Rowan Way is in Brixham and in Torbay district. TQ5 0SB is located in the Furzeham with Summercombe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Totnes. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rowan Way, Brixham, TQ5 0SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ5 0SA, TQ5 0AY, TQ5 0EQ, TQ5 0SE, TQ5 0RZ, TQ5 0BB, TQ5 0AX, TQ5 0AZ, TQ5 0RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TQ5 0SB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 48.6% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 50.5% | 51.4% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.1% | 35.7% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.9% | 43.9% | 6.0% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 1.7% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 12.6% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.9% | 40.1% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 33% | 35.3% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 17% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 5.9% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.6% | 18.9% | -11.7% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 10.1% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.3% | 18.4% | -4.9% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 22.8% | 12.0% | 16.9% | 5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.6% | 20.2% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.5% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 97.3% | 96.5% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 97.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.9% | 97.2% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 97.2% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.6% | 76.7% | -12.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 33.7% | 13.5% | 20.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.3% | 37.2% | 15.1% |
| Christian | 36.2% | 46.2% | -10.0% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rowan Way was 80.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.4% higher than the Furzeham with Summercombe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rowan Way has the 22nd highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Furzeham with Summercombe and the 190th highest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Rowan Way, Brixham, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-11-17 | £218,027 |
| 3 Rowan Way, Brixham, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £264,000 | 2023-09-13 | £255,291 |
| 8 Rowan Way, Brixham, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-03-20 | £125,582 |
| 11 Rowan Way, Brixham, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-12-09 | £179,977 |
| 5 Rowan Way, Brixham, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £169,950 | 2017-07-13 | £231,033 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Polhearne Way , TQ5 0EE | 2out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Park Primary & Nursery School Eden Park , TQ5 9NH | 3out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brixham Church of England Primary School Higher Ranscombe Road , TQ5 9HF | - not rated | 2,388 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Furzeham Primary School Higher Furzeham Road , TQ5 8BL | 3out of 4 | 2,453 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Galmpton Church of England Primary School Greenway Road , Galmpton TQ5 0LT | 3out of 4 | 2,900 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brixham College Higher Ranscombe Road , TQ5 9HF | 3out of 4 | 2,546 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy Greenway Road , Churston Ferrers TQ5 0LN | 4out of 4 | 2,611 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishionados | 10 Summercourt Way | 628 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mayfield School (Chestnut Centre) ROWAN WAY | grass pitches | 111 yd |
| Gramercy Hall School (Closed) | grass pitches | 1,006 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 76.2% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 23.8% |
| Median download speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.