Pump Street is in Brixham and in Torbay district. TQ5 8ED is located in the St Peter's with St Mary's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Totnes. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pump Street, Brixham, TQ5 8ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ5 8JL, TQ5 8JH, TQ5 8EH, TQ5 8EF, TQ5 8EJ, TQ5 8AG, TQ5 8DZ, TQ5 8HL, TQ5 8HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TQ5 8ED 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 Pump Street 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.
Pump Street 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Pump Street, Brixham, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-04-26 | £350,462 |
| Rio Fish Restaurant Pump Street, Brixham, Torbay Other, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2022-09-12 | £172,766 |
| 5 Pump Street, Brixham, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-01-26 | £337,223 |
| Captains Rest 15 Pump Street, Brixham, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £176,500 | 2020-08-28 | £203,636 |
| The Old Sail Loft Pump Street, Brixham, Torbay Other, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2020-05-28 | £184,361 |
TQ5 8ED 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 | 129 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brixham Church of England Primary School Higher Ranscombe Road , TQ5 9HF | - not rated | 708 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Park Primary & Nursery School Eden Park , TQ5 9NH | 3out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Polhearne Way , TQ5 0EE | 2out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Galmpton Church of England Primary School Greenway Road , Galmpton TQ5 0LT | 3out of 4 | 3,960 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 | 634 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy Greenway Road , Churston Ferrers TQ5 0LN | 4out of 4 | 3,415 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8te Street Food | Beach Approach | 27 yd | |
| Cow Shed | 1-4 Beach Approach | 28 yd | |
| Nick's Fish Bar | 3 The Strand | 38 yd | |
| Fuller's Pasties | 5 The Strand | 38 yd | |
| Simply Fish | 68-74 Fore Street | 40 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Anchor | 83 Fore Street | 73 yd | |
| New Quay Inn | 8 King Street | 112 yd | |
| Long Bar | Union Lane | 138 yd | |
| The Mermaid Bar | 2 King Street | 224 yd | |
| Sprat and Mackerel | 24 The Quay | 225 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio's Fish and Chips | 1 Pump Street | 30 yd | |
| The Dutchy | The Golden Fish Restaurant, 1 The Strand | 48 yd | |
| Wongs House | 52b Fore Street | 58 yd | |
| Mambos | 16-17 The Quay | 170 yd | |
| The Big Scoop | 15 The Quay | 174 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Foodstore | 73-75 Fore Street | 72 yd | |
| Tesco | 18-22 Fore Street | 206 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 16 Great Rea Road | 460 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 76 New Road | 760 yd | |
| Costcutter | 64-66 Pillar Avenue | 1,041 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Furzeham Recreation Ground HIGHER FURZEHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 314 yd |
| Brixham College Sports Centre BRIXHAM LEISURE CENTRE BRIXHAM LEISURE CENTRE LYTES ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 433 yd |
| Brixham Community College HIGHER RANSCOMBE ROAD | grass pitches | 519 yd |
| Admiral Swimming Centre BRIXHAM INDOOR SWIMMING POOL BRIXHAM INDOOR SWIMMING POOL HIGHER RANSCOMBE ROAD | swimming pool | 651 yd |
| Astley Park (Brixham Rfc) Rea Barn Road | grass pitches | 694 yd |
| Brixham Afc Wall Park Road | grass pitches | 876 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.