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TQ5

BRIXHAM

Devon, South West, England

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TQ5 encompasses BRIXHAM and its surrounding areas in Devon, South West.

Avg price £345,183
1yr change ▲ 4.1%
Crime 65% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£345,183

▲ 4.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

20% above national avg

Crime Rate

28.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

64% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

7 schools

Broadband Speed

290 Mbps

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.

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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

£332K £339K £346K £353K £360K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

4

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

92,148

Population

67

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.

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290.0 Mbps

Avg Download

52.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

69%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about TQ5 BRIXHAM

What is the average house price in TQ5 BRIXHAM?
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 BRIXHAM 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 is the population of TQ5 BRIXHAM?
The population of TQ5 (BRIXHAM) is approximately 92,148 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 25% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 12% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in TQ5 BRIXHAM?
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.

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