Station Hill is in Brixham and in Torbay district. TQ5 8BN 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 Station Hill, Brixham, TQ5 8BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ5 8HS, TQ5 8HN, TQ5 8BJ, TQ5 8HP, TQ5 8HW, TQ5 8BP, TQ5 8BW, TQ5 8EJ, TQ5 8BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TQ5 8BN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 51.9% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 45.6% | 48.1% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 25.3% | 28.6% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.1% | 50.7% | 3.6% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 15.5% | 15% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 8% | 3.6% | -4.4% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 34.3% | 39% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 46.1% | 34.4% | -11.7% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 20.8% | 8.1% | 12.7% | 8.1% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 3.9% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.8% | 18.6% | -3.2% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 10.7% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 10.7% | -8.3% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 9.3% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 12.9% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 34.3% | 11.3% | 33.8% | 0.5% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.6% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| White | 100% | 98.7% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 92.4% 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 | 93.6% | 92.4% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 94.2% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0.6% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Hill was 18.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.9% lower than the Furzeham with Summercombe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Station Hill has the 14th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Furzeham with Summercombe and the 65th lowest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Station Hill, Brixham, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-11-05 | £292,196 |
| 38 Station Hill, Brixham, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-10-29 | £297,149 |
| 52 Station Hill, Brixham, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £313,000 | 2023-08-30 | £302,051 |
| 21 Station Hill, Brixham, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-08-05 | £319,990 |
| 42 Station Hill, Brixham, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2021-06-23 | £278,050 |
TQ5 8BN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
TQ5 8BN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in TQ5 8BN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 42 |
| Full-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 34 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brixham Church of England Primary School Higher Ranscombe Road , TQ5 9HF | - not rated | 859 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Park Primary & Nursery School Eden Park , TQ5 9NH | 3out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Polhearne Way , TQ5 0EE | 2out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Galmpton Church of England Primary School Greenway Road , Galmpton TQ5 0LT | 3out of 4 | 3,845 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 | 791 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy Greenway Road , Churston Ferrers TQ5 0LN | 4out of 4 | 3,296 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crafty Cwtch | 66 Middle Street | 95 yd | |
| At Thai | 46 Middle Street | 96 yd | |
| The Wine Loft | 42 Middle Street | 112 yd | |
| Crusoe's Restaurant | 14 The Quay | 141 yd | |
| Port Espresso | 26 Middle Street | 146 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Bar | Union Lane | 186 yd | |
| Sprat and Mackerel | 24 The Quay | 208 yd | |
| The Blue Anchor | 83 Fore Street | 209 yd | |
| Brixham Yacht Club | Overgang Road | 245 yd | |
| New Quay Inn | 8 King Street | 248 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio's Fish and Chips | 1 Pump Street | 148 yd | |
| Mambos | 16-17 The Quay | 150 yd | |
| The Big Scoop | 15 The Quay | 152 yd | |
| Wongs House | 52b Fore Street | 182 yd | |
| The Dutchy | The Golden Fish Restaurant, 1 The Strand | 184 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Foodstore | 73-75 Fore Street | 212 yd | |
| Tesco | 18-22 Fore Street | 254 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 16 Great Rea Road | 614 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 76 New Road | 722 yd | |
| Costcutter | 64-66 Pillar Avenue | 914 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Furzeham Recreation Ground HIGHER FURZEHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 159 yd |
| Brixham College Sports Centre BRIXHAM LEISURE CENTRE BRIXHAM LEISURE CENTRE LYTES ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 588 yd |
| Brixham Community College HIGHER RANSCOMBE ROAD | grass pitches | 675 yd |
| Admiral Swimming Centre BRIXHAM INDOOR SWIMMING POOL BRIXHAM INDOOR SWIMMING POOL HIGHER RANSCOMBE ROAD | swimming pool | 805 yd |
| Astley Park (Brixham Rfc) Rea Barn Road | grass pitches | 848 yd |
| Brixham Afc Wall Park Road | grass pitches | 1,001 yd |
| Brixham Cricket Club BRIXHAM CRICKET CLUB BRIXHAM CRICKET CLUB NORTH BOUNDARY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,032 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.75 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.75 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.