Church Hill West is in Brixham and in Torbay district. TQ5 8EY 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 Church Hill West, Brixham, TQ5 8EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ5 8EZ, TQ5 8ET, TQ5 8HG, TQ5 8LZ, TQ5 8HH, TQ5 8JE, TQ5 8HQ, TQ5 8DT, TQ5 8ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TQ5 8EY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 52.1% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 46.7% | 47.9% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 | 28.2% | 34.2% | 6.0% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.7% | 42.2% | -8.5% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 14.6% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 7.5% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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% | 43.6% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 34.4% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 17.4% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 4.6% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 22.1% | 20.6% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 11.6% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 15.6% | -4.1% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 7.5% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 16.6% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 25.1% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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 | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.9% | 97.3% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 94.6% | 96.3% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 96.3% | 2.8% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 59.8% | 46.2% | 13.6% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Hill West was 13.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.9% lower than the Furzeham with Summercombe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Hill West has the 11th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Furzeham with Summercombe and the 35th lowest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Church Hill West, Brixham, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-04-19 | £268,000 |
| 14 Church Hill West, Brixham, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2020-07-17 | £277,366 |
| 14 Church Hill West, Brixham, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2019-08-19 | £251,596 |
| 10 Church Hill West, Brixham, Torbay Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2017-08-07 | £158,231 |
| 14 Church Hill West, Brixham, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2015-07-03 | £247,036 |
The percentage of retired residents living in TQ5 8EY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 65 |
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furzeham Primary School Higher Furzeham Road , TQ5 8BL | 3out of 4 | 222 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brixham Church of England Primary School Higher Ranscombe Road , TQ5 9HF | - not rated | 822 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Park Primary & Nursery School Eden Park , TQ5 9NH | 3out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Polhearne Way , TQ5 0EE | 2out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Galmpton Church of England Primary School Greenway Road , Galmpton TQ5 0LT | 3out of 4 | 3,696 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 | 806 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy Greenway Road , Churston Ferrers TQ5 0LN | 4out of 4 | 3,156 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Front Room | Brixham Baptist Church, Market Street | 59 yd | |
| Whitstable Baptist Church | Baptist Church, Middle Wall | 87 yd | |
| The Curious Kitchen Brixham | 14-16 Middle Street | 98 yd | |
| Flour Flower | 40-42 Middle Street | 119 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 24-26 Fore Street | 122 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Bar | Union Lane | 154 yd | |
| The Vigilance | 5 Bolton Street | 236 yd | |
| The Golden Lion | 65 New Road | 295 yd | |
| The Blue Anchor | 83 Fore Street | 350 yd | |
| New Quay Inn | 8 King Street | 387 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Boat | 8 Middle Street | 83 yd | |
| Indian Thai | 10 Brewery Lane, Bank Lane | 111 yd | |
| The Strand Bakery | Strand Bakery, Brewery Lane, Bank Lane | 113 yd | |
| The West Country Deli | 45 Fore Street | 175 yd | |
| Brixham Grill & Fish Bar | 27 Fore Street | 179 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 18-22 Fore Street | 138 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Foodstore | 73-75 Fore Street | 266 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 76 New Road | 490 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 16 Great Rea Road | 678 yd | |
| Costcutter | 64-66 Pillar Avenue | 803 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Furzeham Recreation Ground HIGHER FURZEHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 269 yd |
| Brixham College Sports Centre BRIXHAM LEISURE CENTRE BRIXHAM LEISURE CENTRE LYTES ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 604 yd |
| Brixham Community College HIGHER RANSCOMBE ROAD | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| Admiral Swimming Centre BRIXHAM INDOOR SWIMMING POOL BRIXHAM INDOOR SWIMMING POOL HIGHER RANSCOMBE ROAD | swimming pool | 788 yd |
| Astley Park (Brixham Rfc) Rea Barn Road | grass pitches | 833 yd |
| Brixham Cricket Club BRIXHAM CRICKET CLUB BRIXHAM CRICKET CLUB NORTH BOUNDARY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,003 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.