properties in TQ5 cost 20.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in TQ5 have risen 4.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£491,751	265
Semi-detached	£296,181	212
Terraced	£272,574	252
Flat	£181,433	122
All types	£345,183	904

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in TQ5

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 28.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, TQ5 has a crime rate well 64% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

13.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

4.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

2.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in TQ5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

TQ5 has 7 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy	Secondary	Good	mi
Eden Park Primary & Nursery School	Primary	Good	mi
Brixham College	Secondary	Requires improvement	mi
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Galmpton Church of England Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

92,148

Population

Median Age

25%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

25.0%

Private rent

13.0%

Social rent

12.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in TQ5 are 290.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

290.0 Mbps

Avg Download

52.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

69%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in TQ5 is collected by South Hams. The Band D rate is £2,261/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

TQ5 — BRIXHAM

Area Summary

TQ5 (BRIXHAM) offers above-average property prices (£345,183, 20% above national average), low crime (64% below national average), 7 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (290 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in TQ5?

The average house price in TQ5 (BRIXHAM) is £345,183, based on 904 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 20% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 4.1% over the past year.

Is TQ5 a safe area to live?

Crime in TQ5 is significantly below the national average (28.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (13.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (4.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in TQ5?

There are 7 schools in or near TQ5. 71% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 4 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in TQ5?

Council tax in TQ5 is collected by South Hams. The Band D rate is £2,261 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in TQ5?

The average broadband download speed in TQ5 is 290 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 69%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in TQ5 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 25% of homes in TQ5 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 12% are social housing. The total population is approximately 92,148.