The Quay is in Brixham and in Torbay district. TQ5 8AW 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 The Quay, Brixham, TQ5 8AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ5 8HU, TQ5 8AP, TQ5 8HR, TQ5 8JB, TQ5 8JA, TQ5 8HT, TQ5 8HZ, TQ5 8HS, TQ5 8AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TQ5 8AW is primarily male, with 54.1% of the population 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 | 48.5% | 45.9% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -5.1% |
| Male | 51.5% | 54.1% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 5.1% |
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 | 39.2% | 41% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.4% | 32.5% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -11.7% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 5.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 16.7% | 14.5% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 6.8% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 41.7% | 28.9% | -12.8% | 48.4% | -19.5% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 49.3% | 16.1% | 33.6% | 15.7% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 15.6% | -3.5% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 5.2% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 19.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.1% | 22% | 2.9% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 12.3% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22% | 22.5% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 6.4% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 14.8% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.5% | 19.1% | -3.4% | 33.8% | -14.7% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 92.3% | 89% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 7.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 90% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.5% | 90% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 5.2% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.6% | 89.7% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 7% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 1.5% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.9% | 37.2% | 18.7% |
| Christian | 37.4% | 46.2% | -8.8% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 1.1% | 6.0% | -4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Quay was 751.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 979.2% higher than the Furzeham with Summercombe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Quay has the highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Furzeham with Summercombe and the 8th highest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 360.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 The Quay, Brixham, Torbay Other, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-08-25 | £463,174 |
| Ground Floor 15 The Quay, Brixham, Torbay Other, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2021-08-12 | £10,148 |
| 21 The Quay, Brixham, Torbay Other, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2021-01-12 | £44,594 |
| 5 - 7 The Quay, Brixham, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £39,200 | 2019-12-20 | £44,650 |
| 25 The Quay, Brixham, Torbay Other, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2019-10-21 | £253,170 |
TQ5 8AW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furzeham Primary School Higher Furzeham Road , TQ5 8BL | 3out of 4 | 174 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brixham Church of England Primary School Higher Ranscombe Road , TQ5 9HF | - not rated | 863 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Park Primary & Nursery School Eden Park , TQ5 9NH | 3out of 4 | 1,391 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Polhearne Way , TQ5 0EE | 2out of 4 | 1,576 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Galmpton Church of England Primary School Greenway Road , Galmpton TQ5 0LT | 3out of 4 | 3,988 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 | 761 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy Greenway Road , Churston Ferrers TQ5 0LN | 4out of 4 | 3,435 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beamers | 19-20 The Quay | 0 yd | |
| Tides | 25 The Quay | 8 yd | |
| JR's Pirate Cove | 13a The Quay | 8 yd | |
| The Bay Coffee Company Ltd | 12 The Quay | 8 yd | |
| La Petite Maison | 5-7 The Quay | 8 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprat and Mackerel | 24 The Quay | 46 yd | |
| Brixham Yacht Club | Overgang Road | 120 yd | |
| The Blue Anchor | 83 Fore Street | 181 yd | |
| New Quay Inn | 8 King Street | 200 yd | |
| The Mermaid Bar | 2 King Street | 216 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Big Scoop | 15 The Quay | 15 yd | |
| Mambos | 16-17 The Quay | 19 yd | |
| Harbour Bites | 26 The Quay | 51 yd | |
| Rio's Fish and Chips | 1 Pump Street | 160 yd | |
| The Dutchy | The Golden Fish Restaurant, 1 The Strand | 174 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Foodstore | 73-75 Fore Street | 260 yd | |
| Tesco | 18-22 Fore Street | 375 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 16 Great Rea Road | 561 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 76 New Road | 883 yd | |
| Costcutter | 64-66 Pillar Avenue | 1,053 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Furzeham Recreation Ground HIGHER FURZEHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 277 yd |
| Brixham College Sports Centre BRIXHAM LEISURE CENTRE BRIXHAM LEISURE CENTRE LYTES ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 573 yd |
| Brixham Community College HIGHER RANSCOMBE ROAD | grass pitches | 650 yd |
| Admiral Swimming Centre BRIXHAM INDOOR SWIMMING POOL BRIXHAM INDOOR SWIMMING POOL HIGHER RANSCOMBE ROAD | swimming pool | 797 yd |
| Astley Park (Brixham Rfc) Rea Barn Road | grass pitches | 837 yd |
| Brixham Afc Wall Park Road | grass pitches | 880 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 67.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 67.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 67.4% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 60.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.