Bay View West is in Brixham and in Torbay district. TQ5 8HX 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 Bay View West, Brixham, TQ5 8HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ5 8AT, TQ5 8HT, TQ5 8AR, TQ5 8HU, TQ5 8HZ, TQ5 8AP, TQ5 8JA, TQ5 8JB, TQ5 8AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TQ5 8HX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 51.6% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 46.8% | 48.4% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 27.7% | 34% | 6.3% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.2% | 38.9% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 6% | 4.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 14.8% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 9% | 6.2% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 36.7% | 38.1% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -10.3% |
| Good health | 45.7% | 38.7% | -7.0% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 14.4% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 6.1% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 | 25.9% | 16.7% | -9.2% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 12.3% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 21% | 4.1% | 13.4% | 7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 8% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 11.7% | -4.0% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.7% | 27.8% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.4% | 97.8% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 93.4% 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 | 97.9% | 93.4% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 92.9% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 76.7% | 7.5% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.5% | 37.2% | 12.3% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Buddhist | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bay View West was 145.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 108.7% higher than the Furzeham with Summercombe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bay View West has the 4th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Furzeham with Summercombe and the 85th highest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bay View West, Brixham, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2023-06-27 | £545,692 |
| 3 Bay View West, Brixham, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2018-10-09 | £369,091 |
| 2 Bay View West, Brixham, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2018-02-22 | £324,792 |
| 1 Bay View West, Brixham, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2015-10-23 | £772,046 |
| 1 Bay View West, Brixham, Torbay Terraced, an established residential building | £376,000 | 2013-08-07 | £588,795 |
The percentage of retired residents living in TQ5 8HX 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 | 54 |
| Full-Time Employee | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furzeham Primary School Higher Furzeham Road , TQ5 8BL | 3out of 4 | 257 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brixham Church of England Primary School Higher Ranscombe Road , TQ5 9HF | - not rated | 1,018 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Park Primary & Nursery School Eden Park , TQ5 9NH | 3out of 4 | 1,493 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Polhearne Way , TQ5 0EE | 2out of 4 | 1,662 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Galmpton Church of England Primary School Greenway Road , Galmpton TQ5 0LT | 3out of 4 | 3,920 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 | 917 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy Greenway Road , Churston Ferrers TQ5 0LN | 4out of 4 | 3,362 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 | 156 yd | |
| Tides | 25 The Quay | 162 yd | |
| JR's Pirate Cove | 13a The Quay | 162 yd | |
| The Bay Coffee Company Ltd | 12 The Quay | 162 yd | |
| La Petite Maison | 5-7 The Quay | 162 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brixham Yacht Club | Overgang Road | 76 yd | |
| Sprat and Mackerel | 24 The Quay | 153 yd | |
| The Blue Anchor | 83 Fore Street | 334 yd | |
| New Quay Inn | 8 King Street | 356 yd | |
| The Mermaid Bar | 2 King Street | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbour Bites | 26 The Quay | 152 yd | |
| The Big Scoop | 15 The Quay | 167 yd | |
| Mambos | 16-17 The Quay | 170 yd | |
| Rio's Fish and Chips | 1 Pump Street | 302 yd | |
| The Dutchy | The Golden Fish Restaurant, 1 The Strand | 323 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Foodstore | 73-75 Fore Street | 399 yd | |
| Tesco | 18-22 Fore Street | 480 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 16 Great Rea Road | 715 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 76 New Road | 919 yd | |
| Costcutter | 64-66 Pillar Avenue | 989 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Furzeham Recreation Ground HIGHER FURZEHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 243 yd |
| Brixham College Sports Centre BRIXHAM LEISURE CENTRE BRIXHAM LEISURE CENTRE LYTES ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 729 yd |
| Brixham Community College HIGHER RANSCOMBE ROAD | grass pitches | 805 yd |
| Admiral Swimming Centre BRIXHAM INDOOR SWIMMING POOL BRIXHAM INDOOR SWIMMING POOL HIGHER RANSCOMBE ROAD | swimming pool | 953 yd |
| Astley Park (Brixham Rfc) Rea Barn Road | grass pitches | 993 yd |
| Brixham Afc Wall Park Road | grass pitches | 995 yd |
| Brixham Cricket Club BRIXHAM CRICKET CLUB BRIXHAM CRICKET CLUB NORTH BOUNDARY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,024 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.